What's your strategy for dealing with moodiness?

NeonNoon

I've been feeling off lately; quite fatigued and somewhat down.  I'm introverted, so I end up internalizing it and worsening the problem.  Journaling helps.  Cutting myself some slack and watching TV helps too.  Going out works really well but requires some motivation to start with.

What do you do to take care of yourself and perk yourself up when you are feeling tired or down?

MrsL2B

I like to hide at home and avoid people. It just seeems safer that way.

2redtulips

I take naps, go for walks, listen to good music, bake something ... anything that helps stop the negative record I am playing in my head.

CreativeD1

Definitely cut yourself some slack... . Be honest with your nearest and dearest about how you feel as well.. Maybe some extra pampering is in order? . A new hobby might be fun too?

alexesq33

usually yell at the hubby or my mom (both live with me)

but then, that's all the time, not just when I'm pregnant....

Seriously, though, I find if it's a really bad swing, just go to bed, will guaranteed feel at least a little better when I wake up.

)

mattandlora

I am also introverted and of course have extra people living at my house right now due to some family issues. Because the added stress of being pregnant with a 14 month-old at home wasn't enough stress.

My unhealthy way of dealing with the pregnancy fatigue and moodiness is a Netflix binge while my husband takes care of everything around the house. My healthy way to deal with it is...uh... I'll let you know when I figure it out.

alexesq33

I hear you mattandlora.... for me I thought I'd enjoy the challenge of a new home, hubby, mom and 2  four month old twins, and now we're preggo again.

same boat different river

good luck to you

:-*

WeLiveInMaine

Well...recognising what is going on and verbalize it to my husband works for me. Somehow saying it out loud makes it easier to deal with and points out when I'm being too hard on myself. When I'm really upset about something I know us stupid I read either funny internet gifs or about someone who had it way worse than I do and it gives me perspective.