How do you deal with YOUR bad mood days?

SallyAnneS

You know those days you wake up on the wrong side of the bed and just aren't in the mood to deal with anyone let along your cranky kid(s)? (Please don't tell me I am the only one to have those days. Lol)
How do you deal with yourself and get through the day without snapping at LO?

superToots

I go to target. I get a coffee, and the boys some popcorn. Then browse.

Or we watch too much tv.

Sometimes going to the gym snaps me out of it.

zbeesma86

Getting outside. Going for a walk.

Venting to DH or a friend. 

Going for coffee & walking around the mall

Snapping myself out of it. Looking around & being grateful & realizing I'm being ridiculous. 

& blaming my hormones

notkateanymore

Being by myself.

SallyAnneS

I am so glad I'm not the only one having bad mood days. Lots of great ideas here for me to try. We do try and get out of the house which usually helps. If we are home Ds feels he needs to be right beside me all day long as if that will cheer me up. Ugh.
3 weeks till pre school starts and moms resumes. Not that I am counting down the seconds or anything.

Aussie45

I have some really bad days sometimes. Usually, just getting out of the house helps. We can go to a store I'm interested in and I usually grab some food or a coffee to help put me in a better mood. Then we walk around and look at stuff.

Going on a walk outside.

Taking DD to the mall playground (limited interaction required from me) to play.

If I really just am not feeling up to doing much, I'll put on a show and then relax however I choose while she watches tv.

If it's towards the end of the day, I rush out the door as soon as DH gets home and do my own thing Generally go to B&N to read and suck down a Starbucks.

mandymack

While I have no family nearby nor are we members of our local health club/spa anymore I can stick Nolan in the stroller or push him in his little buggy with his LeapPad and a snack and that will buy me about 30-45 minutes to walk to some fabulous local shopping/eateries to get myself a treat and listen to music. It's great to just tune out and feel the sunshine on my face!

raraavis28

Like PPs, I get out of the house. Just driving and listening to music can be very therapeutic for me. Or I'll call my mom or sister and see if they can either come by or I can visit them.....it helps a lot having another adult around!

minerswife17

Chocolate, chocolate, and chocolate. Then if it's a really really bad day, get out of the house, go to the store, and buy chocolate. Oh and iced coffee too. 

bumpuser924057

First line of defense: TV. That gives me enough time to get ready to leave the house, so if I'm still pissed after that, I toss everyone in the car, crank up the radio, and drive.

vlagrl29

CurlingRocks said:

Well, I'll be totally honest and say that I do snap at my kids sometimes, more often than I care to admit.  But I usually start by telling them that my patience is thin and asking them to tone it down a bit, which sometimes helps.  Sometimes I wind up apologizing for hurting their feelings or scaring them if I yell.  And sometimes, I find a way to get some space and vent to another adult when I can.  You are not alone.  Hopefully these days are in the minority.

omg, me too.  I feel horrible afterwards.

bumpuser8448316

When I notice I'm crabby and yelling and am more short tempered than usual I pack it up and we go to disneyland. Instant cure

SallyAnneS

CurlingRocks said:

Leftie22 said:

vlagrl29 said:

CurlingRocks said:

Well, I'll be totally honest and say that I do snap at my kids sometimes, more often than I care to admit.  But I usually start by telling them that my patience is thin and asking them to tone it down a bit, which sometimes helps.  Sometimes I wind up apologizing for hurting their feelings or scaring them if I yell.  And sometimes, I find a way to get some space and vent to another adult when I can.  You are not alone.  Hopefully these days are in the minority.

omg, me too.  I feel horrible afterwards.

Me three. I also have a horrible startle reflex when I'm upset, and curse in front of DS more often than I'd like to, just because he dropped something or yelled suddenly. I buy myself time using TV too. Sometimes you've just got to, especially if you don't have lots of other supports. Or we hang out in the backyard. I let DS get completely muddy, DD sits in her bouncer chair and I close my eyes and sit in the sun for a bit.


Glad to have some company!


Me too!

RedInLove

Coffee, chocolate, and puppy snuggles.