how do you stay calm?

ALY1981 · August 2011

I'm seriously a walking panic attack right now. I haven't been this anxious in a while, and I am afraid Henry is going to catch my vibe to make this hurricane a bagillion times worse. I want to be sure I stay calm for him so he isn't feeling my stress too. I am alone this weekend with a baby, dog and a cat. I know deep down everything will be okay and that I am far enough inland to not have too much damage, but I'm so scared just waiting for the worst of the storm to come. How do you keep your cool? Sad

Besides alcohol? Stick out tongue

Dr.Loretta · August 2011

It's a storm. This too shall pass. Find some fun things to do together to take your mind off what's going on outside.

DrVWife · August 2011

I did a lot of praying. To keep Maddie happy I sang lots of fun songs to her and we spent lots of time playing on her playgym. She did pretty good. Good luck and stay safe! If I can do this with my DH 7000+ miles away...you can do this too!

AlissaCell701 · August 2011

I know your scared.. I would be too. But it is just a storm, I don't think it's going to be as bad as they are saying. Yes rain wind but you can handle that. I would also stop watching the news.. They are making it Wayyy worse dramatized, and stay off FB also. Put in a chic flick, there is nothing on tv tonight; make some cookies and enjoy! Call hubby before you go to bed and have the dog sleep w you! Thinking of you! Xoxo

ALY1981 · August 2011

AlissaCell701:
I know your scared.. I would be too. But it is just a storm, I don't think it's going to be as bad as they are saying. Yes rain wind but you can handle that. I would also stop watching the news.. They are making it Wayyy worse dramatized, and stay off FB also. Put in a chic flick, there is nothing on tv tonight; make some cookies and enjoy! Call hubby before you go to bed and have the dog sleep w you! Thinking of you! Xoxo

I agree-the news is just out of control. And FB--the pictures and comments. It's like the world is ending and it has me up in a panic. I think it's making it so much worse. I turned on a movie and I think I need to stop checking status updates!

Thanks girls!

AlissaCell701 · August 2011

ALY1981:
AlissaCell701:
I know your scared.. I would be too. But it is just a storm, I don't think it's going to be as bad as they are saying. Yes rain wind but you can handle that. I would also stop watching the news.. They are making it Wayyy worse dramatized, and stay off FB also. Put in a chic flick, there is nothing on tv tonight; make some cookies and enjoy! Call hubby before you go to bed and have the dog sleep w you! Thinking of you! Xoxo

I agree-the news is just out of control. And FB--the pictures and comments. It's like the world is ending and it has me up in a panic. I think it's making it so much worse. I turned on a movie and I think I need to stop checking status updates!

Thanks girls!

Yes! Stop watching the news, they are blowing it way up.. They want the drama and ratings. Now go get some cookies amd a big glass of wine and enjoy. If you have to bring that sweet baby into bed w you.

MrsRyan61804 · August 2011

I gotta tell you Dh and I were having dinner while watching a movie, then I gave Jack a bath and just now went on FB and turned on the news. I am now scared sh!tless! I think the media is making seem much worse.

Hang in there mama, you're gonna get through this. Try to distract yourself and stay off FB and the news!