What works for you?

bravegrace22 · July 2014

So I've seen a lot of ladies talk about wine being their go to coping mechanism, but I'm curious what are some other ways you get through tough days?Thought it might be fun to see what kinds of things we all do, even with nonIF crap, to pick ourselves up-or totally give in. Maybe we'll even find something to add to our own list. Silly, odd, and guilty pleasures welcome!

I'm not a big drinker, myself, although I do tend to drown my sorrows in tequila and salty carbs when AF shows up. Sometimes I feel like it's best to put on the saddest movie i can find and cry until my eyes run out. Sometimes if I can get myself going, I clean like a madwoman. This week has been really rough for a number of reasons so today I took a little mental health day/checked out: watched kardashians, had a good sob fest (not kardashian related), did some mindless fb quizzes, target practice with my nerf guns, snuggled my pup, ate freezer burned icecream out of the carton, & am about to play some assassins creed. It's been a full day. lol

BethKate2 · July 2014

It depends.

Sometimes wine and pepperoni pizza make me feel better.

Sometimes going to the gym or going for a run help me to get my mind off of things and feel better about myself.

Sometimes (like yesterday) I like to curl up on the couch with a favorite movie. Yesterday I watched Now and Then which was a movie I LOVED as a kid. It made me smile and feel better about my crappy week.

LindseyM2012 · July 2014

I am always busy. Trying to find "me" time among full time job, grad school, my daily self-assigned cooking/cleaning/DIY chores is difficult. So...my favorite thing to do is lay on the couch and zone out while watching music videos and live performances on YouTube. I allow myself to not do homework, cook or clean. I will always get to the dishes and vacuuming and the paper that is due at the end of the week. It feels good to do just nothing!

cupcake122 · July 2014

Bad reality tv is a huge outlet for me. Getting sucked into other peoples mindless drama makes me forget my own. I'm a sucker for anything real housewives

juneroses · July 2014

Same here... In the past week I have run, walked with DH, had ice cream, eaten a ton if chips, cried a few times, cuddled with cats, told myself it was ok to go home after 8 hours of work, and treated myself to three new lipsticks. I had this old collection I'd gotten over the years, and hadn't really bought any new for a while because I had all the colors I needed. I finally decided to purge all the stuff that was gunky & I wasn't going to wear, and got three new Clinique lipsticks (a splurge - I'm all about the drugstore brands). It's been a nice little pick me up every time I reapply.

BunnyBerry · July 2014

LOL I love the idea of a mental health day. I tried to take one in high school but my parents would have none of it so they ended up calling me in as skipping. I got a lovely heart-to-heart with an assistant principal (who I think felt bad and also believed in mental health days now and then!) and 2 after-school detentions. Have to say, those ruffians in the detention crowd were pretty surprised to see me there....

Like PPs, I like to watch some crappy dramatic TV shows, or old kids' animated movies.

I also like to get into educational shows, like PBS or Nova or History Channel specials, so it feels like doing something productive.

Naps never hurt....

shirleymaeby · July 2014

Yoga really helps me clear my mind because I am so focused on getting into the right position. I love taking fitness classes with fun music because again, I'm thinking about the music and the moves and not babies (for once). I also like curling up with a really good book.

I used to drink a lot but DH was starting to indulge a little too much so we decided as a team to stop drinking. Now I eat ice cream.

BandM14 · July 2014

I definitely drink to help wind down sometimes. I also love binge watching Netflix (currently doing Suits) or reality tv.

ashtownyeah · July 2014

I'm not afraid to admit that I stopped drinking bc I could honestly feel like it was becoming too much of a crutch for me with dealing with IF. We've only been trying for a little over a year, and I could see the path I was headed down wasn't a good one.

This is our first medicated/assisted cycle, and it hit me like a ton of bricks. I was really feeling low, and so I took some mental health days from work and DH surprised me with a weekend getaway. He's the best! Obviously, this can't happen every month. Although, I hope we don't have any more months of trying! lol, but I'm a also sucker for Netflix and HBO Go. I recently binge watched Sex and the City and Big Love. Warning: both have IF sub-plots, so watch at you own risk. I shed quite a few tears while watching both!

lilmamapanther · July 2014

KathrynG116 said:
I usually take my stress and emotions out on food. Not the healthiest decision to make so I've been trying other things lately like going to the gym to work off those extra calories! I also go for walks around my neighborhood or go for a bike ride. I've also started reading this summer which has been a nice way to occupy my mind!

I also used food to deal but I've recently joined a gym and have made myself go workout everyday after work and I've been a lot more relaxed in the evening after working out. I agree reading is a great way to get away. Good luck on the working out just know you're not alone in that boat. ☺

lilmamapanther · July 2014

KathrynG116 said:
@‌lilmamapanther - I agree! After going to the gym, I feel so much better and have lots more energy. I sleep a lot better too. Since being at my highest weight, I've lost over 30lbs and I'm still going. What type of workouts do you do at the gym? I'm into cycling and PiYo for the most part. Good luck to you too!

Thank you got the luck congrats on the 30lbs. I just started and I'm working with a trainer (my DH) I'm working on toning up. So I'm hitting the weight machines and some cardio. Also doing yoga to elongate the muscles. Hopefully I'll be where you are. Good luck on losing more I know you'll get it done.

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