How do you cope in stressful times?

[Cate1129]

My little family is going thriugh a lot right now. We had a friend pass away, my 11 year old cat is ill, money is tight, and I'm feeling overwhelmed! What do you to cope when times are hard?!

[SugarrCane]

Listening to Christian radio. :)

[TabM]

I dance. Whether it be turning up the radio and having a dance party in the living room or getting the girls together for a night out, dancing always makes me feel better :)

[Sarah993]

 I try to focus on the positives that I have.  Sometimes a good cry helps out.  Also DH and i like to watch Fun with Dick and Jane.  Its a comedy and it nice to knwo that things could be worse or at least be able to laugh at our desperate thoughts being done.  Hope things get better.

[LuvMyBoy08]

I tend to reach for my lavender essential oil to get my mind relaxed.
OR
I exercise, I love going on nature walks to clear my head

[countrymomma81]

I just do because I know there is no other option. I'm not a real emotional person but when I have enough I just cry on DH's shoulder for a few minutes then I put my big girl panties back on and move on. What other option do I have?

[TprwarewithJess]

Christian music, i cry, i pray, and i way to go for those that quit smoking. i am on week 4 and it is the best choice i ever made

[jamieharper08]

I just try to be thankful that our family is healthy. My daughter was diagnosed with cancer at 14 months old and under went 14 months of chemotherapy. Today is her 5 year anniversary of being cancer free :)

[navewife]

I focus on what's important to me, my kids...I went through an awful rough patch a few years ago, I actully broke down and went to a dr, and got meds to cope. Hang in there I will pray for a bit of peace for you :)

[KylesMom409]

This. Hugs to you and your family!

Quoting smushy79:

 I tend to come on here and post, lol. Maybe go on a nice walk to get up and moving.

[wkukid]

I rely on yoga, meditation and exercise to relax me when I'm stressed