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Coping with stress |
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by monyq83  (February 2007) (rank 13th) |
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As in an earlier question, my work has now been shut as of friday, and I start a new job tomorrow. I don't want to be working where I've been put but at least I have a job working the days I want even if it's longer hours then
before. I've been on edge and every time my daughter whinges at me I snap. She is really whingy which I think is because I'm on edge and she doesn't know how to deal with it! I have found myself trying to lecture the dog this morning, which will get me nowhere anyway but I had to let off steam and my daughter was behaving herself. Help please!
Coping with stress when you have young children and a family to manage was never meant to be easy. Anyone that says being a parent is easy needs a slap in the face if you ask me! I can think of many a time where Ive lost it, but now at least I know what to look for when Im about to lose the plot, and how to manage my temper. Try these simple suggestions next time you feel like youve had enough:
- Make sure the kids are safe (if they are small put them in their playpen or cot), or for older kids get them to clean their room or something, and go to your room, shut the door, (sit behind it if you must so noone can open it) and count to ten. (and again and again if you must lol) Breathe deeply and CALM DOWN! Dont leave the bedroom until you feel a bit calmer.
- If there is someone at home to watch the kids for half an hour, go and have a relaxing bath. Light some candles, pour in some bath salts or bubble bath, and soak your stress away. Its amazing how something as simple as a bath can make you feel a million times better
- Dance your blues away. Put some upbeat music on, turn it up loud, and dance with your kids. Pull funny faces and sing along to the music in a wierd voice. And LOUD! Your kids will think youve lost it, -but in a good way.
- If you think youre feeling stressed quite regularly, try taking some St John's Wort. It's completely natural and can help lessen depression.
- One of my favourite things to do (which im trying to cut back on as I do it to often now) is to go shopping. Even just a trip to the $2 to buy some nail polish or something nice to spoil yourself (maybe some bubble bath for that nice relaxing bath youre gonna have) can make you feel a million bucks.
- And lastly, if none of this works, and you have someone that can watch the kids for a bit, go and have a nanna nap. An hour or two of sleep can make all the difference to your mood.
I hope this helps. 
