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mummy_becks 
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Posted: 16 January 2008 at 3:59pm |
What do you do to calm yourself down when you get stressed. I'm not liking the way I am doing things at the moment - usually involves a glass and a bottle and a few cigerettes  . So I want some other things to try.
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almostthere
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Posted: 16 January 2008 at 4:03pm |
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I usually like to take myself out of the stressful situation and do something where I can relax. I guess that with kids that can be easier siad than done tho..
I have a nap
go for a walk
watch some TV staring blankly, not really focussing on anything
go for a drive
talk to a friend
These are all the things i find help when im streesed out.. Also, I have these little pastilles I get form the chemist form the same company that makes rescue rememdy. I find one or two of those and IM relaxed again!
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Posted: 16 January 2008 at 4:06pm |
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Exercise. Sooooo hard to do it but a good walk in the sun does wonders.
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Posted: 16 January 2008 at 4:09pm |
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ahh, yes thats one i forgot!!! its an awesome stress reliever..
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mummy_becks
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Posted: 16 January 2008 at 4:11pm |
Exercise is a lot easier said than done at the moment as I have to take both of them with me and Andrew is usually the cause of my stress.
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Posted: 16 January 2008 at 4:13pm |
I know smacking isnt allowed but can you tie them up. gag them or put them in a cage 
THAT WAS A JOKE!!!!!!!!!
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Posted: 16 January 2008 at 4:14pm |
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how about getting someone to watch them for an hour while you go for a walk, or having a soak in a nice bath once they are asleep.
If i was near you i would off to watch then for a hour
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Posted: 16 January 2008 at 4:16pm |
Hmmm I'm liking that cage idea
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Posted: 16 January 2008 at 4:50pm |
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well ive been threatening to lock them in the trampoline! Surely it wouldnt take much to put a wee padlock on the zip, then i can still see them, they are safe and cant go anywhere but they can still play hehe.
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Posted: 16 January 2008 at 4:54pm |
It depends what kind of stressed I am. I'm a water baby so usually it's shower, spa or pool and then I have a lie down for a while.
But sometimes a nice glass of wine does help. I even have a glass in front of me right now so cheers!! (not stressed though, just a nice day)
I also find that reading crappy romantic comedy books at bed time help.
Or could you ditch the kids for an hour or so and go and get yourself a massage.
And I know this is probably strange and TMI but I actually find being nude really soothing 
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Posted: 16 January 2008 at 4:58pm |
Time out doing my own thing is how I relax - could be a nice cup of coffee out; a bath; playing mindless PC games; oh baby
I know it can be easier said than done though when you have kidlets around
Can someone look after the boys for you while you get some me-time?
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Posted: 16 January 2008 at 5:49pm |
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I dance and sing loudly in the living room. the kids usually join me and I don't feel like such a crap mum. Either that or put a dvd on for the kids and have a bath. usually we all end up in it, but i get about 5 minutes of reading in.
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Posted: 16 January 2008 at 5:53pm |
Chocolate? That's a bit better for you, isn't it?
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Posted: 16 January 2008 at 6:08pm |
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I'm assuming that you are feeling stressed because you are a single mum at the moment while your DH is away?
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Posted: 16 January 2008 at 6:50pm |
 Aprilfools wrote:
I'm assuming that you are feeling stressed because you are a single mum at the moment while your DH is away? |
A little its more that Andrew is partly deaf (still awaiting to do a hearing test) and that unless he is looking right at me doesn't hear me.
I got the glass and the bottle out , and me and the boys played in the back yard with the hose and the swimming pool for about an hour so that has helped a little. I'm going to have a bath tonight.
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Posted: 16 January 2008 at 6:55pm |
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Chuck the kids in a double stroller and go for a power walk
Treat yourself to a nice hot or cold drink (milo/smoothie)
Decide to all go out somewhere fun, just to break the humdrum at home.
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Posted: 16 January 2008 at 7:14pm |
busymum wrote:
Chuck the kids in a double stroller and go for a power walk |
Only problem there I don't own one.
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Posted: 16 January 2008 at 7:43pm |
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When we live around the corner, you can always come over and borrow ours. We have a pushchair with a toddler seat. only thing is with Andrew up the front and Josh in the back it would be difficult to steer. just go straight.
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Posted: 16 January 2008 at 7:46pm |
Aprilfools wrote:
Or could you ditch the kids for an hour or so and go and get yourself a massage.
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I can come round and give you one if you want? Have to be after work though.
Ask Busymum what its like I think she enjoyed it.
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Posted: 16 January 2008 at 8:39pm |
oh oh oh you could always tie them on a string and attach it to the clothes line ok maybe not, gardening, give the boys a patch to muck up.
ooooooohhh fleury I so wish you lived round the corner from me ....... I do massages also so am usually giving rather than receiving!!
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