Ann Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 What types of things do you do to keep your mind off your problems and/or grief? Are there certain activities that help you cope? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 healthy disctractions: yoga, movies (in the theater) and hanging out with children. unhealthy distractions: cheese doodles and hours upon hours of crappy TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Physical activity helps me cope. Playing a good hard hockey game, or riding my bike. spending time with my family, especailly my nieces as they are so full of life. Also volunteering at the hospital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynneH Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Exercising has been good. Yoga class has been interesting. Eating wonderful home-cooked meals at our best friends' house (2 doors down). I'm there often, sometimes in my jammies, and we talk easily about Jim which is comfortable and comforting. Playing with our two bratty dogs. And, the all time favorite , there is always "the workplace" which does engage your mind and keep it busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Soon after Mike died I started volunteer work, that helped me a lot. (2 afternoons a week) Exercises mostly long walks. Lot of shopping. Food, food, food. Reading this forum. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted December 12, 2005 Author Share Posted December 12, 2005 This forum is a big help for me. When I am down, it helps to remind me that there are people experiencing many of the same emotions that I am. Talking about Dennis helps me to feel better,because everyone has such happy memories of his sense of humor. I always wind up laughing. Volunteer work also helps me to realize how much worse things could be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmm17 Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 i like to watch reality tv, nap, and eat fried foods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Working crossword puzzles and visiting with friends and family. For Lucie, it is reading mystery novels and quilting. A;so helping others. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Walking and gardening are my favorites when the weather is nice. I really enjoy working in the yard. Caitlin and I have been taking an aerobic class and that's been nice for working through stress. I also like to plan home projects and do things to the house. I am a huge fan of HGTV. It just helps to keep busy and keep planning ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teacake Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Loving on my cat, playing computer and board games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melindasue37 Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Going into a cleaning frenzy really helps calm my nerves and clear my head. Unfortunately, I don't get upset often enough I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Food and baths GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Playing Mah Jong on the computer takes me into hours of mindless clicking Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Walking/Riding my stationary bike. Doing things around the house/yard/workshop. Keep moving I find helps to take my mind off of things and keeps me out of trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Working on the computer for me with our website. Also, coming here is a big help also. It gives me a little satisfaction to post and try to help people cope and to see how my friends here are doing. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 I've always found escape in books and usually have several to read in different rooms - love to read and soak in a bubble bath! Years of practice have given me super fine motor skills in my toes - I can adjust the hot water faucet without looking up from the book! I am still trying to get in the rhythm of doing daily yoga or Pilates. Something I need to put more energy into, because I get so much relaxation out of it. I enjoy my workplaces - the friendships, jokes, gossip, and sense of accomplishment. And, of course, I come here for all sorts of stress-relief, distraction from my own troubles, and enjoyment. Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirrell Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 good distractions: running, studying, work, my dog bad distractions: drinking, smoking, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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