Christmas wasn't as bad as I had expected. My son, who is usually a terror over at his aunts which then sends me into one of my moods, was actually pretty good. When it got overwhelming I just walked into another room until I felt that it was an okay time for me to leave. I always have the excuse of a 1.5 hour drive and the need to get home due to a probably starving puppy at home (the drive is true, the starving dog is not). My aunt understand some though. I explained my dx with her and she knows that when it is time for me to go then I should get out. (Unfortunately she does not understand this when we are having lunch and my son is acting a fool and she tells him it's okay over my telling him no... but that is another post).

When I got home I sat down with my boyfriend and watched Ironman 2 and Toy Story 3. We had a couple of drinks and cuddled on the couch, which is where I wanted to be in the first place.

As for coping strategies, I don't really have any when I am away from my house. I just kind of get up and wander into another room or go and find some food to eat. Possibly check in on my mini-monster and see how things are going.

Coping strategies when I am home and feeling angry or sad or upset are extremely hot showers. They usually make me feel better. I should try the cold water thing for when I am out and feeling overwhelmed. Usually I try to breathe or hold it all in but it only makes things worse when I get home.