I find that I have to leave the house and get all the sadness out. Cry and cry until there's not much left. Then, I try to distract myself with TV or my kids. (usually reverse order). I got into one TV show (the Black List) that was so suspenseful that I would completely forget about TV and would dream about it and then wake up thinking about the show instead of therapy. After a few episodes I decided it was too dark and bursting my bubble (no news, etc.) so I stopped. But, I know it would completely take my mind off things.

I don't know if you exercise. I run a little and don't really like it. But, a few times when I felt I just wanted to run away I ran and ran. And, it really did make me feel better. I don't know how that happens but my mind was completely different.