- Avoid conversational topics that will upset me.
- Avoid people who may antagonize me.
- Limit the amount guests in the house
- Limit the amount of social activities
- Stay away from alcohol or other mood altering substances
- Try to go in another room and rest for a while. If I am overstressed or over stimulated.
- Go to another room and scream into a pillow
- Go for a walk around the block
- Sometimes a good cry can really release a lot of pent up emotions
- I don’t play board games or anything competitive
- I sometimes take Ativan if it is really bad
- I often talk myself down with my husband
- I play with my cats
- I spend time reading to or just talking with my son.
- I write about it.
I just want to say that I am fortunate to have a husband and son who are so understanding. They are incredibly supportive and I am very grateful for all the things they do for me. If you don’t have this support in your life I urge you to find a therapist who can help you through the difficult times. There are people out there who care. I only hope and pray that you will find them.
My Mental Trampoline 
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