S/O - Feeling bitter and don't want to be?

[Becca]

How do you get yourself out of a funk?

I was doing decent at staying positive until recently. I think I have hit that point where baby controls my emotions for me. Blah.

So, what is your sure fire way to lift your mood?

[pitterwoo]

Usually it involves doing the exact opposite of what I feel like doing. For example if I'm in a funk I probably just want to sit in bed on the computer and then take a nap. I'm much more likely to get out of the funk if I go for a walk and meet up with a friend or something. Exercise is pretty powerful mood lifter. Sometimes I do some deep breathing type stuff to get centered too.

[nancybotwin]

I've been feeling the same exact way (and in the super early stages of PG so I can't publicly blame the hormones). I had a venting/crying session with a friend on Monday and have felt much better since then. I also keep trying to fake it until I make it -- smiling, acting chipper, and finding the good in things (when it's REALLY hard) but it seems to be helping.

[fuddyduddy]

Exercise helps a lot.

I make an effort to see friends or just get out of the house. I can dwell in the doldrums for much too long if I sit around at home.

I also find that I feel exponentially better when I take the time to do my hair, put on makeup, and wear a flattering outfit. Feeling attractive and put-together can go a long way in boosting my mood.

[mfluder]

I'm going a slightly different way. I've hated everyone and everything this week. I gave myself a day to feel that way. Mope. Whine. Hide in bed/couch (when not at work, I still did that). And then adopted a fake it mentality.

I just need a day to let myself feel that way, without trying to force it out. For me, forcing myself to feel better didn't help (and I exercised, talked, went to lunch with friends), but giving me time to wallow helped. I still had to force myself back to reality, but this time I was willing.

Good luck.

[mayflowers22]

Talking to people, sleep usually helps.

[upupandaway]

Exercise. Working out as hard as I possibly can always makes me feel better.

Awhile ago I picked up Jillian Michaels book "Unlimited" (btw, I like neither self-help books, nor weight loss gurus). This book, for whatever reason, makes me feel better. I re-read a few pages here and there that usually help me break down negative thoughts.