HopefulinFLA

Thinking of you Wisconsin and hoping for the best possible outcome today.

Sending you strength, courage, and lots of love. You are going to be okay!

Hugs!

Mango blast

Hopeful wrote that perfectly. It's worth a double shot of that.

My prayers and good thoughts are with you.

lillamy

Prayers coming your way today, Wisconsin!

Seren

Good luck!! Let us know how everything turned out today when you can.

Live

Hope things go very well for you today.

You might look into agencies that help with utility bills, that could take a weight off your shoulders.

theuncertainty

Sending hugs and wishing you continued (yes, continued ) strength.

And dear SR family, for those of you who clean when stressed or anxious, have I got a project for you. OK, most of it's decluttering, but the house is currently a wreck. I'm hoping Spring and being home when there's daylight will help my motivation. (hugs)

amy55

I didn't read all of the responses, but as usual I know they were great. I am a procrastinator by nature. I will put things off, and put things off, till I have to do them. That is the push that I need. I will and do get things done.

I also remember times, like xmas shopping, yes, I put it off till the end. I was totally depressed, but I got myself out to the stores. What I did was first I went to the pet store. I had to look and touch kittens and puppies. Another thing that I did, I would go to a plant nursery, or Lowes, Home Depot, and just look at the plants and just "smell" life.

(((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))) and here for you.

LightInside

Kick or punch a mattress or pillow
Eat sugar
Chocolate (yes, dark)
Smell the little one's head and kiss his little cheeks
SR
Write
Make lists (not just "to do," but also a list of accomplishments, even if it's just mini goals that go toward the big goals)
Read stories of people who have similar situations and made it through.

LightInside

I meant to include prayer in my list.

shil2587

I alternate between doing nothing, ordering take out and watching tv or listening to music and letting myself feel what I feel. It helps me take ownership of those feelings.

AND

Obsessive cleaning. To the point of alphabetising my spice rack and putting them according to type! During weekdays I worked overtime going through the department budget of the past three years and reorganising it.
Like others, cooking complex exotic recipes helps a lot. I really enjoy the outcome and it keeps my head occupied. I am now a much better cook as a result of this past year.

Please let us know how you got on, I am praying for you today.

unsureoffuture

When I am in crisis mode or feeling so sad about things that are happening, I try to remember to "Let go and Let God or HP take over". I give it all to my HP and say to myself, "I cant control any of it so I might as well not worry about it". I trust my HP will lead the way for me and it will all work out in the end. Its easier said than done but it does give me a feeling of calmness at that moment. I then try to be good to myself and look at the blessings in my life.

Wisconsin

Thanks, Live.

I have applied multiple times for every possible government benefit, including energy assistance. Every single agency counts the alimony I pay to my ex-husband as MY income, so I do not qualify for any benefits.