I read an essay not too long ago (thank GOD for my
fellow doomers who post links from time to time) about
adapting pyschologically to all the changes coming.
And before I knew it, I was putting some new strategies
in place to deal with the stress in my life.
My favorite coping mechanism is disengaging. When
facing avalanches or irrational beings, or freight train
personalities, removing the emotional component is
soooooo freeing. It frees me to not be the victim or the
recipient of stress/crap/drama etc. The twit took the
kids, I'll love them when they're here, not worry when
they're not. Husband sometimes works too much,
I give him vitamins and aspirin, tell him how I
feel, and then just NOT worry.
I don't bring work stress home, and I pace myself
and limit further exposure to dying and illness.
I've cut back on drinking, I tend to be confrontational.
I'm trying to get regular exercise and vitamins and
adaptogens. I nourish friendships and I've been working
on my health and appearance.
And I'm trying to get rest and prep.
~MH
