to ask for your top de-stressing tips

[ghostyslovesheep]

because I actually feel like I may explode

My normal ones aren't working (vodka, running, more vodka)

I am moving house (hopefully Friday) it was supposed to be the 31st but buyers solicitor fucked up - so I had to cancel builders, carpet fitters, removal etc

then my removal firm couldn't move me this week

My furniture delivery from Ikea didn't arrive - it's take 3 days of being on hold to sort (fingers crossed)

ex was supposed to clear the garage (full of his stuff mainly) has done half and is moaning

I am at work next week

I am up to my eyes in boxes

The people at the tip no my name

The kids are hyper and I am too shouty

They go away Thursday and I have to pack for them as well

My brain is actually hurting

and I have lost the ability to distinguish between No and Know ...

Lavender....warm bath. Good book. All electrical devices turned off. Write down everything you worrying about before going to bed as you dont have to remember them...by morning they gone..

Colouring.

I've recently discovered adult colouring books. Most theraputic activity ever, and you can fit a book and pencils in your handbag.

That said, you clearly have a massive amount on your plate. I think my head would explode with all that going on!

No further advice, but and and LOTS of for you!

thank you x

Definately yes to writing stuff down. I make lists every day and have a notebook/pen in my bedside drawer on case I wake up in the night worrying about anything.

I will keep my note book by the bed

I do find lists help me get things straight in my head - I am definitely a solution focused stresshead

Indian head massage. You will float out on a cloud.

Chin do you think I can bribe a child to do this?

(lovely suggestion but I dislike touch :( I could go for a killer sport massage though - that I can tolerate

I am going to get a colouring book as well - I have building work to cope with in the new place! and some lavender bath stuff

Colouring pages... www.muminthemadhouse.com/2015/04/19/free-colouring-pages-for-adults/

I like the butterfly and heart ones..

Lovely thank you x

Hamsters are a good stress reliever.

Before you print op make sure you click without advert....enjoy......if you near i have lavender coming out of ears as i overbought some lavender bags for my patients whilst on holiday in france.

Wooner im worried. What you doing with the hamsters. Can i suggest a stress ball? (lighthearted)

Haha that sounded awful didn't it!

I was trying to help ghosty's daughter in her hamster quest!

I think firstly accept that some things are beyond your control. Try to only deal with/worry about what you can control.

Lists, lists and more lists. Always helps.

Don't worry about work. If I remember rightly you do the same job as me so I know you can manage your own caseload to an extent. Do the urgent stuff and put everything everyone else off.

Sit down with the kids and tell them that they have to cut you some slack (if they're old enough to understand).

And keep running...and drinking heavily

Sex...

I had a shitty day yesterday and got into bed with a glass of white wine and plugged myself into Netflix. I watched 'What we did on our Holiday', which I loved.

Also agree with lots of lists - my god, I love lists.

Body combat. Punching things really helps me.

thanks lovely people x

I am listing like mad

Quierio I am up to date on most of my kids - a few bits to do and hopefully I can have Weds off - work is a nightmare as well as we are all being redeployed and I have workshops and interviews all arranged for days I don't work I have asked if I should bring all 3 children with me!

I am off to watch shite TV and drink Vodka x

oh yes Purple I weight train and channel my anger into loud angry grunts! - very nice

Some alcohol and a good walk.

Yes to loud weights! I was just about to finish swimming the other day when some twit with no idea of lane etiquette annoyed me and I ended up staying in for another forty laps. Exercise is definitely my best destresser.

Or if that's not possible a glass of wine, headphones and a really good book.

Sept Guarantee/offers of learning, keep those NEET figures down Ghostys The fun never ends!

Hope all goes well with your move and you find a bit of time for yourself

The Johanna Basford colouring books are fantastic, and there are a few free downloadable printouts on her website to have a go at

Good brisk walk with whatever music makes you happy

Personally baths don't work for me, I end up sweaty and itching with heat rash and if you've only got 1 bathroom you can pretty much guarantee one of your DC will be banging on the door needing the loo after about 5 minutes...

For me the best one really is naps. Naps and sleeping, sleeping and naps. Life is so much harder when you're tired!