How do you get yourself out of a super (and I mean SUPER) bad mood?

[Anonymous]

My 13 month old is teething and he's keeping me up for over an hour each night. It has finally caught up with me and I'm so tired I don't feel well. It has also made my patience exceptionally short with my 4 year old. I am also so crabby that I could scream - literally. Any advice on turning this day around?

[Anonymous]

I always watch my favorite movie or start dancing to my favorite songs on my IPOD. When all else fails I buy my favorite sugary treat.

[Anonymous]

Exercise!

If that's not an option, I try acting really silly, even when I don't feel it. Fake it until it starts to stick.

[Anonymous]

Space your kids as far apart as possible.

[Anonymous]

I run. Then, to the extent that I can, I curl up on the couch with bad tv that I've DVR-ed and I never get to watch.

[Anonymous]

Masturbate

[Anonymous]

Depends -- do you have your kids in tow, or not? That makes a huge difference.

Since you asked specifically about TODAY, I would say go for a long walk in the sunshine with the kids. Medicate the 13-month-old to the hilt by layering infant ibuprofin and tylenol!! if you aren't already. I don't understand moms who are hesitant to use painkillers for infant pain, but that's another thread.

Sunshine and air and exercise are your best bets on short notice.

Alternatively, pass the kids off to: a known babysitter; an in-law; the gym daycare; your sister; whomever.

** that's my very favorite way to turn things around when you need to reset -- avoid the kids for an hour or two. Men do it, why not us?

[Anonymous]

Listen to Strauss waltzes. It works wonders, try it.

[Anonymous]

I go running and think about how cute I used to be in college

[Anonymous]

Get out of the house and go for a walk, ideally to your favorite place to get a treat - starbucks? bakery? bar? (just kidding about the last one ). But getting out side and sipping a warm drink always works for me

[Anonymous]

Not intending to sound sanctimonious because I get like that at least twice a week..but what always works for me is a change in my perspective. I usually think that in the grand scheme of things this lack of sleep is not so bad. For instance, I have had some close friends deal with some very serious childhood illnesses and I think how can I be so bitchy when my kids are healthy and this is the biggest problem I have at the moment. it usu. turns me from a raving b8tch to a weepy, grateful mess.

This snaps me out of it pretty quick--every time.

[Anonymous]

Dance around your living room with your baby to your favorite music. When baby goes to bed, have a glass of wine and find some good stand-up comedy On Demand or streaming on Netflix.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not intending to sound sanctimonious because I get like that at least twice a week..but what always works for me is a change in my perspective. I usually think that in the grand scheme of things this lack of sleep is not so bad. For instance, I have had some close friends deal with some very serious childhood illnesses and I think how can I be so bitchy when my kids are healthy and this is the biggest problem I have at the moment. it usu. turns me from a raving b8tch to a weepy, grateful mess.

This snaps me out of it pretty quick--every time.

Me too and I get this mood frquently

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I go running and think about how cute I used to be in college

lol. I shall have to try this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Listen to Strauss waltzes. It works wonders, try it.

For me it's Sousa marches. So dorky, but it works!