Help with the Bad Days

Everyone has had bad days when their honey is away. We've all had days, and nights, when we just can't stop crying. So, what can be done to make the days go by quicker, and to make our sweeties feel just a little closer?

1. Keep a journal. Write in it everyday. I start mine as though they are letters to my fiance. Since he will never see it, I can rant, rave, complain, and scream at him all I want. It helps me feel better.
2. Start a "count down" chain out of paper loops. Each day, tear off another loop. Soon, the chain will be gone.
3. Get a hobby. It helps the time go by faster. I knit and crochet.
4. Chart where he is in the world. Get a world map and mount it on a foam core board. While he is out, put a pin into every port that he has visited. I did this and it helped me feel closer to him. I also have a different color for each deployment.

Please post your own ideas so that others can help themselves feel better.

[Sarah]

Those are very good ideas, especially the journal

[Germanchick]

Get out of the house even if it's just to drive around. When I stay inside for too long I start thinking too much. And then I just NEEd to get out for a little bit

[KevzQueen]

love the ideas, esp the loop one. kids would love that.

I've been making count down chains for things ever since I was a little kid.
I like the idea of just getting out of the house. Often, I just get in my car and drive out to the dollar store to pass time. Going out with friends is another way to pass the time.

[gotcurls]

Talk to other people...and no the internet does not count, sorry

Take the kids to the park and talk to other women.
Take the dog out for a walk and talk to other dog walkers.
I guess this goes along with getting out of the house in a way.

Everyone needs human interaction. Don't be scared make a new friend or just an associate.

[Frankie Lee]

Try not to hide out form all the people who are reaching out!!
Find a fun hobby!
Workout for your health and it will keep your spirits up! Vent off some steam!
Keep focused on what you are going to send your SO next in his package!
Get involved with your spouse groups, but be careful not to listen to rumors!!

[harrisonsdream]

i workout like crazy when i have horrible missing him anxiety. lol! i go and try on clothes i can never ever ever afford that makes me feel better. i never go and buy anything b/c shopping therapy doesn't make me feel better, well it does but i'd be poor. i go out and have fun (dinner w/ friends, movies that sort of thing--probably doesn't work as well for the mommys out there)

[ash]

i definitely do the paper chain thing. I also start planning for the next time he is home and then other than that, keep busy so my mind is not spendning every second missing him.

[~Stephie~]

I clean... haha I know... I organize things and clean my room, I move furniture around. I'm one of those people that when something changes I want to change a lot of things. Wall colors, bedspreads, wardrobes, furniture placement. It's quite funny actually! LOL! A hobby is good too! I'm a scrapbooker and I also LOVE to take pics and make frames and stuff! I think I might have to try the paper chain thing and the world map!