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Originally posted by Haphazard
My biggest coping methods for troubling times is taking it head on, soaking in the misery, and just flat-out accepting it and understanding it. I have had way too many of these incidents within the last few years, the hardest being a divorce from my partner of 10 years.

The marriage itself only lasted about 2 years...but it was a tough time getting over that because we really didn't have too many problems compared to most married couples. But, everything happens for a reason and I just literally listened to every possible sad song, read old letters from her, looked at pictures...cried when I needed to, and then BAM...it is now all in the past.

So, anyway...I take the same approach with everything bad in my life. I take it on...and knock it the fuck out! I also have a thing I do called "Black Tuesday," partly because I hate Tuesdays. But, I sit in complete darkness in my room, turn on some mood-heavy music, and I draw whatever comes to mind...not being able to see exactly what I'm drawing until I have finished "coping" and turn the lights back on.

This accomplishes some much needed time alone, and some insight into my feelings. Then I assess my mood and try to change things in my life that may be causing some problems.

Damn...I didn't realize I was rambling so much, sorry.

But, good topic.

Holy shit! you sound like my ex! Sure wish he would just get over it all . You seem to know yourself pretty well. :)