What do you do when you're just plain GRUMPY?? No real reason at all, not hormones, not lack of sleep, nothing that seems apparent...just grumpy? Does that only happen to me? If it happens to you, what do you do? If you live with a significant other, how does it affect your relationship? How do you deal with it differently than you would if you were by yourself? Does your significant other understand your unexplainable grumpiness? These are the important life issues I am grappling with at 12:54am on a Saturday morning.
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Everyone has their grumpy moments...you're not the odd man out!!
It is important to recognize it when it's happening...that will make all the difference in the world how you treat other people.
For example (hope this isn't TMI): Just before I start my period I can get a little more emotional. These emotions can range from weepy to being short tempered to a general grumpiness. Once I realize what time of the month it is and what's going on...it's like a switch comes and I'm able to be just me again. The best antidote I have for getting rid of grumpy is to be active/productive. Go for a nice fresh air walk. Finish one little project you've wanted to complete. Take a hot bubble bath. Find your favorite chair and read a good book...get a massage.
Counterbalance the grumpy with something positive.
What happens if it's not hormonal, you think it's because of x y or z, but none of those things help???
I don't think it really matters what caused the grumpy mood...whether it be hormonal, incidents, atmosphere, or other people. It still depends on how you handle it, or defuse it.
I've had a hard lesson the last couple of years. Experiences that have played havoc with my inner wellbeing. I can only speak from experiences of my own....so...if these grumpy triggers are something you can rationalize and let roll off your shoulders...DO IT. If you HAVE to deal with them..learn to do so in a calm..even clincal manner. Don't let them upset you calm balance...it's just not worth it. Again...learn to counterbalance with good/positive. You can do it.
Chocolate therapy all the way Kelsie:)
No seriously there are better ways to deal with the grumpiness (especially considering your previous post on getting into shape for your Jamaica trip:)
I too sometimes have down days when I'm irritable and impatient. I could blame it on sleep deprivation, but I think it's just part of life! I read in an article on optimistic people just yesterday and the quote "Optimists tend to look at bad circumstances and feelings as temporary" really struck me. The thing is I always say to myself "this too shall pass" when I'm feeling blue, and it does!
As for your grumpiness affecting your relationships with those you love, let them know how you feel and it's okay to not have an explanation for why you feel that way. Make some time for yourself and do something you enjoy - escape into a good book/movie for a couple of hours for example.
Hope you're already feeling happier:)
I eat ice cream and go back to bed.
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