The Day After?

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Registered: 10-01-2004
The Day After?
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Fri, 10-01-2004 - 2:50pm
Hi Everyone...

I broke down a few nights ago because I had a bad day at work and was just feeling really low. I did throw a little temper tantrum in front of my grandparents.

What do you do the next time you see someone when something like this happens? Do you apologize or just act like nothing happened?

Thanks

Lacy

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Registered: 11-04-1999
In reply to: coopercow
Sat, 10-02-2004 - 3:02am
Hi Lacy: I have a LOT of practice apologizing to dh on my moods sometimes, but I am getting better, but for quite some time, the poor guy, he never knew when he would call me at work, if I would be in tears or laughter, but he keeps hanging in there regardless. At one point I was so stirred up with therapy, I even told him to call the therapist behind my back IF he needed too to say, turn it down some she is too much to handle at home. I don't think he ever called though.

And I had to apologize to my one sister as I got very cold to her on email.

I guess if I was you, I would keep it short and just say, sorry I blew off the handle, but I had a rough day at work, you know I love you both, and then just go over and hug them - if they are the huggable type of people. End of story, I don't think you have to go into details or say more than you want them to know. I know my Mom doesn't want too many sticky details since she is in denial our family home had any problems.

I am working so hard on showing my feelings as swallowed them all my life, that maybe having a temper tantrum isn't the best of outlets, for me it would be healthier than binging on food or running to the alcohol or drug cabinet, so congratulate yourself you have feelings and you can feel them. many hugs, Josie.