topic Re: Coping - How are U Coping? in Among Friends

Coping - How are U Coping?

JoyFilled Warrior — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 01:37:59 GMT

Merely, throwing this Topic open . .

To share what you want, or care to share . . .

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rms1954 — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 01:33:28 GMT

That's a loaded question.

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AuntG — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 01:36:30 GMT

My first thought is we should practice what we preach. My second thought is that sometimes it is better not to express a thought if the intent is to criticize or put someone down. My final thought is to express things clearly. Some posters try to evade the inevitable poof from the moderators with thinly veiled language singling out a person or group they literally hate.

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deepwaterdotter — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 01:43:44 GMT

I make sure the circle is completely filled in.

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FancyPhillyshopper — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 02:20:46 GMT

How I cope:

Work hard, play hard.

Be extravagant, but don't break the budget.

Eat in moderation, make time for exercise.

Learn something new every day.

Time is limited--don't needlessly waste it.

Be kind, but don't be a patsy.

Lead by example.

FIll your life with beauty and love!

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We rescue cats — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 02:59:53 GMT

Watching HGTV with a cat on my lap while it is snowing and blowing outside, hoping the roads are okay tomorrow morning when I head out to an early hair/nail appt. then a day of shopping and errands and dinner with good friends.

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San Antonio Gal — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 03:03:45 GMT

@monicakm wrote:
Barely coping. We've been clothes shopping for DH for five hours. Back is screaming at me. But I'm sitting down in McDonald's waiting for a double fish fillet with no bun. A 16 or 17-year-old girl just told me my hair was so pretty and my eyelashes were so pretty. Feeling better 😁

That was sweet of the young girl to say that to you @monicakm .

Five hours is a long time to be shopping.

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JoyFilled Warrior — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 03:19:55 GMT

I'm coping by leaning into, & appreciating a sense of momentary relief from recent worry & concern

My "Northernly situated" sister, & bro-in-law seem to be finally safer now.

She seems to be already enjoying the much anticipated, profoundly available company of her newly, very newly retired hubby

She is merely hours away from celebrating her next birthday.

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Desert Lily — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 03:14:15 GMT

When something is bothering me, I cope by:

- Talking to a BFF

- Exercising

- Cleaning the house whether it needs it or not

- Eating something sweet

- Getting lost in a good movie

- Working on a novel

- Taking a walk

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wilma — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 03:32:00 GMT

Considering what I've been through with my health in 2025, I'm amazed I'm still here, still coping, and still hopeful and happy. I try to focus on the good things in my life instead of the bad things going on around me and in our world. It's not always easy though.

Best Wishes to All in the New Year!

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shoesnbags — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 03:39:40 GMT

Prayer

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mrshckynut — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 04:03:23 GMT

@JoyFilled Warrior have stuck with the same coping skills I have used that work for me for several decades now

mrshckynut

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Desertdi — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:35:33 GMT

FRUSTRATED!!!!

Yesterday, I went to my USUAL Walmart in an adjoining town. The parking lot was filled with BIG construction equipment....bulldozers, cranes, dump trucks, etc.

I don't have any idea if they were tearing it down, remodeling, or fixing a water leak. There was a whole line of cars trying to make U-turns on the street. di

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Mom2Dogs — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:12:50 GMT

@monicakm You deserve a medal....clothes shopping with husband...it is a chore.

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CalminHeart — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:52:37 GMT

Coping? That's loaded right now.

1. My dad died 2 years ago on Dec 21. On the funny side, he gave the gift of covid to 3 of us the last time we saw him. Luckily we all had been vaccinated so they were mild cases.

2. I was recently diagnosed with an eventually terminal brain disease. Thank goodness it is now vs even 10 years ago. Medical advances have done wonderful things. But there is no cure and most of the research funding has been stopped.

3. My heart hurts for our country.

4. Most of all, I stand strong in my faith no matter what. I went to a Mass of Anointing since I was diagnosed. I had been a total basket case but walked away so much calmer and that calm has remained with me.

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CalminHeart — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:55:35 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:

Coping? That's loaded right now.

1. My dad died 2 years ago on Dec 21. On the funny side, he gave the gift of covid to 3 of us the last time we saw him. Luckily we all had been vaccinated so they were mild cases.

2. I was recently diagnosed with an eventually terminal brain disease. Thank goodness it is now vs even 10 years ago. Medical advances have done wonderful things. But there is no cure and most of the research funding has been stopped.

3. My heart hurts for our country.

4. Most of all, I stand strong in my faith no matter what. I went to a Mass of Anointing since I was diagnosed. I had been a total basket case but walked away so much calmer and that calm has remained with me.

I forgot to say how I was coping.

God

Family

Prayer

Eating right

Exercise

Good night's sleep

My dog

Social life

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JoyFilled Warrior — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 13:29:46 GMT

@wilma wrote:
Considering what I've been through with my health in 2025, I'm amazed I'm still here, still coping, and still hopeful and happy. I try to focus on the good things in my life instead of the bad things going on around me and in our world. It's not always easy though.

Best Wishes to All in the New Year!

~~~~~~~~

@wilma

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JoyFilled Warrior — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 13:29:04 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:

Coping? That's loaded right now.

1. My dad died 2 years ago on Dec 21. On the funny side, he gave the gift of covid to 3 of us the last time we saw him. Luckily we all had been vaccinated so they were mild cases.

2. I was recently diagnosed with an eventually terminal brain disease. Thank goodness it is now vs even 10 years ago. Medical advances have done wonderful things. But there is no cure and most of the research funding has been stopped.

3. My heart hurts for our country.

4. Most of all, I stand strong in my faith no matter what. I went to a Mass of Anointing since I was diagnosed. I had been a total basket case but walked away so much calmer and that calm has remained with me.

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@CalminHeart

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Imaoldhippie — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 13:31:22 GMT

With any situation that arises I do the best I can. Thats all a person can do.

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DSD2 — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:20:35 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:

Coping? That's loaded right now.

1. My dad died 2 years ago on Dec 21. On the funny side, he gave the gift of covid to 3 of us the last time we saw him. Luckily we all had been vaccinated so they were mild cases.

2. I was recently diagnosed with an eventually terminal brain disease. Thank goodness it is now vs even 10 years ago. Medical advances have done wonderful things. But there is no cure and most of the research funding has been stopped.

3. My heart hurts for our country.

4. Most of all, I stand strong in my faith no matter what. I went to a Mass of Anointing since I was diagnosed. I had been a total basket case but walked away so much calmer and that calm has remained with me.

@CalminHeart you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Faith is so important and there is no greater thing than hope. I always say that sometimes it's all we have. May God bless and keep you. Sending warm hugs your way...

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