There is a reason I play the same flash games over and over, why I'm reluctant to update my software. It's the same reason I don't pick up new hobbies. I am easily frustrated. I'm also depressive, so frustration over erroring software can lead directly to frustration with myself as a mother, a wife, a human being, you name it. How do I deal with frustration? Most often by playing those same flash games over and over. I do something I know I can do. Something I can't easily fuck up. Something that I can get to the end of, take a breath and say, I feel better. Does it work? Not even half the time, but it hurts less then screaming and punching things. That's the fall back plan: screaming and beating my futon with a broomstick. That is very effective, and improves my sleep as well. I'm exhausted and my futon is all fluffy again!
My favourite song for dealing with frustration comes from the
Arrogant Worms.
Billy solves his problems by calling up his mom
Heather solves her problems with drugs and Alcohol
Daniel solves his problems with a doctor and the law
But Malcolm got his own way and it's better than them all
CHORUS
'Cause Malcolm solves his problems with a chainsaw
Malcolm solves his problems with a chainsaw
Malcolm solves his problems with a chainsaw
and he never has the same problem twice!
