Those are great GAL activities! I used to do cardio kickboxing and felt so awesome afterwards. Do you actually get to kick and punch? What a great stress reliever that would be!!!
Don't do too much if it burns you out. Or better, try to think of things that are not as physically challenging like going to the library to read a book, or to a book store or cafe where you can sit down, have some coffee or tea and read a few pages.
Have you tried yoga or meditation? Or reading zen or buddhist quotes or books? I find that there are a lot of "teachings" around self-control, inner piece, etc. I try to remember to look up a few things when I can.
Hang in there! There will be days where you'll feel better than others, but with time you will start finding your inner piece. Think about what YOU want, how you can make YOURSELF better. Don't waste too much energy thinking about what your H is doing, thinking or saying. No matter what you say right now, he will not "hear" what you have to say. Try to distance yourself while still remaining "pleasant" and "friendly". It's easier said than done, but just try to immediately start thinking "DB" when you see your H, or when your mind starts to wander.
