I'm so glad about the bike ride... (Funny story to follow.). When I was at the height of my anxiety, Fergie and I were doing something "above and beyond" in physical fitness... A long bike ride, a long and steep hike, etc... It helps. And, I should have done more ...
Stress affects your body in a lot of ways... Anxiety, a rash, TMJ, heart beat irregularities, to name a few...
Ive thought and thought as to providing advice. The exercise is my best advice. Because, as an old poster used to say... Sometimes you just have to buckle in, and embrace the (temporary) suck.
You will settle in to getting the chores done w/just you and the boys. Your (finances) will settle in after the temporary financial hearing. The boys time with dad will settle in over time...
But, right now? Yep, it's gonna suck some days!
Be strong in your choices. Be strong in your abilities. Be strong in your capabilities.
One day, you'll look over at STBX, and breathe a sigh of relief. Because he's just reminded you of one of the "things" he does that don't have to affect you anymore!
LoL. (there's your laugh)
Funny story. When I first got my road bike Ferg took me on a "long" ride... It was out in the country over, what felt like, mountains. Well, I made it there, (~20 miles) but... Once we stopped to rest, I realized I'd never be able to gettin stiff body back on the bike... So, I asked them if they'd drive us back, and drank wine instead.
Me-46, D-21, S15, S13
After many years w/my head in the sand... I FILED Divorced 6/2011
The average woman would rather have beauty than brains, because the average man can see better than he can think.
