How do you cope during tough times?


	How do you cope during tough times?

ronhuxley

8-29-2009 9:56 AM

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cope, coping, coping during tough times, depressed, depression, economics, recession, stress busting, stress management, taking care of yourself

ronhuxley says:

This has been on my mind for some time and is probably has on yours...too many people are suffering from the economic crisis going on around us. My wife was reading a headline about there being another real estate crash coming. I didn't even want her to read the article as it is too depressing. If you feel the same, try these helpful tips:

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