OMG you were in so much danger!!! I'm glad you survived the "stray cat" ordeal with no permanent scars! (Sorry, I can't help it, I'm a mom of 3 the world never looks friendly and safe enough after you have kids).

When I'm down I usually have a good cry at my pillow alone at night, it feels like the sadness is pouring out with the tears and it leaves me refreshed.

Cuddling up with my kids (and my 2 dogs or my cat) works too. In liew of that, I also eat a bucket of ice cream or chocolate, listen to some music, watch a comedy movie, play a nice video game or read a book. Anything to keep my mind off what is hurting, at least for a while.