We've all been in this situation: We see it coming. All we can do is duck for cover and pray. But sometimes, if we see it coming soon enough, we are not helpless. We manage to negotiate our way to a safe harbor. Or at least batten down the hatches in time to ride out the storm.
Question: How do you steer clear of incipient mood episodes?
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