When I get really crabby (rare, thank GOD) the best thing I can do is get by myself, surround myself with music I enjoy or a good book, take a walk, whatever.

The WORST thing I can do is be around people, whether it's face to face, on the telephone, or yes, even online. When I'm that crabby, it doesn't matter what people say, it's always the wrong thing.

If people try to cheer me up, I feel as though they are making light of my (real or imagined) woes. If they tell me it could be worse, I'm offended. If they proceed to tell me they know JUST what I mean and start to play grouchy poker, I'm ready to bite them.