First of all, know that you are not alone: your description of psycho mummy could quite easily be a description of me on a lot of days!
I have a few methods that I use to prevent the intrusion of psycho mummy, as, like you, a HATE it when I feel her presence looming.....
Sleep/Rest......I know this is stating the obvious, but if I feel like I am heading for a spiral, I wait for DH and and I to get them all in the bed at night, then go straight to bed myself at about 8pm (or earlier if we can manage it!). This can give me the much needed top up I need, rather than lingering around all evening with DH and not getting to bed till 11pm.....3 hours extra sleep can make a big difference for me.
Diet/Supplements: I feel a lot more psycho mummy-ish if I am not eating right, drinking too much coffee, or having one glass too many of wine. So I really really try & keep on top of a low GI, well balanced diet (for all of us!) & plenty of water. I also swear by In-Liven: I have been taking it for well over a year, and psycho mummy moments are really few and far between.
Teamwork: this is easier said than done, and varies, I'm sure, in everyone's relationships, but DH & I have talked & talked around this, and he know finally "gets it"......if I feel emotionally supported by him, and receive his practical help with the kids & the house when he is available, then I am simply happier. If I feel like we are operating as a team, even if it all goes horribly wrong, if we are on the "same side", I can cope.
Not sure if that helps any? Either way, please know that I think acknowledging psycho mummy-ness is the biggest step to avoiding her presence.........
Good luck!
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