You wrote: "I did write the leader of the group and said I no longer wanted this position in the group and could she please put finding someone else to take over on the agenda for next month."
I don't think that was strong enough, considering how upset you seem to be about the situation. It's a volunteer position - you should have just said you quit. If the people in charge want to know why they are losing someone who has obviously been a great contributor to their organization, they need to come to you and ask you.
Put your foot down. Quit - and mean it. If you can stay with the group and manage to have fun, good. But if it is harming you to try to give your time and energy, get out.
As for myself, when I am stressed I do needlework. For me most types of needlework is very zen and calming. I do all types from basic needlepoint to some very intricate work. And sometimes I sew - after the death of my father in August the family disruption was extremely stressful. I sewed memory bears from my Dad's old shirts for all my family, even the ones I am still angry at. It helped me come to terms work out my feelings even if the relationships can never be fixed.
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