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What's STRESSING YOU OUT? Family? Friends? Partners? Work? NO judging...we all get stressed! Some things that stress me out: I need to get more stuff done always neverending ...and I should take better care of myself, but all I want to do is chill! (as opposed to working out!) You can let it all out, or advise those of us who feel overwhelmed with stress and how you cope? (i.e. does yoga REALLY work? ) |
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I'm overwhelmed... and there for I'm procrastinating. grrrrrrr I move May 1st and seems like I have soooo much to pack. CALGON ..... Take me away.. or perhaps a single hot femme? *smirk* |
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Ohhh and one more thing.....
My car is dying a quick death.... Waiting for my tax return to use for the down payment... OMG It just needs to hold out another 2 weeks or so. Then she is off to be donated. |
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Well, for me, I am rarely stressed. I live a very easygoing, comfortable, stress free life, for the most part.
This was not always the case, and at times even today I get a little stressed over some things. I believe that we each have to find out what works for us. For me, swimming, reading, or talking and letting it out with a good friend does the trick. Oh and sex, that is the best method for curing stress, for me! : ) |
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I am very stressed out. I am not going to post why because they are personal reasons. I just ask for people to say prayers for me. Thanks. Andrew |
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I'm stressed personified. I deal.
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I just scheduled an hour massage (my health plan covers them, and I need to take advantage!).
The place where I get them is at my gym, so maybe I'll bring some workout clothes...or at least my bathing suit and go for a swim...that used to help! This time of year is the craziest for me at work...I have to start taking better care of myself. |
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Thankfully, I took care of a fair amount of stress by paying down nearly 70% of all my debt. I now have to take care to not let it increase again (I'm seriously contemplating canceling one or both of my remaining cards that I still owe on). Right now, my main way of dealing with stress is to find quietness. I've found that living in NY my stress has increased, a lot (IMO) due to noise pollution.
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Im stressed to the MAX
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Yesterday, I was pretty sure I had an elephant sitting on my chest. I went ahead and named him Fred. Figured he needed a name if he was hanging around.
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I don't know if mine is an elephant or not and I ain't naming no names dammit, that way it won't think it's home. KNow what I mean vern?
LOL I am going to be stressed for a lot longer until things work out the way they should, or the way I think they should anyway. Nothing much I can do about it but try to take it one day at a time until it's all over with.
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May be of some help for those with stress-related anxiety :)
6 Holistic Strategies to Reduce Anxiety: Food and Supplements
This Week's Client: Alicia, 23, a university student with a part-time job and a busy social life. The Problem: She feels anxious nearly every day and suffered from panic attacks as a teenager. It's normal to experience moments of anxiety, particularly when they stem from stressful situations such as writing an exam or attending a job interview. But Alicia doesn't need a reason to feel anxious, it's her state of mind most of the time. Anxiety can be characterized by numerous symptoms, but the most common are chills or hot flashes, sudden overwhelming fear, heart palpitations, chest tightness, dizziness, numbness. Alicia described it as feeling like she'd had too much coffee resulting in a nervous energy she couldn't alleviate. Her doctor recommended antidepressants to tame her anxiety, but she was determined to solve the problem by natural means, which is why she ended up in my office. Six diet and supplement suggestions to reduce anxiety, after the jump.. After reviewing her food journal and doing an in-depth wellness evaluation I recommended the following to Alicia. 1. Eat blood sugar balancing snacks. The consumption of sugar and simple carbohydrates, negatively impact blood sugar levels and may promote anxiety. A healthy, blood sugar balancing snack could be a few almonds, a piece of fruit or a protein smoothie. 2. Perform a deep breathing exercise for a minimum of five minutes twice a day: Close your eyes and breathe in and out through your nose, feel your belly expand and contract as you breathe for five minutes. As mentioned in this post: Six Ways To Relax, focusing on deep breaths activates the vagus nerve which controls the relaxation response and is the antidote to the stress response. 3. Add the following foods to your diet as they supply valuable minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium, all of which are depleted by stress and anxiety: apricots, asparagus, bananas, broccoli, blackstrap molasses, brewer's yeast, avocados, garlic, green leafy vegetables, raw nuts, organic yogurt, figs, fish (especially salmon) and legumes. 4. A body under stress due to anxiety is more susceptible to free radical damage, according to Phyllis A Balch, author of Prescription for Nutritional Healing, and could benefit from these herbs: billberry, ginkgo biloba and milk thistle are all rich in flavanoids that neutralize free radicals. 5. Avoid stimulants of any kind: chocolate, coffee, black tea, cola or anything else that contains caffeine as these substances will promote anxiety. Instead drink peppermint or rooibos teas, both are energizing without caffeine. 6. Take a good quality vitamin B complex formulated for stress and anxiety as that will help maintain normal nervous system function. Women are often deficient in B vitamins due to taking the birth control pill, lack of proper absorption in the gut and inadequate B vitamins in the diet. NOTE: It is not safe to go off an anti-depressants without doctor supervision. Joy McCarthy, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Health Coach of Joyous Health, loves to inspire others to eat well and live well. Joy is the resident holistic nutritionist at 889 Yonge, a Yoga & Holistic Lifestyle Spa in Toronto. Joy welcomes your questions or comments. |
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I'm stressed out about school about internships coming up and the end of the semester being over which is about two weeks or so. Friday we have a internship meeting at 10 am hope it doesn't last that long have an appointment at 1 pm with my therapist and need to see her.
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