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AoM
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Destressing
« on: Jun 14^th, 2004, 12:44pm »

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Gotta question for the board:

How do you destress? I am very bad at it because i am constantly stressing about little tiny things. I actually managed to forget about stress for about 2 minutes yesterday as my thoughts wandered, it was nice. But then they wandered back to something that's been stressing me recently (not even that big a deal) and i could literally feel my chest tightening...at the point i realized i was too young to feel this way and I need to relax! any suggestions?

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Re: Destressing
« Reply #1 on: Jun 14^th, 2004, 1:09pm »

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For me it wasnt until I found soberity through AA I learned how to destress one simple way was I learned to enjoy the little things and I even learned to find positives from negatives. Example I always hated rain ( I still dont like it) but I learned that now that my mind is clear I can experience the rain something I was never able to do with anything while in am alcohol induced fog! I dont always enjoy the experience but i am able to have it and that is a positve and I use that all the time! Hope that helps

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Re: Destressing
« Reply #2 on: Jun 14^th, 2004, 1:24pm »

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Feeling your chest tighten up is not a good thing Angel, not good at all.

I excersize to release stress..even if I have allready ran or been to the gym that day I will still atleast take a brisk walk or go for a bike ride.

Maybe try and set the stage for a relaxing evening, make time for yourself to do something you enjoy even if it only is a hot bath and a good book.

Most importantly however we need to have coping mechanisms and use them before the stress gives you an ullcer or worse, not only is it unpleasant but it is not good for you!

Good Luck Chillin' Wink

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Re: Destressing
« Reply #3 on: Jun 14^th, 2004, 6:26pm »

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If you are experiencing anxiety attacks, that's really a step beyond just feeling stressed, and it sounds like you may be having minor anxiety attacks if your chest is tightening and you are finding you only stop thinking about it for 2 minutes of your day. I am a firm believer in counseling and therapy and you should consider confiding at least in a medical doctor about what is happening with you, because there are things you can learn to control stress and medications you can take if you are simply not able to do it yourself, and then if it's related to a deeper problem there are counselors you can talk to that will help you unburden and learn to better handle your stress in life.

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Re: Destressing
« Reply #4 on: Jun 14^th, 2004, 10:37pm »

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hmmm... trying to stop doing anything for five minutes, breathe deep, close your eyes and think of your dream vacation... try putting some pictures on your desk of your pleasant trips or loved ones... or some cute pix that could make you smile... Grin

if you are in that hectic schedule, you may also try walking away from your work place to a place less traversed like the stairwell, maybe... there you breathe deep or even shout out to release that tension... or just look for somebody whom you can talk to...

At home, lie on your couch and watch your favorite tv series (preferrably a sit-com) and not think of work.. or that thing that stresses you...

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Re: Destressing
« Reply #5 on: Jun 15^th, 2004, 11:22am »

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Exercise, it gives the pituitary gland a workout that is good for decreasing stress! If you are tooo busy and can't always exercise, try to deep breathe and count to ten.

If all of our suggestion don't work for you, get to your doctor and get a perscription for a mild relaxer. Stress will cause a stroke or heart attack or death. I know! After spending 5 days in the hospital for a stress related heart attack last March, I take life a bit slower now.
I've finally learned Wonder Woman I'm not!
Neither are you, be good to yourself first! Grin

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Re: Destressing
« Reply #6 on: Jun 15^th, 2004, 1:49pm »

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Oh wow, Luci i didn't know that, I hope that doesn't happen!!

Definitely going to try to exercise a little bit more than i was. As for Rhune suggestion, i have thought about it, going to the doc to get onZoloft or something, but i feel so whiny.

"Doctor, I am stressed out and can't handle my life, please give me drugs"

I know there are a lotta people out there who have it a heckava lot worse than me, and not whining about it! i feel guilt! *L*

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Re: Destressing
« Reply #7 on: Jun 15^th, 2004, 3:16pm »

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angel...

dont tell the doc you want drugs...just tell him/her how you are feeling...they may suggest other things first .

When I feel stressed or down I crank up my discman and walk/run my ass off....endorphins are a beautiful thing...part of why runners are so addicted to running...again everything is best in moderation!

Check out this link...

http://stress.about.com/cs/exercise/a/aa072003a.htm

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« Reply #8 on: Jun 15^th, 2004, 3:23pm »

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I have to agree drugs should NOT be your first option

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Re: Destressing
« Reply #9 on: Jun 15^th, 2004, 5:18pm »

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Don't be ashamed to take medication if that's what your doctor recommends, however. Your doctor and/or counselor are best qualified to diagnose your level of stress/anxiety and to determine if you would benefit from medicaiton or not. If your doctor thinks you should, you shouldn't treat that as a sign of weakness or shame any more than you would wearing a cast to help mend a broken leg. There is nothing wrong with medication as long as you are correctly diagnosed and taking it for the right reasons.

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Re: Destressing
« Reply #10 on: Jun 16^th, 2004, 7:30am »

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De-stress?....Hmmm.....Yanni or Kenny G on the CD player.....a fire in the fireplace....the sounds of the ocean coming through the open window.....a bottle of good champagne.....a bowl of strawberries with cream........

How's that?? Grin

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Re: Destressing
« Reply #11 on: Jun 16^th, 2004, 10:36am »

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the computer is generally pretty de-stressing to me

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Re: Destressing
« Reply #12 on: Jun 17^th, 2004, 4:35pm »

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Azure, that is if your not using the PC to work on! Grin

Since I'm in the web business, I face the PC 8 hrs a day. And right now, I feel like throwing this monitor off the table. (yeah yeah I'm in the office, but I'm 'destressing', am I?

(Breath in... breath out....)

Hope to get away from my clients, they're killing me, I'm going insane! They put so many changes, after a lot of changes. Changes, changes, changes! Ugh...

28 minutes till I go home! Whew....

(Breath in, breath out)

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Re: Destressing
« Reply #13 on: Jun 17^th, 2004, 4:59pm »

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"how to De-stress PuffPuff Style" Grin

Give yourself some time alone (evenings tend to work good).

Treat yourself to a great meal and bevi of choice.

Roll up a fatty (I agree with David, drugs should be second choice) then take a nice long walk, preferably to a beach or park.

Find yourself a nice spot where you can take in some quality people watching. That allways slows the ole heart rate for me.

If you can, top the evening off with a nice full body massage when you get home! and dont forget to give when you take......... I find it more relaxing to be the one that is giving the massage.

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Re: Destressing
« Reply #14 on: Jun 17^th, 2004, 6:50pm »

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I like a glass of wine or two to de-stress. but i agree angel you should get a good check up. My daughter went through a similar thing resently that turned out to be anxiety too. breathing in a paper bag helped her plus they put her on an anti depressant and it did help her alot. she was fretting over small things too. most everything in her life was going good. job,family, bills etc were all good. listen to your friends hon.
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