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How do you cope with stress now that you've decided that eating for comfort doesn't really work? Share your ideas about more healthy coping mechanisms.
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- BroncosDad - November 17, 2008
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Some turn to drugs, which is simply taking on a new addiction. That's a poor choice. There are two things that affects stress. The first is your physical condition. Exercise is an excellent stress buster because it burns energy, increases endorphins, and relaxes the body (after the exercise) The other thing is to change how you think. So much of stress is caused by the paradigms we hold. So...change the way you think. Accept that things might not go as you planned. Choose to be flexible, see change as opportunity. Re-examine priorities. Change how you think and you will change the amount of stress you have.
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- FamilyHost_Annabelle - November 18, 2008
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Some turn to drugs, which is simply taking on a new addiction. That's a poor choice. There are two things that affects stress. The first is your physical condition. Exercise is an excellent stress buster because it burns energy, increases endorphins, and relaxes the body (after the exercise) The other thing is to change how you think. So much of stress is caused by the paradigms we hold. So...change the way you think. Accept that things might not go as you planned. Choose to be flexible, see change as opportunity. Re-examine priorities. Change how you think and you will change the amount of stress you have.
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Thank you, BroncosDad. That's a really good synopsis of how to get rid of stress.
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- glynne1964 - November 27, 2008
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Wish I knew! I'm better at dealing with it then I was say 10-15 yrs. ago. But I'm definitely not a pro. UGH!
That is why I haven't been around for weeks. Here it is in a nutshell...hubby ends up in hospital severe infection finds out he has heart issues. Nearly loose him to a heart attack, he spends 3 days in cardiac unit...he's only 48. Hubby fine & improving at home. I'm struggling at work to keep my job so I can support us, but we are okay. 5 weeks pass, I find a lump in my breast. I see dr., referred to specialist, more mammograms, sonagrams & tests ordered. Now, the wait is on. Lots of stress, but I'm sure that their are more people dealing with even more.
So here is how I've been coping with stress:
Tears...hey, if I need to cry & you can't hack it. Sorry, but it'll kill me if I don't.
Journaling...late night hours in the hospital with H made me start writing down everything I needed/want to remember & everything I was never able to say. Stuff I want to one day pass on to other loved ones.
Reuniting with the love of my youth....photography. Going out & capturing the colors of fall occupies my time, reminds me that life still moves forward, that it is still beautiful SOMEWHERE & that there is a cycle/season in all things.
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- BroncosDad - November 28, 2008
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Wish I knew! I'm better at dealing with it then I was say 10-15 yrs. ago. But I'm definitely not a pro. UGH! That is why I haven't been around for weeks. Here it is in a nutshell...hubby ends up in hospital severe infection finds out he has heart issues. Nearly loose him to a heart attack, he spends 3 days in cardiac unit...he's only 48. Hubby fine & improving at home. I'm struggling at work to keep my job so I can support us, but we are okay. 5 weeks pass, I find a lump in my breast. I see dr., referred to specialist, more mammograms, sonagrams & tests ordered. Now, the wait is on. Lots of stress, but I'm sure that their are more people dealing with even more. So here is how I've been coping with stress: Tears...hey, if I need to cry & you can't hack it. Sorry, but it'll kill me if I don't. Journaling...late night hours in the hospital with H made me start writing down everything I needed/want to remember & everything I was never able to say. Stuff I want to one day pass on to other loved ones. Reuniting with the love of my youth....photography. Going out & capturing the colors of fall occupies my time, reminds me that life still moves forward, that it is still beautiful SOMEWHERE & that there is a cycle/season in all things.
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Tears are extremely healthy. Its a shame that our culture rejects the natural practice of crying. It's really tough for men. For myself, I don't really care what others think. If I feel tears coming on, I let em flow.
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- FamilyHost_Annabelle - November 28, 2008
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Wish I knew! I'm better at dealing with it then I was say 10-15 yrs. ago. But I'm definitely not a pro. UGH! That is why I haven't been around for weeks. Here it is in a nutshell...hubby ends up in hospital severe infection finds out he has heart issues. Nearly loose him to a heart attack, he spends 3 days in cardiac unit...he's only 48. Hubby fine & improving at home. I'm struggling at work to keep my job so I can support us, but we are okay. 5 weeks pass, I find a lump in my breast. I see dr., referred to specialist, more mammograms, sonagrams & tests ordered. Now, the wait is on. Lots of stress, but I'm sure that their are more people dealing with even more. So here is how I've been coping with stress: Tears...hey, if I need to cry & you can't hack it. Sorry, but it'll kill me if I don't. Journaling...late night hours in the hospital with H made me start writing down everything I needed/want to remember & everything I was never able to say. Stuff I want to one day pass on to other loved ones. Reuniting with the love of my youth....photography. Going out & capturing the colors of fall occupies my time, reminds me that life still moves forward, that it is still beautiful SOMEWHERE & that there is a cycle/season in all things.
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It's so good to hear from you again! I'm so sorry about all that you've gone through. BroncosDad is right about crying - it's very cathartic! That photo you posted is beautiful! What a lovely, soothing scene. Thank you for sharing it with us. :)
It was a beautiful fall this year. The colors were more vivid than I remember them being in the past. This is a shot I took of the little lake near our house. I love going down to the shore where the park benches are and just sitting quietly. That's one of the things that helps me cope with stress.
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- Jennyboots - August 07, 2009
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When the stress gets too much, I step away from all the problems and go for a walk! If I must nibble on something, I keep a large container of raw almonds on my desk. Crunching them in half makes me feel better!
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- BroncosDad - August 07, 2009
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When the stress gets too much, I step away from all the problems and go for a walk! If I must nibble on something, I keep a large container of raw almonds on my desk. Crunching them in half makes me feel better!
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Almonds are a great snack food...very healthy. I wish they cost a little less, but we do need to pamper ourselves from time to time.
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- FamilyHost_Annabelle - August 08, 2009
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When the stress gets too much, I step away from all the problems and go for a walk! If I must nibble on something, I keep a large container of raw almonds on my desk. Crunching them in half makes me feel better!
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I agree with you, Jennyboots. That "crunch" is exactly what I need sometimes!
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- FamilyHost_Annabelle - August 08, 2009
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Almonds are a great snack food...very healthy. I wish they cost a little less, but we do need to pamper ourselves from time to time.
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We get raw almonds in bulk for about $6 per pound, which translates to 37 cents per one ounce serving, which isn't too bad.
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- lish2horlbeck - August 11, 2009
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I have a couple of ways. I grab a horse out of the pasture, go for a ride. Do some yoga, while I'm on the ride. If I can't get to a horse, I'll go for a speedwalk somewhere. I love yoga and loud music. Especially if it's loud, angry, and can just bounce and vibrate right through you so you can connect with it and get rid of the negative.
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