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Date Posted: 11:59:04 10/27/04 Wed
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Deb
's message, "Re: Stressed out to the max" on 10:59:26 10/27/04 Wed
>>>>These last few days have been soo bad, stress wise.
>>I
>>>>had a speech to write for today, so I spent 15 hours
>>>>on it yesterday(yes hours) and then two more today,
>>>>and then I presented today, and it wasn't that good
>>>>:o/. But now that that is over with, the majority
>of
>>>>my stress should be gone, but it isn't it seems to
>be
>>>>getting worse. I have two tests, one on wed and one
>>>>on thursday, but they aren't too big of a deal.
>Then
>>>>I found out a bit ago that my moms car was broken
>>into
>>>>Sunday night, a bowling ball was thrown through the
>>>>window!! Everything in her purse was stolen: credit
>>>>cards, license, check book, debit card, insurance
>>>>information, our social security numbers, the letter
>>I
>>>>wrote her(about the whole ana thing)..everything.
>>>>Ironically enough, the speech I gave was on identity
>>>>theft...I could have used that as an example, I wish
>>>>she would have told me earlier, my class told me
>that
>>>>I wasn't "personalable" enough, and had I had that
>>>>example it could have raised me a whole letter grade
>>>>:o(. My mom said that she didn't want to tell me
>>>>because she didn't want to add to my stress level,
>>>>well I found out from my friend who lives in NJ(I
>>live
>>>>in WI), he was talking to my brother. I also feel a
>>>>bit responsible for it, my mom wanted to take me
>back
>>>>to Milwaukee(where i go to school-went home for the
>>>>weekend) and I told her that I would just get a ride
>>>>from my friends who were going back Sunday afternoon
>>>>as well. I mean had I just let her take me she
>>>>wouldn't have been at the bowling ally taking my bro
>>>>bowling...:o( I just feel totally stressed out. For
>>>>the last two weeks I have been taking stress pills
>>>>too, and up til yesterday they seemed to be working
>>>>alright, but not ne more..oh jeez....
>>>>
>>>>Sry for the vent, I just don't know how I am gonna
>>>>handle all of this, plus all of my ED
>>>>problems(although I am still doing pretty good with
>>>>that!), plus my homework....*taking a deep breath*
>>>>thanks for "listening"
>>>>
>>>>Take care
>>>>Becky
>>>
>>>becky--sheesh! it sounds like you've been having some
>>>bad luck lately!! i'm sorry about what happened to
>>>your mom, that's terrible- but it is not your fault,
>>>okay? stuff like that just happpens, it's nobodys
>>>fault. that's very much like us w/ EDs to blame
>>>ourselves for everything!
>>>
>>>have you been trying any relaxation techniques for
>the
>>>school related stress? for instance, lighting
>soothing
>>>candles, taking a walk here and there to clear your
>>>head, even taking a bath once in a while if you have
>>>access to that....it can really help for the times
>you
>>>feel extremely overwhelmed. have a nice cup of tea,
>>>especially while studying, and remember to take a few
>>>minutes to pace yourself so you're not working
>>>nonstop!! i'm not sure what you mean by "stress
>>>pills"-- are they prescribed to you, or over the
>>>counter? too many pills can be a very bad thing!
>>>
>>>remember-- the holidays are coming up soon so you can
>>>get a break from school =)!! although they can be a
>>>detrimental foodwise for us, at least you get some
>>>time to clear your head!
>>>
>>>hang in there in the meantime, okay! i know you can
>do
>>>it ;)although it seems overwheliming now, things will
>>>eventually get better
>>>
>>>~jane~
>>
>>Thanks Jane,
>>The stress pills are natural things my mom bought from
>>"Natural health concepts" (a health food store). And
>>yeah, no bath here, can't have candles in the dorm,
>>and I could go for a walk, but it has been really cold
>>lately...The best relaxation thing for me is watching
>>movies...but I haven't had time in over a month to
>>watch a single movie!!! I used to watch like one a
>>day, or more...hmm.. lol anyways, thanks for your tips
>>:o)
>>take care
>>becky
>
>For help in reducing the kind of stress you're talking
>about what you need to do is find relaxation methods
>that center you. They're focused around YOU and
>intended for you to get in tune with your body and to
>release the stress. Meditation, Tai Chi and yoga work
>very well. You only need to focus anywhere from 10-20
>minutes a day and do it every day to help. When you
>have the kind of overwhelming stress you're
>describing, getting away from everything and releasing
>that energy is what will help calm you, help you get
>back your focus and be able to think more clearly and
>go forward with your tasks without feeling so
>overwhelmed. Look some of these up. They really
>help. Good luck.
>Deb
I know you said you were feeling better, Becky and that's great but for FUTURE, try practicing some techniques while you are still feeling better and not so stressed. That way, when the stress hits, you won't be trying something new and getting twice as frustrated if it doesn't work for you because you're trying so hard. These things take practice to get into them, so it's actually best to start when not stressed.
Looked up a reference site for you....try this one:
http://www.holistic-online.com/stress/stress_meditation.htm
Deb
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