| Subject: Re: Stressed out to the max / Becky |
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Date Posted: 10:07:25 10/28/04 Thu
In reply to:
Deb
's message, "Re: Stressed out to the max / Becky" on 11:59:04 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
Thanks Deb I'll check it out :o)
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