Stress!!

cerah · #1 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

Between working full time/overtime to churn out another 200 tax returns this month... looking for a new place to live as of May 1st... packing all my crap up and uber cleaning the apartment... self-paced Math 11 & 12 that I've just started n need to finish by May 3rd... general life shit (i.e. laundry, groceries, cleaning) I'm just a teeeeeeny tiny bit stressed out this month.

Right now I'm going with a "suck it up n deal" mind set and knowing me I'll collapse at the end of the month and end up drinking myself stupid for a few days.

So my question for you all... what's your best way to de-stress? Baths don't seem to cut it for me anymore and I'm not the exercise type so going running is not really an option.

*slumps down in her office chair*

I can't wait til this month is over.

-ff- · #2 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

I have serious stress problems as well.

The #1 thing I can suggest is making sure you get enough sleep. This is actually really difficult when you're stressed out, and I dont like chemical sleep aids, but I find St. John's wort actually works wonders.

The other thing is forcing yourself to take time away from the things that are stressing you out, and absolutely NOT thinking about them while you're doing said 'fun' activities. Again, this is really hard because stressful things are usually stressful because they are urgent, and their nature usually makes taking time away from them seem impossible. But its super key to do this. Seeing your freinds, having a couple drinks, doing somethig like yoga (actually, that one is particularly good because it makes you focus just on your body, and just on the moment) all help your frame of mind for sure.

There's unfortunately no magic solution, as I well know (I'm often a huge basket of nerves and I complain a fuck of a lot) but you gotta do all the little things you can!

cheebus420 · #3 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

stress ... there's something I never experience. And I have a busy lifestyle.

the secret is :somatic:

soma · #4 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

get off your computer and get away from your "office"

I have one word

BEACH

cerah · #5 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

I don't smoke pot anymore... it sketchs me out. That and it makes me feel fucking STOOPID which is a bad thing to feel when you got school work to do.

As for the beach Mr. Soma-pants... I tried to get there this weekend but things came up. I want to do homework on the beach n eat gelato. MmMmMm gelato.

soma · #6 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

you're destressing stick with the gelato and the beach leave the homework at home

dr. soma says...

take these two scoops and call me in the morning

Sykonee · #7 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

Apparently, sex is the best stress reliever (or at least a self-inflicted orgasm if a partner isn't readily available).

cerah · #8 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

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Originally Posted by soma

you're destressing stick with the gelato and the beach leave the homework at home

dr. soma says...

take these two scoops and call me in the morning

b00urns to you Dr. Soma. If I go to the beach sans le homework I'll never get any done! A chapter or two a day isn't too much to ask *groans*

P.S. ~ If you hear from the bi0tch get her skank ass to call me.

MissBehavior · #9 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

*pets*

Let me help with the home-hunting! I gots ta live there too! =)

Hehehehe...You called him Mr. Soma-pants...Radcore...IT SPREADS LIKE THE PLAGUE! :D

cerah · #10 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

YOU spread like the plague :p

j/k

I know we're doing that house shyte together but it's still a pain in the arse. Unless you wanna come to my house n uber clean it all n pack up all my stuff :D

robyn · #11 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

Total apathy is the solution! I haven't cared about anything for a long, long time.

soma · #12 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

I will, she should be at home pretty soon.. try her there and good luch de-stressing

crookedking · #13 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

i like to unwind with a little bit of avril laveigne on the radio :)

cerah · #14 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

If I didn't care about things (i.e. my schooling, my life, the boy, my well being, my housing situation) I'd never accomplish anything. I've done enough non-accomplishing bullshit in my life.

*KeLLnEsS* · #15 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

Might i suggest a little retail therapy? Shopping is my ultimate de-stresser. That and running till i pass out.

cerah · #16 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

I would like to take a baseball bat to Avril Le-Bitchface's head... that's make the stress just melt away =)

How I WISH I had the money for reatil therapy *sighs* But with that whole imminent job loss on the horizon I have to save all my pennies.

crookedking · #17 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

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Originally Posted by cerah

I would like to take a baseball bat to Avril Le-Bitchface's head... that's make the stress just melt away =)

How I WISH I had the money for reatil therapy *sighs* But with that whole imminent job loss on the horizon I have to save all my pennies.

then you'd be ruining her beautiful face! and if you took away her teeth, she might not be able to sing anymore :(

PHOTONIC · #18 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

of your concerned about money, u could always try walking infront of a slow moving car (note fast!) get hit, break an arm or sumthing. and sue sue sue your way to financial freedom... just a thought...

my stress.. business math final at 8am 2morrow... accounting final at 11:30am tomorrow.. back to back.. not cool :(

MissBehavior · #19 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

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Originally Posted by cerah

YOU spread like the plague :p

j/k

I know we're doing that house shyte together but it's still a pain in the arse. Unless you wanna come to my house n uber clean it all n pack up all my stuff :D

HA! I gots ta do that with my OWN stuffs!

Joanne · #20 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

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Originally Posted by -ff-

I have serious stress problems as well.

The #1 thing I can suggest is making sure you get enough sleep. This is actually really difficult when you're stressed out, and I dont like chemical sleep aids, but I find St. John's wort actually works wonders.

it should be noted though, that st. john's wort can actually make birth control pills less effective.

--Joanne :P

-ff- · #21 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

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Originally Posted by bananasinpjs

it should be noted though, that st. john's wort can actually make birth control pills less effective.

--Joanne :P

Oh dear! No wonder I missed my period!

Joanne · #22 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

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Originally Posted by -ff-

Oh dear! No wonder I missed my period!

no need to be facetious. you were suggesting this to a women who could easily be taking bcp's. I thought it would be important for other women to know. :P

--Joanne :P

-ff- · #23 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

I know what you meant.

I was just being cheeky

cerah · #24 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

Whoa... thanx Joanne I totally didn't know that. A baby is the LAST thing I need right now.

-ff- · #25 (**permalink**) Apr 14, 04

^

That would up the stress a little, wouldnt it?