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How do you cope with severe stress?
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I always wear two layers of shirts and pants from October to April.
Occasionally, for work, if I have to record in a colder-than-usual rink, I'll wear three. But that's pretty rare.
I like it.
^that's the most important thing. Work must be fun to do, else one tends to do it badly.
Speaking of things I like, here's a show I put together where I interview a band at a pub. I look like an my avatar, so you'll see me at the beginning. I hope you enjoy if you watch it!
And if you like that, I did another show like that I few years ago where I interviewed people at a haunted house where I was also part of the haunt.
In both of these, the first half is made up of interviews and the second half is the show (the haunt, the concert, and whatever else I have in the future).
And if you like that, I did another show like that I few years ago where I interviewed people at a haunted house where I was also part of the haunt.
In both of these, the first half is made up of interviews and the second half is the show (the haunt, the concert, and whatever else I have in the future).
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I'm into Tarot, so whenever I'm feeling stressed out, I'll give myself a reading to try to find out the root of the stress, and how to best deal with it.
I have a list of about three things I'll do. One of them is gaming, I'll play a game and take out my frustrations on the enemy I'm playing against. Usually for this type of stuff I like to play my Star Wars Online game where I can play a Sith though recently I've rediscovered Pirates of the Caribbean game. Two, if my brain won't shut off before sleep, I put on something to listen to, an audible book while I fall asleep. It gives my brain something to focus on and usually works like a charm. And three....well....since I'm single, a little self love never hurts to help me sleep. 
I also use Essential Oils. I'll apply Valerian oil which to be honest, I have to take a shower the next morning because the smell isn't exactly pleasant but it does help.
I also use Essential Oils. I'll apply Valerian oil which to be honest, I have to take a shower the next morning because the smell isn't exactly pleasant but it does help.
I once attended a work-related seminar on conflict management, and the assessment test I took indicated that I was an "avoider." That didn't make sense to me at the time, but now I realize that's how I often react to stressful situations. I disengage and withdraw.
Today, for instance, we were having an office function in honor of my 20th year anniversary with the company. My work friend "Steph" was very gracious and enthusiastic to offer her assistance in coordinating the event, but as Satan is my witness, I could not stand her fussiness and her domineering attitude about everything. She's a pushy, bossy, control freak who has to have things done her way.
Finally, I decided to leave the office and told my boss I was not feeling well, so I would hate to miss the celebration. But at least the troops were happy with the abundance of food.
Today, for instance, we were having an office function in honor of my 20th year anniversary with the company. My work friend "Steph" was very gracious and enthusiastic to offer her assistance in coordinating the event, but as Satan is my witness, I could not stand her fussiness and her domineering attitude about everything. She's a pushy, bossy, control freak who has to have things done her way.
Finally, I decided to leave the office and told my boss I was not feeling well, so I would hate to miss the celebration. But at least the troops were happy with the abundance of food.
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1. booze
2. exercise
3. sex
4. baking.
not necessarily in that order.
2. exercise
3. sex
4. baking.
not necessarily in that order.
Is there someone around to give you a neck rub?
I haven't had severe stress for a very long time. I've been very sad lately but that's different from being stressed. I guess I would do some sport intensively and for as long as it takes for me to drop in a deep sleep in the instant I hit the bed! Then do it again the next day and the next day until the stress is gone. When I did my time in the army (it was mandatory for every valid young man back then, it's no longer the case.) During my exercises (the learning phase that lasts about four months for people destined to have a rank.) We would do so much effort during the day that at any time I could just sit in a chair, close my eyes and sleep immediately. I miss that.
This is a blast from the past. Anyway, the issue that was the severe stress at the time has passed. Or, at the very least, has become less urgent.
A Psychiatrist, medications and therapy.
It’s not as snark as it sounds but yeah, I don’t like to share things like this because of the insensitive commentary of others but here goes:
I used to deal with it holistically and thought I had a great handle on things.
Then something happened last year that I wish it didn’t. But it did. I’ll never be the same.
It lead to a downward spiral. Added on with more stressors. Mostly work related. But the trigger was that thing that happened.
In addition to my opening line, I go more places than I did before and I have a little travel buddy.
So it goes...
It’s not as snark as it sounds but yeah, I don’t like to share things like this because of the insensitive commentary of others but here goes:
I used to deal with it holistically and thought I had a great handle on things.
Then something happened last year that I wish it didn’t. But it did. I’ll never be the same.
It lead to a downward spiral. Added on with more stressors. Mostly work related. But the trigger was that thing that happened.
In addition to my opening line, I go more places than I did before and I have a little travel buddy.
So it goes...
How do you avoid getting prune hands? I hate that.
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