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    Default How do you stop stress?

    I seriously can't stop shaking, i'm always tensed. I can't relax for shit, I try. I sleep 8 hours but always tired still. I just can't be calmed down, it's so bad. I'm always like this.

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    my boy has a simmilar thing, he takes saint johns wort, but the liquid and hes fine. but he said it tates horrible

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    Hit the gym!!! Work out hard!!! Good way to stop stress. Also this may sound silly but listen to some good relaxing music when you go to bed. I put on Enya (any of her music is good) By the time the first side is over I am sound asleep. Calming music by the way. (Kind of odd I like Enya seeing I grew up in the 80's hair band days!!! And still listen to it and love it!!!)
    ROCK ON !!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by dlunatics
    Hit the gym!!! Work out hard!!! Good way to stop stress. Also this may sound silly but listen to some good relaxing music when you go to bed. I put on Enya (any of her music is good) By the time the first side is over I am sound asleep. Calming music by the way. (Kind of odd I like Enya seeing I grew up in the 80's hair band days!!! And still listen to it and love it!!!)
    You hit the nail on the head ! I am usually stressed out and its not a good feeling. The only thing that helps is working out, yoga and learning how to breathe to calm myself down. Also be sure you're getting a good amount of water, it really does help. So does chamomile tea.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Farrah_Holiday
    You hit the nail on the head ! I am usually stressed out and its not a good feeling. The only thing that helps is working out, yoga and learning how to breathe to calm myself down. Also be sure you're getting a good amount of water, it really does help. So does chamomile tea.
    Right on!!! I am a certified personal trainer so I know what weight training can do for you. You are right about the water intake and tea as well. Also another thing is good nutrition.

    No smokey smokey or drinkey drinkey. A drink now and then will not hurt but don't get hammered every day. Will lead to more stress.
    ROCK ON !!!

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    Masturbation.
    Booze.
    Exercise.
    Talk to someone.
    Take a walk.
    Run around, scream and hit the walls.
    I grew up in a Stress Petri Dish, so I learned so many ways to deal with stress. I think stress kills. Did you know the Japanese have a special word for death by stress? Just like the special word for MSG.
    Drinking to stop stress IS bad, but it is one of the oldest depressants. And legal......

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    A homeopathic product from Hylands called "Calms" has helped me immensely. You can usually get it at Wild Oats Market or Whole Foods if not your local grocery store. All my friends swear by it now and it actually helped me cut down on the wine I drink at work (which I was drinking for stress - bad!).
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    I like Xanax.

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    Shaking, and can't calm down. Have you ever thought about a lack of proper nutrition/vitamins. Lack of Magnesium can cause serious problems, especially if you drink fairly heavy. As can many other lack of vital minerals/nutrients.

    If i feel rested, i will do some stretching with a head set on and listen to music that is slow, and calming. Or pop in a good movie, read a book. Anything that takes you away from feeling so high strung.

    Warm bath, cozy pj's and a nice book sounds real good.

    If all else fails.....yep ^ most prescribed drug around, Xanax.

    Pamela

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    Dance......

    Work-out......

    Sex.....

    Shoot My Gun....

    Bubble Baths.......

    Godiva Chocolate Truffles....

    Swing In A Hammock.........

    Kiss My Son's Cheek.....



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    Default Re: How do you stop stress?

    I love going to the gym, I do get lots of energy from it. But I don't have enough money to spend on a gym right now, I have to keep my money tight.


    I just want to stop feeling like i'm gonna vomit everything I eat too, and not have like this nerve striking me every ten minutes. And as of late, I feel like I don't care about anything in life. Sometimes I feel so alone too, it sucks...This is a terrible feeling too.

    Thanks for the advice girls.

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    Sounds like you have anxiety like I do. I get panic attacks too. I just have to make myself concentrate on one thing at a time, or I'll have weeks like you're having right now. Is there anything you can really throw yourself into? Books? A pet? Something crafty?

    I take Bachs Rescue Remedy when I can't eat or sleep. It's homeopathic, and helps you deal with stressful situations. I've heard good things about Calms as well. As for not being able to eat-don't force it. Drink some tea (non-caffiene!), and eat little, easy things to eat-yogurt with fruit or wheat germ, or toast or mashed taters. Carbs really hep relax me, I've found.

    Also-I agree about checking out your diet and vitamin intake-I feel better now that I take a multivitamin everyday.

    Fuschia

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    Vy, Smile Girl....



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    Default Re: How do you stop stress?

    Quote Originally Posted by Fuschia
    Sounds like you have anxiety like I do. I get panic attacks too. I just have to make myself concentrate on one thing at a time, or I'll have weeks like you're having right now. Is there anything you can really throw yourself into? Books? A pet? Something crafty?

    I take Bachs Rescue Remedy when I can't eat or sleep. It's homeopathic, and helps you deal with stressful situations. I've heard good things about Calms as well. As for not being able to eat-don't force it. Drink some tea (non-caffiene!), and eat little, easy things to eat-yogurt with fruit or wheat germ, or toast or mashed taters. Carbs really hep relax me, I've found.

    Also-I agree about checking out your diet and vitamin intake-I feel better now that I take a multivitamin everyday.

    Fuschia
    Yes, I do get anxieties & panic attacks often here and there. And i'm taking my multi vitamins daily too.



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    Default Re: How do you stop stress?

    Get a full body massage...

    Take a nice warm bath with Lavendar oil...

    Take Tai-Chi...

    Take Yoga...

    Drink some Cammomile tea...

    Listen to a Mozart Adagios CD...

    Rock in a hammock or rocking chair...

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    Quote Originally Posted by VenusGoddess
    Get a full body massage...

    Take a nice warm bath with Lavendar oil...

    Take Tai-Chi...

    Take Yoga...

    Drink some Cammomile tea...

    Listen to a Mozart Adagios CD...

    Rock in a hammock or rocking chair...
    Full body massage and Mozart....great picks!



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    Go for a walk in the woods,or on the beach.walking and other exercise is suppose to help.they say if if you are sick lately it is usually due to stress.everything from allergies to asthma to heart disease.Now if that little bit of news isn't stressing enough! Pollution also causes stress.to control stress,you have to know what's in your life that's stressing you out.List all the things that you find especially stressful,then seperate them into 2 categories.Things you can do something about and those you cannot control and must learn to accept.This process will enable you to allocate your time where it will do the most good.And I know it's hard but stop worrying about things you can't do anything about.The key to controlling stress is to monitor and challange your negative thinking.To train yourself to think more positive,begin each sentence with"At least"If you work for a jerky boss say,At least I have a job.Try and find a positive for every negative.Laughter is the best medicine for beating stress- because-like exercise,makes the body produce endorphins,the body's natural physical and emotional painkillers!
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    I'm a bit stressed too. When I get home from work I have trouble sleeping and keep thinking about work and how to do better and alot of times end up lying in bed from 2:30- 7:00 am trying to sleep. I'm doing a bit of yoga, take hot baths, and have lavender oil which help a little. I'm taking a couple days off which I'm looking forward too though. I'm going to rememer you guys suggestions though.

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    Vyanka ... I'm the same way and have been for years! I've danced, did the gym, yoga, etc. It never helps.

    I stay away from pills, prescription AND otherwise ... chemicals to fix one thing always seem to mess something else up.

    So ... I just keep busy. When I can't sleep, I'm working on something.

    Anxiety attacks! Uggggggggh! The worst is when I'm driving somewhere and get one. You have to try to concentrate on something different than whatever you were thinking about. Mind control can be a very powerful thing. Really!

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    ^ very good point. The mind is were every thing starts! Why not educate yourself about anxiety? Go to the library and get a few anxiety disorder books?

    God knows we all have some anxieties about something. But your sounds like it may be messing with you a tad too hard. You have to eat.

    Pamela

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