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Post by gerry on Nov 23, 2005 4:42:30 GMT -5
I have real issues with stress. So much so that I take Zoloft to curb most the psychosomatic disorders. What I still have the problem with is the purely mental issues. Technically it is called acute anxiety disorder.
I was hoping for is a way to deal with stress in an emotional sense. Any help?
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Post by shep on Nov 23, 2005 17:19:55 GMT -5
i know this is hadleys page but i want to say something.
i have suffered from depression and anxiety.i have recently (2 weeks ago) gone back on my antidepressants because i couldnt cope anymore (i had been off them for 3 months). i just wanted to let you know that ypu arent the only one to have a problem like this, but sometimes you can feel that you are.
i know that exercise can help as it make you more relaxed. even something like salsa dancing is good. perhaps if you know the cause of your anxiety this may help?
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Post by gerry on Nov 23, 2005 18:51:49 GMT -5
Since my anxiety is acute, I generally have the source staring me in the face. It is always something, but right now I am in school, so mainly it is tests. There is always something. Think about the big stressors in life, the single event kind, like job interviews, confrontations, traffic court, etc. and then have actual physical disorders leading up to those events.
The first thing that happens is more emotion, but easy distraction happens: not study for a test because I end up seeing a dirty spot in the kitchen and clean the entire thing.
Next up is exhaustion/depression: The real need to sleep or stay in bed for no reason
Last step is physical illness: stomach turns, sometimes cramps, mild headache, sometimes a fever.
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Post by Justhad on Nov 23, 2005 18:55:30 GMT -5
Ali- You're always welcome to post something, especially when you've got personal experiences to share. Any suggestions and thoughts are always welcome!
Gerry,
I'm a strange being when it comes to stress, because I tend to loose sleep and loose weight when I'm really stressed out. I had a huge amount of stress last year in my life and I just started to ease out of the things that were causing stress, like dropping an all honors program at school, dropping a few activities I couldn't keep up with, and trying to get negative people from influencing me. My best idea is to find something that drives you, something that you can turn to for a laugh, for fun, or that you have a passion for. For me, whenever I'm stressed or need a break, I read, or when I'm at home, I put in "Felicity" or "Buffy". Television and Books are great stress relievers, and for some, exercise can relieve stress too. Anything that can get your mind off what is stressing you out is a good idea. If you're trying to decide on whether or not you should get rid of something that's stressing you out, try making a pros and cons list, it'll really make you see what positives and negatives there are for each situation. I have a friend who swears by meditation as a stress reliever, and I believe that can work for some people, but I personally haven't tried it. If you're nervous about something, try and do as much as you can to feel more comfortable in the situation (if it's upcoming - study, plan ahead, etc) or have someone you know with you, so that you aren't as alone. If there's somethimg specific you'd like some help coming up with ideas for, just let me know - I'm always here.
Best wishes Gerry - and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
Hadley
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Post by Justhad on Nov 23, 2005 19:00:10 GMT -5
Gerry,
I had a huge problem with math tests last year too, and I tried everything. Doing all the homework, having four tutors, coming and taking the tests at different times, making study guides, but nothing worked. (I swear she passed me because I tried so hard - I got a D)
And I'm just going with the idea that even with 110%, math is a broken synapse for me. With the organizing, I do that too, especially when something else needs to be done - just try and work in time to do both, study while you clean! Try and control the situation, when it's in your hands, you'll feel more comfortable being there.
When it comes to getting out of bed in the morning, for one week my sophomore year, the only thing that got me out of bed was "Where in the World is Matt Lauer" on ABC, just because life had just gotten me down, I truthfully felt like I was, "going through the motions." Just try and find something to get out bed and look forward too, even if it's a brisk walk or a favorite coffee shop, something like this can mean the world.
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