Life stress and how to deal...

stargirl69

musicismylife78 wrote:

you also say you feel like crying, as if thats not a way to deal with stress in and of itself. Dealing with and accepting how you feel is important and essential. Crying is as good a response to stress as anything. your goal i would assume is to feel better and more positive, but theres nothing wrong with letting the feelings in, and letting them wrap around you, envelop you.

I agree,having a really good cry is very cleansing

dottles

Digital Twilight wrote:

Cheeks wrote:

I got up super early and went to a yoga class by the beach

Yoga by the beach? That sounds amazing.

I miss doing yoga :(

Down by me they run beach yoga sessions, oh and zumba on the beach too :?

Pamela0222

Life sucks sometimes... keep doing what you're doing. Sometimes a good cry does a lot of good, even throwing a few things from time to time help relieve stress.

Maybe consider a little vacation, just to re-group your inner self, and add a little meditation or yoga to the mix of your daily life. The effects did wonders for me.

Thoughts_Arrive

And if all fails and it sucks like every day throw in the towel and see a psych.

rollings

i like to post

Heisenberg

Get yourself a cheap drum set. Beating the shit out of something in a musical way really helps

JonnyPistachio

Heisenberg wrote:

Get yourself a cheap drum set. Beating the shit out of something in a musical way really helps

haha, this is exactly why I got my start in music.
I used to leave work and either go to the golf driving range, or beat on my roomates drums. Good stress relief.

Cheeks, did ya make it to the beach?!

g under p

JonnyPistachio wrote:

Heisenberg wrote:

Get yourself a cheap drum set. Beating the shit out of something in a musical way really helps

haha, this is exactly why I got my start in music.
I used to leave work and either go to the golf driving range, or beat on my roomates drums. Good stress relief.

Cheeks, did ya make it to the beach?!

Cheeks wrote:

I'm sure everybody out there is facing some kind of stress, some worse than others. I'm at a point right now where I feel like I'm on the brink of everything falling apart. Money is a massive issue, as is the fact that my daughter and I are living away from my husband because of work and we only see him once a month—it's been like this for 18 months. There are a few other major things going on, but I won't bore you with all the details. I just feel like something has to give, and soon, and I don't think the fallout is going to be good.

I'm not a complainer... my husband and I have been through a lot together—including the loss of our first baby girl. I can usually stay pretty positive, since most “bad” things in life pale in comparison to some of the other things we've dealt with. But, honestly, right now... I just want to put my head down and cry.

Anyway, mostly I think I'm just venting, but I guess I just wondered how other people cope with stressful times... I quit smoking, I don't drink—I do smoke a little of the good stuff, but that's mainly to help manage my Crohn's disease. My usual outlets, listening to music, playing my uke, poetry... my heart's just not in it right now. What do other people do?

For me there's a good reason I keep a softball bat and batting gloves in my truck. I go to the batting cage to take the stress, frustration out on those balls. Sometimes riding my bicycle south for undetermined distance for hours till its time to turn back with NO CELL PHONE.

Sorry for the loss of a child that can be totally traumatic for anyone to live through. I wish for you all the best throughout this year...meditation or yoga are at times could be helpful to relieve your stress.

Peace

JonnyPistachio

g under p wrote:

...meditation or yoga are at times could be helpful to relieve your stress.

Peace

Ah, the batting cages are good too!!!

And Yoga! (sidenote Earle, they have free yoga at the downtown WPB library on Clematis Street on (i think) tuesday, and defintely two classes on saturdays.) I went a lot last year. The teacher is awesome. Classes fill up fast though...I am going to start going back again next week hopefully...helps a lot with EVERYTHING!

g under p

JonnyPistachio wrote:

g under p wrote:

...meditation or yoga are at times could be helpful to relieve your stress.

Peace

Ah, the batting cages are good too!!!

And Yoga! (sidenote Earle, they have free yoga at the downtown WPB library on Clematis Street on (i think) tuesday, and defintely two classes on saturdays.) I went a lot last year. The teacher is awesome. Classes fill up fast though...I am going to start going back again next week hopefully...helps a lot with EVERYTHING!

Going into Palm Beach is such a hike for me especially with all the traffic and snowbirds in town.

Yes my fiance is one of the best yoga teachers at LA Fitness Wellington....I've taken her class a couple times in the past, i think I'll try it a few more times this year....that's funny just this morning we were looking up where yoga conferences are around the country closest one Atlanta Ga, furtherest Vancouver BC.

Peace

Cheeks

I'm still a little mind blown from the amount of support I'm getting from total strangers... Thanks for all your thoughtful responses. I've really given them thought and used what I can.
One major catch for me is that I don't have anyone to leave my daughter with very often... so as tempting as some ideas are, I just can't take off for hours at a time. Also, it's dark here by the time I get home from work at 4:30 pm, and we have cougars and coyotes where we live.
However, over the weekend I did have a really good cry with one of my best girl friends. She's all "why the f--- didn't you say something earlier?" Anyway, now I have her checking up on me every few hours
I do yoga at home pretty much everyday, but it has been a while since I was able to make it to a class. I'll go when I can.

Pamela0222 wrote:

Life sucks sometimes... keep doing what you're doing. Sometimes a good cry does a lot of good, even throwing a few things from time to time help relieve stress.

Maybe consider a little vacation, just to re-group your inner self, and add a little meditation or yoga to the mix of your daily life. The effects did wonders for me.

I do actually have a week in Cancun coming up at the end of February for my sister's wedding. We totally couldn't afford to go on our own, so my sister is paying for us. As generous as this is (and I adore my sister), it does add some stress since it just feels awkward. But I'll do my best to enjoy it while we're there.

Heisenberg wrote:

Get yourself a cheap drum set. Beating the shit out of something in a musical way really helps

LOL... my daughter has a drum set (for being only 2, she has a remarkable sense of rhythm), so perhaps I'll take a go at them. Hope they don't break. On a side note... Breaking Bad is awesome!

JonnyPistachio wrote:

Cheeks, did ya make it to the beach?!

Yes, my daughter and I bundled up and went to the beach. We playing in the rain on the sand (tide was out) and she thought this was great. I think the extra exercise was good for us both.

g under p wrote:

For me there's a good reason I keep a softball bat and batting gloves in my truck. I go to the batting cage to take the stress, frustration out on those balls. Sometimes riding my bicycle south for undetermined distance for hours till its time to turn back with NO CELL PHONE.

Sorry for the loss of a child that can be totally traumatic for anyone to live through. I wish for you all the best throughout this year...meditation or yoga are at times could be helpful to relieve your stress.

Peace

I think the physical outlet for stress may be what I need at times. I'm think I might hang up the old punching bag in garage again. I actually used to use this quite a bit after I had our first daughter--she was stillborn. It was one of my more positive ways of coping. I used to punch and punch and punch while listening to Save You at top volume. Thanks for your kind wishes...

Anyway, nothing has changed so far, but I have to say I'm feeling much better about being able to cope until they do change... I'm working on a few things. Sending you all many hugs of thanks!

mfc2006

for me, i can relieve stress by either running or by writing/playing music.

JonnyPistachio

Cheeks wrote:

I'm still a little mind blown from the amount of support I'm getting from total strangers... Thanks for all your thoughtful responses. I've really given them thought and used what I can.
One major catch for me is that I don't have anyone to leave my daughter with very often... so as tempting as some ideas are, I just can't take off for hours at a time. Also, it's dark here by the time I get home from work at 4:30 pm, and we have cougars and coyotes where we live.
However, over the weekend I did have a really good cry with one of my best girl friends. She's all "why the f--- didn't you say something earlier?" Anyway, now I have her checking up on me every few hours
I do yoga at home pretty much everyday, but it has been a while since I was able to make it to a class. I'll go when I can.

Pamela0222 wrote:

Life sucks sometimes... keep doing what you're doing. Sometimes a good cry does a lot of good, even throwing a few things from time to time help relieve stress.

Maybe consider a little vacation, just to re-group your inner self, and add a little meditation or yoga to the mix of your daily life. The effects did wonders for me.

I do actually have a week in Cancun coming up at the end of February for my sister's wedding. We totally couldn't afford to go on our own, so my sister is paying for us. As generous as this is (and I adore my sister), it does add some stress since it just feels awkward. But I'll do my best to enjoy it while we're there.

Heisenberg wrote:

Get yourself a cheap drum set. Beating the shit out of something in a musical way really helps

LOL... my daughter has a drum set (for being only 2, she has a remarkable sense of rhythm), so perhaps I'll take a go at them. Hope they don't break. On a side note... Breaking Bad is awesome!

JonnyPistachio wrote:

Cheeks, did ya make it to the beach?!

Yes, my daughter and I bundled up and went to the beach. We playing in the rain on the sand (tide was out) and she thought this was great. I think the extra exercise was good for us both.

g under p wrote:

For me there's a good reason I keep a softball bat and batting gloves in my truck. I go to the batting cage to take the stress, frustration out on those balls. Sometimes riding my bicycle south for undetermined distance for hours till its time to turn back with NO CELL PHONE.

Sorry for the loss of a child that can be totally traumatic for anyone to live through. I wish for you all the best throughout this year...meditation or yoga are at times could be helpful to relieve your stress.

Peace

I think the physical outlet for stress may be what I need at times. I'm think I might hang up the old punching bag in garage again. I actually used to use this quite a bit after I had our first daughter--she was stillborn. It was one of my more positive ways of coping. I used to punch and punch and punch while listening to Save You at top volume. Thanks for your kind wishes...

Anyway, nothing has changed so far, but I have to say I'm feeling much better about being able to cope until they do change... I'm working on a few things. Sending you all many hugs of thanks!

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