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Beating the stress

Tammy3164
Tammy3164
Hi everyone. I applied for a different job and think I have a very good chance of getting it. Starting new jobs is always stressful for me but in the long run I believe this will be less stressful for me than the one I'm in now. So my question is. Knowing I will be stressed if I get it and actually a bit stressed waiting and am feeling it in the morning. Does anyone know of a way to beat the stress flare up i'm expecting? Is there a magic vitamin that I can take in excess to minimize the symptoms?
PeaceN2You
PeaceN2You
Have you tried meditation?
Tammy3164
Tammy3164
mmmm, not really. I have some sleep tapes that help me get to sleep but I wouldn't call it mediation. Do you know of any good tapes or website that I can read how to do it?
skinnybinny
skinnybinny
Stress and other negative emotions can have a big impact on our symptoms because we often have problems with cortisol, a primary stress hormone. I saw a supplement for adrenal fatigue recommended by Dr. T and was thinking of trying it, but the reviews were awful and most people suffered severe nausea so I changed my mind.

Just saw this article on coping with stress

http://stress.about.com/od/positiveattitude/ht/resilient.htm?nl=1
Tammy3164
Tammy3164
I so agree skinnybinny. I have been trying to do much of what they talk about on this website. It's not always easy but when I have negative thoughts I am now able to at least acknowledge that they may not be correct thoughts if it related to something specific so I know enough to wait it out before making decisions that I may regret later.

I had a message on my cell phone to call the HR director back. I expect he will offer me the job when I do. I've decided to accept. It will be stressful to start a new job but less stress in the long run. Right now I'm working at a prison.

Than you both for your reply.