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How to avoid stress and upset?

lu2013
lu2013
They say stress effects our gastritis and I've had a case where I can see it's true. My work has been really stressful, and unless I quit (which is not really what I want), this will continue and even get worse. I lost my mom less than a year ago, so am dealing with horrible upset. And I have two young kids that have busy lives where I'm running from one activity to the next. Stress is just a part of life. This weekend was a ceremony for my mom's passing (stone put up) and I'm feeling physically awful...soo nauseous. And of course, with all of this, my diet isn't the best. So being realistic, how can we just avoid / ignore the stress? I don't see things getting any better between work, family and just dealing with loss, etc.
deleted_user
deleted_user
A lot of people have recommended meditation. It just isn't for me, especially when I'm getting aches. You could start with Meditation For Dummies (That's the book I have. A friend swears by it...)

I'm not quite sure how to deal with the stress. I know you drink coffee. For me, it boosts the mood. But later, I feel more stress (anxious) than usual.

I was thinking today that if I could just turn off my stress and anxiety for ONE day, how would my body feel. How many aches would I get and how severe would they be? Interesting question.

Oddly enough, my nausea hasn't been too bad lately. But I trade it for aches, unlike you. How many hours a day would you say you get it on average?
deleted_user
deleted_user
You know, I don't have many friends. Actually, I just have one. I think friends are the best way to relive stress. People to talk to. I made the mistake a long time ago of not reaching out and keeping the few I had
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi lu2013,

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. This is one good article that I think may help.

http://www.studygs.net/stress.htm

Take care and hugs!

Philip
terri002
terri002
Hi Lu
So sorry to hear about your stress. I too am suffering from stress at the moment. My son's dog had to have its leg amputated in June of this year, he was doing so well and now it seems he is going down hill. i know its nothing like your situation but he is a member of our family. I had started feeling better, no nausea and eating well, now since yesterday i feel sick and couldn't sleep last night. That coupled with stress at work doesn't make for feeling any better.

Take care and hope you feel better soon.
lu2013
lu2013
dinosos, I have to say that like you, I don't think meditation is for me. I remember once in couples councelling, the therapist had us try it...and all I could do what try not to laugh. I know it helps some, but not me. Actually last week I had a day off, and the nausea was gone by morning (mind you, I did have to take a 150mg zantac on top of my PPIs). I have today off too, but am dealing with sadness of losing my mom. Oh, and like you, I'm quiet and don't have a big social circle of friends. I have maybe 4 that I can call good friends, so know how you feel.

duniawayang, thanks. WIll take a look at the link.

terri, I grew up with dogs so do understand as they become one of the family. Am sorry and hope things turn around for him.