Stress Management Support Group

Stress management defines stress as a person's physiological response to an external stimulus that triggers the "fight-or-flight" reaction.Stress can be overwhelming. This community is for best practices in stress management.

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dbbaol 11/01/2015

How do you do it?

Im a mother of two.
A full time student working on my Master Degree
I work 4 different jobs and I volunteer to plan events at our intermediate and high school.

Sometimes I feel overwhelmed and like my responsibilities never end.
On the other hand I love each of the things I do and like the feeling of being busy.

Anyone in the same boat?

pam640 11/04/2015

Hi, I was in a similar boat a few years ago: I attended online school for my masters, worked two jobs, took care of a sick husband who was bed bound, trying to help my son (who was greatly unmotivated at the time) to graduate high school, and trying to get a much older adult stepchild to become self-sufficient, get a job, and get his own place. I remember so clearly also that I was dealing the ending stages of a friendship I had since childhood. I went through so much, and I wouldn't doubt that's why I have hypertension issues today. But my faith in God and confidence that what I am doing WILL pay off is what kept me going. I put will in capital letters because if I was going to expend all of that time and money on an education, it has no choice but to work for me! Lol. I want you to hold on and keep pushing, because you will look back and be so glad you did.

dbbaol 11/09/2015

Awesome! Sometimes its difficult without instant gratification but I keep in mind that one day it'll all be worth it!

honeygirl70 11/09/2015

Hi, I'm working on my Master's too ladies as we speak. I have one year left and I be glad when it is over. It is rough with two little ones and a hubby with a full time job. But guess what I have put in my two week notice . I will have a piece of mind to be with my daughters and finish school. I hope you all are doing well.

ladymayala 11/15/2015

Hello. I'm in a similar boat as you. I don't have children of my own, but I'm working on my master's, working a regular job, and doing an internship. My family is close and supportive, but I wish I was around others who knew what it felt like.

I'm in a position where I want to take a vacation, but can't because of not having enough leave and needing to put in enough days at the internship job before I can. I'm tired, I won't lie. I thank God for His mercy and favor because otherwise, I don't know how I would make it.

Please be encouraged.

dbbaol 11/20/2015

It is interesting to see others in the same position as me. I am a bit of a schedule freak and feel that I need to have a schedule to handle my life and need to have a plan for all things that I do. With the position im in, i'm forced to take things day by day. Different experience and unusual for me.

Vacation from life sounds great!

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