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.
I've finally gotten into a place in my life where I'm succeeding in the things I feel are important. I'm in a long distance relationship (yes laugh if you feel the need) that is going beyond well and my grades are in good standing at the moment. I'm getting into audition concerts and I have a lead in a play at my school. I should be perfectly content...right?
As I look ahead for the next couple of months, especially the next two weeks, all I see is work. I know that in my life, the things I care about take a lot of work. But I've found myself caring less and less about things in my life that used to matter so much. I'm not trying any less in them, but I've practically stopped caring completely. Everyone in my life, my conductors, directors, parents, teachers, are trying to tell me what is important to me, what my priorities are. Everyone is telling me that what they are pushing on me should be at the top of my list. I guess they all saw that I was happy and finally had things balanced out, so they decided to pile more on.
I just want to get away from it all. Just thinking about everything going on in my life starts me hyperventalating into a panic attack. How do I deal? I feel like my voice and my lungs are being crushed.
As I look ahead for the next couple of months, especially the next two weeks, all I see is work. I know that in my life, the things I care about take a lot of work. But I've found myself caring less and less about things in my life that used to matter so much. I'm not trying any less in them, but I've practically stopped caring completely. Everyone in my life, my conductors, directors, parents, teachers, are trying to tell me what is important to me, what my priorities are. Everyone is telling me that what they are pushing on me should be at the top of my list. I guess they all saw that I was happy and finally had things balanced out, so they decided to pile more on.
I just want to get away from it all. Just thinking about everything going on in my life starts me hyperventalating into a panic attack. How do I deal? I feel like my voice and my lungs are being crushed.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
When I see my future as an overload of continuous work I also become very overwhelmed. When I was in college it was easier because there were breaks between semesters. I wish that worked in the working world. It does, but for me, only under the evil word unemployment.
If you can plan a vacation after the next few months are over that may give you something to be hopeful for. If you have spare time on the weekends, try to plan to go out with friends for dinner, or go to the movies. It is important to fulfill your off time with events that make you feel like life is more than just work. But I also recommend getting enough sleep and taking one day at a time. When I was younger I used to go hiking with my dad every other weekend. It really allowed me to stop thinking about school and other bothersome issues.