Stress Management

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HAHAHAHA that is TOOO funny!!!!!!!!!

I love it.

Melinda

At 11:44 AM 4/17/01 -0700, you wrote:

>Subject: stress management

> Here is a stress management technique recommended

>in all the latest psychological texts:

>

>Close your eyes.

>Picture yourself near a stream.

>Birds are softly chirping in the cool, mountain air.

>No one knows your secret place.

>You are in total seclusion from that hectic place

>called " the world. "

>The soothing sound of a gentle waterfall fills

>the air with a cascade of serenity.

>The water is clear and you can easily make out the

>face of the person you're holding under the water.

>

>There now.....feeling better?

>

>__________________________________________________

>

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Meghan,

Where do you find the stress reduction or meditation classes? At the YMCA or at

private institutions? I am very interested in trying them out. I bought a

yoga tape (pm yoga for beginners by living arts) and it killed me the first time

I did it. The sitting and laying stretches were ok but I can't stand and bend

and put weight on my wrists. Maybe a different tape would be better. I wonder

if they make a yoga tape especially for arthritis sufferers?

I used to play the piano and that used to always calm me down. I would get lost

in the music. I don't have one anymore and I think it would be to painful now.

I do miss it though. I will definitely try your suggestions. Thanks Meghan!

Take care,

>>> meghan@... 01/21/02 06:37PM >>>

Hi ,

Yes, you've said it! I'm still struggling! I get so overwhelmed so

easily right now. I always have, but thought I could manage it.

I guess doing things like Yoga, taking meditation classes, finding a

warm water swimming pool nearby, really re-evaluating your life. I'm

one to talk- I've only done those things intermittently. Except the

pool, i've been pretty religious about that. I took a stress

reduction clinic on mindfulness and meditation. That was good!

There was a good article in some Yoga magazine that some simple Yoga

postures really help with strength and range of motion for people

with arthritis.

Some days I'll feel close to normal and think I'll go get a job now!

And then later I'll have over 10 joints that are stinging. It's

frustrating.

Those things can all help. I am definitely still working on my

stress. I'm going to a councilor who has had chronic pain patients

before. It helps a little bit. At least I finally acknowledged I am

depressed right now. I cry at commercials sometimes. I hate that!

Managing stress can be very personal. What works for some doesn't

work for others. Those are some of my ideas. I use to hike and dance.

But those aren't availble to me right now.

What do other people do?

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I would LOVE to exercise but whenever I do I feel like I have the flu, right

down to the chills and shakes. The aching is something awful. I've tried

yoga, a very gentle class they offer at the hospital where I work, and had

to give it up. I took the 4PM class after work and ended up going home and

going to bed after every class. I was miserable. Swimming is even worse.

I know several people have recommended swimming but that really does my back

in and gives me the same flu-like symptoms. About all I can do without

payback is walk, and only if I walk slowly and deliberately and not for more

than 15 minutes or so. No power walking or jogging. Anybody have any other

suggestions for extremely gentle exercise? Anybody else have these flu-like

feelings when they exercise? Of course my doctor looks at this as a

creative way to avoid exercise, thinks I'm making this all up.

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--one of my best relaxation techniques is to listen to solo piano

music in bed. I close my eyes and imagine my fingers on the keyboard. I

get so wrapped up, I am asleep long before the CD is over. I love Jim

Brickman music, Danny . I suggested the Gentle Yoga several days

ago--by the same company. The important thing about Yoga is you only do

what is comfortable. When they go to poses that involve your wrists, just

go back to the floor exercises until they move on. Good luck

Ks Di

Re: [ ] stress management

Meghan,

Where do you find the stress reduction or meditation classes? At the YMCA

or at private institutions? I am very interested in trying them out. I

bought a yoga tape (pm yoga for beginners by living arts) and it killed me

the first time I did it. The sitting and laying stretches were ok but I

can't stand and bend and put weight on my wrists. Maybe a different tape

would be better. I wonder if they make a yoga tape especially for arthritis

sufferers?

I used to play the piano and that used to always calm me down. I would

get lost in the music. I don't have one anymore and I think it would be to

painful now. I do miss it though. I will definitely try your suggestions.

Thanks Meghan!

Take care,

>>> meghan@... 01/21/02 06:37PM >>>

Hi ,

Yes, you've said it! I'm still struggling! I get so overwhelmed so

easily right now. I always have, but thought I could manage it.

I guess doing things like Yoga, taking meditation classes, finding a

warm water swimming pool nearby, really re-evaluating your life. I'm

one to talk- I've only done those things intermittently. Except the

pool, i've been pretty religious about that. I took a stress

reduction clinic on mindfulness and meditation. That was good!

There was a good article in some Yoga magazine that some simple Yoga

postures really help with strength and range of motion for people

with arthritis.

Some days I'll feel close to normal and think I'll go get a job now!

And then later I'll have over 10 joints that are stinging. It's

frustrating.

Those things can all help. I am definitely still working on my

stress. I'm going to a councilor who has had chronic pain patients

before. It helps a little bit. At least I finally acknowledged I am

depressed right now. I cry at commercials sometimes. I hate that!

Managing stress can be very personal. What works for some doesn't

work for others. Those are some of my ideas. I use to hike and dance.

But those aren't availble to me right now.

What do other people do?

[

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Webster

> Can anyone direct me to a credible source pertaining to stress

> management? I have read books by the heart and stroke foundation and

> some similar approaches from the world wide web but I am searching

> for somthing that is more related to the stresses of professional

> sport i.e., pressures of winning and costs of losing, nagging

> injuries, media appearances, role model etc. Please feel free to

> leave your own comments on this topic as well. Thanks in advance.

-- I am a sports psychologist. The areas you raise have more to do with

attitude, beliefs, expectations and values. As such working on self-esteem

issues and a balanced view of where competition and winning fall on the life

continuum is probably the direction you need to go in rather than applying

basic relaxation techniques.

Human Kinetics publishes many sports psychology books. If you have more

specific concerns, contact me directly at www.thewinningedge.usptapro.com or

e mail me at robertfheller@....

F. Heller,Ed.D.,ABPP

City?

* Don't forget to sign all letters with full name and city of residence if

you wish them to be published!

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Thanks for that, I really enjoyed it!! Christin

stress management

> > A lecturer, when explaining stress management to> an> > audience, raised a glass of water and asked, "how> > heavy is this glass of water?" Answers called out> > ranged from 20g to 500g. The lecturer replied,> "The> > absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how> > long you try to hold it."> >> > "If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem.> If> > I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my> right> > arm. If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call> an> > ambulance. "In each case, it's the same weight,> but> > the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes."> >> > He continued, "And that's the way it is with> stress> > management. If we carry our burdens all the time,> > sooner or later, as the burden becomes> increasingly> > heavy, we won't be able to carry on." "As with the>> > glass of water, you have to put it down for a> while> > and rest before holding it again. When we're> > refreshed, we can carry on with the burden."> >> > "So, before you return home tonight, put the> burden> > of work down. Don't carry it home. You can pick it>> > up tomorrow. Whatever burdens you're carrying now,>> > let them down for a moment if you can." "Relax;> > pick them up later after you've rested. Life is> > short. Enjoy it!> >> > And then he shared some ways of dealing with the> > burdens of life:> >> > * Accept that some days you're the pigeon, and> some> > days you're the statue.> >> > * Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in> > case you have to eat them.> >> > * Always read stuff that will make you look good> if> > you die in the middle of it.> >> > * Drive carefully. It's not only cars that can be> > recalled by their maker.> >> > * If you can't be kind, at least have the decency> to> > be vague.> >> > * If you lend someone $20 and never see that> person> > again, it was probably worth it.> >> > * It may be that your sole purpose in life is> simply> > to serve as a warning to others.> >> > * Never buy a car you can't push.> >> > * Never p ut both feet in your mouth at the same> > time, because then you won't have a leg to stand> on.> >> > * Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get> up> > and dance.> >> > * Since it's the early worm that gets eaten by the>> > bird, sleep late.> >> > * The second mouse gets the cheese.> >> > * When everything's coming your way, you're in the>> > wrong lane.> >> > * Birthdays are good for you. The more you have,> the> > longer you live.> >> > * You may be only one person in the world, but you>> > may also be the world to one person.> >> > * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make> once.> >> > * We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are> sharp,> > some are pretty and some are dull. Some have weird>> > names, and all are different colors, but they all> > have to live in the same box.> >> > * A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the> > scenery on a detour.> >> > Have an awesome day and know that someone has> > thought about you today..........I did>>~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~ The Being Sick CommunityMessage Archives-/messagesChat:- Scheduled Chats at /chatBookmarks:-Add a website URL you have found useful./linksPersonal Complaints or problems:-Please contact a moderator email: -owner Subscription Details:-1) Individual email - means that every email sent to the list you receive.2) Daily Digest - sends you 25 messages in one single email for you to browse. This is an excellent option if you receive alot of email.3) Web only/No mail - means that you can pop into groups at your convenience and receive no email.To modify your subscription settings please visit:- /joinTo subscribe or unsubscribe please email:--subscribe -unsubscribe This group is not intended to diagnose or treat illnesses. No one on this group is qualified to diagnose medical conditions. If you feel you need medical attention, seek the advice of a qualified physician.~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~When nothing is sure, everything is possible.--- Margaret Drabble~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~

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Thats good.From our home to your home, we pray and speak blessings, success and prosperity.Walter L. Scheu, Sr., Th.D.From: Christ <ludichrist2000@...>Subject: [ ] STRESS MANAGEMENTHepCingles2 , , hepperpad Date: Monday, February 9, 2009, 11:02 AM

Stress

A lecturer when explaining stress management to an audience, Raised a glass of water and asked How heavy is this glass of water?'

Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g.

The lecturer replied, 'The absolute weight doesn't matter.

It depends on how long you try to hold it.

If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem.

If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm.

If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an ambulance.

In each case, it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.'

He continued,

And that's the way it is with stress management.

If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, As the burden becomes increasingly heavy, We won't be able to carry on. '

As with the glass of water,

You have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again.

When we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden.'

So, before you return home tonight, put the burden of work down.

Don't carry it home.

You can pick it up tomorrow.

Whatever burdens you're carrying now,

Let them down for a moment if you can.'

So, my friend, Put down anything that may be a burden to you right now.

Don't pick it up again until after you've rested a while.

Here are some great ways of dealing with the burdens of life:

* Accept that some days you're the pigeon,

And some days you're the statue.

* Always keep your words soft and sweet,

Just in case you have to eat them.

* Always read stuff that will make you look good, if you die in the middle of it.

* Drive carefully. It's not only cars that can be recalled by their maker.

* If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.

* If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it…

* It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply be kind to others.

* Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won't have a leg to stand on.

* Nobody cares if you can't dance well.. Just get up and dance.

* The second mouse gets the cheese.

* When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.

* Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.

* You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person.

* We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp, some are pretty and

some are dull. Some have weird names, and all are different colors, but

they all have to live in the same box..

*A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.

love

don in kansas

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Loved it...thanks.

Cosy in SC

In a message dated 2/9/2009 11:03:22 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, ludichrist2000@... writes:

Stress

A lecturer when explaining stress management to an audience, Raised a glass of water and asked How heavy is this glass of water?'

Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g.

The lecturer replied, 'The absolute weight doesn't matter.

It depends on how long you try to hold it.

If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem.

If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm.

If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an ambulance.

In each case, it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.'

He continued,

And that's the way it is with stress management.

If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, As the burden becomes increasingly heavy, We won't be able to carry on. '

As with the glass of water,

You have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again.

When we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden.'

So, before you return home tonight, put the burden of work down.

Don't carry it home.

You can pick it up tomorrow.

Whatever burdens you're carrying now,

Let them down for a moment if you can.'

So, my friend, Put down anything that may be a burden to you right now.

Don't pick it up again until after you've rested a while.

Here are some great ways of dealing with the burdens of life:

* Accept that some days you're the pigeon,

And some days you're the statue.

* Always keep your words soft and sweet,

Just in case you have to eat them.

* Always read stuff that will make you look good, if you die in the middle of it.

* Drive carefully. It's not only cars that can be recalled by their maker.

* If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.

* If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it…

* It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply be kind to others.

* Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won't have a leg to stand on.

* Nobody cares if you can't dance well.. Just get up and dance.

* The second mouse gets the cheese.

* When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.

* Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.

* You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person.

* We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp, some are pretty and

some are dull. Some have weird names, and all are different colors, but

they all have to live in the same box..

*A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.

love

don in kansas

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In this world of running errands to accumulate money, full of frustration,

huzzle buzzle where time is an important factor and therefore stress is a

repetitive word. Stress is a psychological term. Stress applies to people's

mentality at a specific task or emotion associated with it. Stress differs with

respect to personal attributes of a person. Stress in general is associated with

men who keep themselves engaged with a variety of task and hence occupied with

deep emotional battles. Stress is the result of resistance to a particular

stimulus. Responses of stress include adaptation, stress management, anxiety and

depression which effects on the general health of the body resulting in illness.