Stress

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The ATM's are in populated places and just recently I have had too

much stress to venture that far, tomorrow I have to venture a bit

further though :-(

Wednesdays are my bussiest days.

Really need to sleep soon, brain beginning to crash, probably end up

reading for ages in bed as per usual though. My sleep patterns are

all over the place recently, probably why I am rambling more - oh

well I just hope I am making some coherent sense in all my mad

ramblings :-)

> In a message dated 5/2/2006 6:24:19 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> julie.stevenson16@... writes:

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> It is just hassle trying to go and get cash now a days and brings

me

> into contact with more people - way too many people :-( Sometimes

I

> cannot handle going further than the local shop. I don't drive

btw.

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> You don't have ATM's around? They are all over the place around

here.

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> PS: I don't drive either.

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In a message dated 5/3/2006 2:35:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, julie.stevenson16@... writes:

Mmmmmmmmm don't think son would appreciate being dragged out at midnight otherwise that might have been a possiblility, plus there are some undesirable elements in the area I live in :-(

Same around here. My mother won't go anywhere near or after dark without me in the car with her. There are also some streets leading from main surface roads to the house we won't take at all, especially those that run in front of the apartments. Last time we went past there we saw a drug deal going down (which my mother proceeded to stare at, with the other people staring back, until I swatted her on the arm and told her to speed up). Time before that there was one heck of a fight between about 12 people going up between the buildings. Crime really isn't that bad in the places we go, but it is kind of dicey.

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greebohere wrote:

> It is just hassle trying to go and get cash now a days and brings me

> into contact with more people - way too many people :-( Sometimes I

> cannot handle going further than the local shop. I don't drive btw.

>

Take your bank card at midnight and go to the nearest bank. Walk in to

the empty cash machine lobby get all the cash you need. (well up to the

limit of what you have on deposit anyway)

Ace

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greebohere wrote:

> It is just hassle trying to go and get cash now a days and brings me

> into contact with more people - way too many people :-( Sometimes I

> cannot handle going further than the local shop. I don't drive btw.

>

Take your bank card at midnight and go to the nearest bank. Walk in to

the empty cash machine lobby get all the cash you need. (well up to the

limit of what you have on deposit anyway)

Ace

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Mmmmmmmmm don't think son would appreciate being dragged out at

midnight otherwise that might have been a possiblility, plus there are

some undesirable elements in the area I live in :-(

> > It is just hassle trying to go and get cash now a days and brings me

> > into contact with more people - way too many people :-( Sometimes I

> > cannot handle going further than the local shop. I don't drive btw.

> >

> Take your bank card at midnight and go to the nearest bank. Walk in

to

> the empty cash machine lobby get all the cash you need. (well up to

the

> limit of what you have on deposit anyway)

>

> Ace

>

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>

" Oh I hope they get it right soon, such things are trying and

> frustrating to me and if they continue will soon become stressful

too. "

It would be comical if it weren't so frustrating how things get so

screwed up these days. I'm trying to get the car I just bought in my

married name which is proving difficult. Even though my prior car was

in my married name they can only pull up my prior name. How did that

happened and why can't they fix it? Who knows (no one, apparently).

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> > It is just hassle trying to go and get cash now a days and brings me

> > into contact with more people - way too many people :-( Sometimes I

> > cannot handle going further than the local shop. I don't drive btw.

> >

> Take your bank card at midnight and go to the nearest bank. Walk in

to

> the empty cash machine lobby get all the cash you need. (well up to

the

> limit of what you have on deposit anyway)

>

> Ace

I go to the ATM early morning before work. Though I don't like to get

up any earlier than I have to, I'll still try and do whatever errands I

can before 8:00 am. Ah, peace.

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I was just whining - it is that time of month, plus it always seems

busy - maybe 2am in the morning would be good, but couldn't justify

dragging my son up.

Yes there are often alternatives (I'm not sure about 'always') - but

not always good ones - needs be must - whatever.

It's been one of them days btw - and yes I'm in a whingey mood :-)

I'm stressed out at mo' by too much unexpected changes - just mostly

lots of annoying things - but they add up and I can't just do what I

want when I want I have my son to consider.

just be thankful that there is this nice monitor and distance between

us all at the moment :-) I'm in a foul mood.

> > Mmmmmmmmm don't think son would appreciate being dragged out at

> > midnight otherwise that might have been a possiblility, plus

there

are

> > some undesirable elements in the area I live in :-(

> > >

>

> Well the real point is that there are always alternatives. Nine

A.M.

on

> a Tuesday or whatever time is not crowded.

>

> Ace

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VISIGOTH@... wrote:

> One of the big problems with the self-checkout is that any problem you

> have, the one human worker there has to come over to help you. Since

> there could be 6 or more people they are watching, they are usually

> overwhelmed. The machine also calls for them if you are trying to buy

> any

Where do you see these self checkouts. The only setup I have ever seen

is 4 automated checkouts and one attendant. I have used lots of them and

for the most part my biggest complaint is that they cater to the dumbest

customer. The verbal cues sound as if they were addressing young

children. I speed through them faster than the verbal prompts cam

process so I am always waiting for them to complete so that I can

continue on.

I have found some that were poorly programmed and therefore do not work

well. The ones a Canadian Home Depot stores can not handle multiple

inputs of none scanned items without assistance and the over sized item

check is seriously flawed but other than that I don't mind them. In

Albertson's stores they are far superior to the understaffed regular

checkouts.

Ace

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VISIGOTH@... wrote:

> One of the big problems with the self-checkout is that any problem you

> have, the one human worker there has to come over to help you. Since

> there could be 6 or more people they are watching, they are usually

> overwhelmed. The machine also calls for them if you are trying to buy

> any

Where do you see these self checkouts. The only setup I have ever seen

is 4 automated checkouts and one attendant. I have used lots of them and

for the most part my biggest complaint is that they cater to the dumbest

customer. The verbal cues sound as if they were addressing young

children. I speed through them faster than the verbal prompts cam

process so I am always waiting for them to complete so that I can

continue on.

I have found some that were poorly programmed and therefore do not work

well. The ones a Canadian Home Depot stores can not handle multiple

inputs of none scanned items without assistance and the over sized item

check is seriously flawed but other than that I don't mind them. In

Albertson's stores they are far superior to the understaffed regular

checkouts.

Ace

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> Where do you see these self checkouts. The only setup I have ever seen

> is 4 automated checkouts and one attendant. I have used lots of them and

> for the most part my biggest complaint is that they cater to the dumbest

> customer. The verbal cues sound as if they were addressing young

> children. I speed through them faster than the verbal prompts cam

> process so I am always waiting for them to complete so that I can

> continue on.

I have no problems with these machines. I much prefer them to going

through the checkout, especially since only small loads can go

through. My library has similar systems as well. I remember, though,

when I first encountered the machines in my hometown, they didn't work

so well. Now I'm in one of the country's technology capitals so it's

no wonder that these machines work well. Perhaps it will just take

some time for better quality machines to show up everywhere.

sara

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anticivilization longings http://motheranarchy.blogspot.com

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> Where do you see these self checkouts. The only setup I have ever seen

> is 4 automated checkouts and one attendant. I have used lots of them and

> for the most part my biggest complaint is that they cater to the dumbest

> customer. The verbal cues sound as if they were addressing young

> children. I speed through them faster than the verbal prompts cam

> process so I am always waiting for them to complete so that I can

> continue on.

I have no problems with these machines. I much prefer them to going

through the checkout, especially since only small loads can go

through. My library has similar systems as well. I remember, though,

when I first encountered the machines in my hometown, they didn't work

so well. Now I'm in one of the country's technology capitals so it's

no wonder that these machines work well. Perhaps it will just take

some time for better quality machines to show up everywhere.

sara

--

anticivilization longings http://motheranarchy.blogspot.com

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Hi ,

First, let me say that you have my condolences for the situation

you're in over there. My foster son did 2 tours and, from what he told

me, it wasn't pretty. I pray that you're not stuck in Al-Anbar

provence, it seems to be quite the hotbed of activity these days.

With that said, I think you've come to the right place for relief. EFT

is very effective at relieving all kinds of stress and stress related

conditions. As such, I'll be sending you a copy of my Tapping Shortcut

Chart and Craig's EFT manual as soon as I finish typing up this

post. When you get it, read through it and get an understanding of the

mechanics of this technique.

What you want to do is think about the biggest problem you're dealing

with and begin there. Give the problem a number from 1 to 10, with 10

being the absolute worst. Remember this number. Following the

instructions on the tapping chart and, after you're through with one

round of tapping on the problem, take a deep breath and reassess what

the number would be now as you think about the problem. Here's an

example of how to do a couple of rounds.

I'm going to IED's for this example as I know that it's a BIG concern

over there. So the first thing to do is give it a number. I know that

if I was over there, it'd rate a 10+. So with the number established,

you'd do the following:

" Even though I have this fear of IEDs, I deeply and completely accept

myself. "

You'd say this affirmation statement 3 times while tapping on the

karate chop point (see the chart for it's location). Next you'd move

on the actual tapping points. Again, the chart shows you where to tap.

So the first thing to do is come up with a reminder phrase. In this

case it could be, " This IED fear. " Repeat this phrase as you go down

through all the tapping points. You want to try and tap from 5 - 7

times on each point when saying the reminder phrase.

Now, take a deep breath and reassess the IED fear. Did the number go

down? Let's say it did, it went from a 10+ to, say, a 7. Now that you

have a new number, you go back and do another round. It's basically

the same except for a few word changes.

" Even though I still have SOME of this fear of IEDs, I deeply and

completely accept myself. "

Note that the word SOME was added. This is because you are dealing

with the remaining fear.

While tapping the points, the reminder phrase would go along the lines

of, " This REMAINING IED fear. " Again, you're tapping on the remaining

fear of IEDs.

As done before, take a deep breath and reassess the IED fear. Did it

go down? Yes? Cool! Then you'd simply repeat repeat the second round

as many times as needed to bring the number down to a 1 (no fear at

all). Keep in mind, once you eliminate that fear, EFT doesn't make you

stupid. After bringing the fear down to a 1 you're not going to walk

up and want to hug an IED. EFT simply takes away the excess fear

that's interfering with you daily duties. Hopefully, it'll leave you

with a clear head and help to keep you out of harms way. But with any

kind of war situation, there are no guarantees.

Now the EID fear was just one example and simply a way of showing you

how EFT works. Definately try it on every one of your fears and

anxieties and report back to us with your progress. My prayers go out

to you and I wish for nothing more that for you to come back home

safely to your friends and family. Oh, one other thing, my son

reminded me that when he was over there he never took off his body

armor. He said that next to his weapon, his body armor was his best

friend.

Godspeed to you and here's hoping for your safe return...

-Jef

>

> Am currently deployed to Iraq, have bee here over a year, and still

> have a long way to go. Am asking for methods to help cope with daily

> stress levels faced in a combat envirment. Please e-mail, thanks

>

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- Like others have mentioned, first let me thank you for your

service! Next, as this is my first post, I will try to be brief and

to the point. I often suggest to people suffering from stress,

anxiety and even depression to take a " little mental holiday " via

quiet meditation that is full of FANTASY.

That is, perhaps just before you go to sleep, take yourself

somewhere, and make it somewhere pleasing to all your senses. Think

of the smells, tastes, sounds, touches and sights around you

actively. Be there. Let your body sense and feel and experience

all that goodness, fun, pleasure and relaxation.

Do this actively, and often, and you'll soon become a pro at what I

like to call " purposeful placement. " When our lives are full of

stress and worry, as in your position, our central nervous system

craves and needs a little respite. Giving yourself a mental holiday

will refresh you, as well as give you inner peace.

Now this technique never replaces real fun, pleasure, joy, etc., but

when placed in a stressful and even hostile constant, this mini-

escape can be essential.

All the best,

Given

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>

> A few people have asked me about stress tests that their client

could use.

>

> For a very quick, simple and interesting stress test that is easy

to administer and check go to :

>

> http://webpages.charter.net/hkirtley/stress/

>

> It's worth the couple of minutes and the test itself will help

relieve some stress.Giggles & Grins-

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> Message: 4

> Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2003 10:32:15 -0700 (PDT)

> From: Laffin Lyn

> Subject: Stress

> Yow.. the link about the dolphins was kinda funny because i kept on

wondering if it was real that there are 2 dolphins while all I see

was a cow and a dolphin.. I agree that I'm quite stress nowadays but

is that game for real? by the way can you give me some tips on how to

release stress and negative thoughts out of our body system? I would

really be a lot of help cause I can' tseem to focus on my studies and

I'm always confused..Please...

> More Evidence That Stress is Major Factor for Infections

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> Because all Hypnosis is all in your mind, why not use it?

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Hi Ellen!

This is my weight gain history - starvation dieting. It slows the

metabolism and tells your system to conserve that fat-fuel for the

famine that's come to the land! Yes, very familiar with this and it's

still my biggest challenge just remembering to eat enough to keep

that metabolism furnace stoked and burning.

Hope your dad does well - Tj

>

> Hi everyone,

>

> My father had a double mild stroke last tuesday and I was so

stressed out that I wasn't eating very much and by the end of the 3rd

day I fould myself gaining weight. after the 4th day he was home

with me and my husband and I yelled at myself and said stop. I

started eating my regular way and withing 3 days I lost my 5 lbs that

I had gained.

>

> I was wondering if this ever happened to anyone else where you gain

weight by not eating instead of just maintaing it? Please let me

know your thoughts.

>

> Thank you in advance.

> Ellen Serpa

> Dr. P in fla

> 10/24/05

> 250/248/149/140

> highest/pre-op/now/future

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, for what it is worth my dr. put me on Zoloft, seems to be helping a bit, but I think they will probably need to be upped a bit. My PCP put me on it, when I went to the Virialolgy place they said it was a low dose. I don't seem to have any side effects. I also asked for valuim once (for another reason) and that seemed to help with things that happened instantly. Zoloft has to be in your system for a bit. Thats all I know, hope it helps!Checkers2001 <simplicity53@...> wrote: The stress

topic has come up a few times recently. I'm planning to call my treatment team tomorrow as the stress levels in my home right now are unavoidable. They won't last forever and there is a light in sight as my son and I are working at getting him some help as quickly as possible -but in the meantime, I am overloaded. I'm wondering if there are medications some of you have been on to help lessen some of the anxiety in dealing with life's rough stuff. Would like to have some recommendations from all of you before talking to the docs. I tend to really shy away from taking medications - but being under treatment makes me feel like anything that might help me weather the storm would be a good idea.my love to all, karenHugs from ME

Don't be flakey. Get for Mobile and always stay connected to friends.

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To , and anyone else curious. I have been suffering from stress (I

call it anxiety, panic attacks, etc.) for the past 10 years plus. I

have a script for Xanax, and IF it is not abused, it is a wonderful and

safe drug that quickly reduces anxiety. In fact, one morning years ago

I really thought I was having a heart attack. Dry lips, palpitations,

shortness of breath, stinging pain going down my left arm. My wife

called 911, as she had never seen me in this condition. They got here

quickly, went through all the symptons, asked what I had done about it

(told them I took one Xanax), They told me to immediately take another,

and hung around another 15 minutes to monitor me. When they first

arrived, my b/p was something like 240/160, and that went down to

normal within 10 minutes. I still get anxiety, with the sweats,

breathing problems, etc., and usually one Xanax takes car of it.

Absolutely nothing else works for me, and with the hcv, the last thing

I need to worry about is, Worry! Beware of abusing this drug,as it IS

addictive. Many doctors will not prescribe if for that reason. Typical

AMA Docs, but mine is cool.

RE: The stress topic has come up a few times recently, by .

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Yea... I think too much Stress caused all the anxiety attacks ive been

having over the past year . . . I was always very strong minded and

thought is could never happen to me, but it did and came out of no

where. Sometimes it feels like reality is slipping away. This normal?

It happens when my mind is not occupied, but when I focus and do

something, it usually goes away. One of these days ill get some pills

for it (when I get insurance that is). I try not to stay at home too

much and let it effect my life, but going out and just thinking I will

have one will cause a mild attack. Its weird how " the mind " can play

games on you... (About a year ago they started and I was stressed

about: finishing college, my career, parents being sick.. damn I could

go on forever.)

23, FL

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> To , and anyone else curious. I have been suffering from stress (I

> call it anxiety, panic attacks, etc.) for the past 10 years plus. I

> have a script for Xanax, and IF it is not abused, it is a wonderful and

> safe drug that quickly reduces anxiety. In fact, one morning years ago

> I really thought I was having a heart attack. Dry lips, palpitations,

> shortness of breath, stinging pain going down my left arm. My wife

> called 911, as she had never seen me in this condition. They got here

> quickly, went through all the symptons, asked what I had done about it

> (told them I took one Xanax), They told me to immediately take another,

> and hung around another 15 minutes to monitor me. When they first

> arrived, my b/p was something like 240/160, and that went down to

> normal within 10 minutes. I still get anxiety, with the sweats,

> breathing problems, etc., and usually one Xanax takes car of it.

> Absolutely nothing else works for me, and with the hcv, the last thing

> I need to worry about is, Worry! Beware of abusing this drug,as it IS

> addictive. Many doctors will not prescribe if for that reason. Typical

> AMA Docs, but mine is cool.

>

> RE: The stress topic has come up a few times recently, by .

>

[Guest guest]

Thank Rick. I love the line - " the last thing we need to worry about is -

worry! " I've been

really conscious of keeping my stress levels down while on treatment - even had

a

massage yesterday! but some things are just out of my control. hugs and good

thoughts,

karen

>

> To , and anyone else curious. I have been suffering from stress (I

> call it anxiety, panic attacks, etc.) for the past 10 years plus. I

> have a script for Xanax, and IF it is not abused, it is a wonderful and

> safe drug that quickly reduces anxiety. In fact, one morning years ago

> I really thought I was having a heart attack. Dry lips, palpitations,

> shortness of breath, stinging pain going down my left arm. My wife

> called 911, as she had never seen me in this condition. They got here

> quickly, went through all the symptons, asked what I had done about it

> (told them I took one Xanax), They told me to immediately take another,

> and hung around another 15 minutes to monitor me. When they first

> arrived, my b/p was something like 240/160, and that went down to

> normal within 10 minutes. I still get anxiety, with the sweats,

> breathing problems, etc., and usually one Xanax takes car of it.

> Absolutely nothing else works for me, and with the hcv, the last thing

> I need to worry about is, Worry! Beware of abusing this drug,as it IS

> addictive. Many doctors will not prescribe if for that reason. Typical

> AMA Docs, but mine is cool.

>

> RE: The stress topic has come up a few times recently, by .

>

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I also have suffered a couple of panic attacks... I can now sense the oncoming symptoms... clammy hands, cold sweat, heart palpatations, intense fear. I take xanax, too. In fact my GI doctor is giving me the script for it while I'm on tx. It does work, but I only take it when needed. net_twunky <net_twunky@...> wrote: Yea... I think too much Stress caused all the anxiety attacks ive beenhaving over the past year . . . I was always very strong minded andthought is could never happen to me, but it did and came out

of nowhere. Sometimes it feels like reality is slipping away. This normal?It happens when my mind is not occupied, but when I focus and dosomething, it usually goes away. One of these days ill get some pillsfor it (when I get insurance that is). I try not to stay at home toomuch and let it effect my life, but going out and just thinking I willhave one will cause a mild attack. Its weird how "the mind" can playgames on you... (About a year ago they started and I was stressedabout: finishing college, my career, parents being sick.. damn I couldgo on forever.)23, FL>> To , and anyone else curious. I have been suffering from stress (I > call it anxiety, panic attacks, etc.) for the past 10 years plus. I > have a script for Xanax, and IF

it is not abused, it is a wonderful and > safe drug that quickly reduces anxiety. In fact, one morning years ago > I really thought I was having a heart attack. Dry lips, palpitations, > shortness of breath, stinging pain going down my left arm. My wife > called 911, as she had never seen me in this condition. They got here > quickly, went through all the symptons, asked what I had done about it > (told them I took one Xanax), They told me to immediately take another, > and hung around another 15 minutes to monitor me. When they first > arrived, my b/p was something like 240/160, and that went down to > normal within 10 minutes. I still get anxiety, with the sweats, > breathing problems, etc., and usually one Xanax takes car of it. > Absolutely nothing else works for me, and with the hcv, the last thing > I need to worry about is, Worry! Beware of abusing this drug,as it IS >

addictive. Many doctors will not prescribe if for that reason. Typical > AMA Docs, but mine is cool.> > RE: The stress topic has come up a few times recently, by .>

Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Small Business.

[Guest guest]

thank you, Kerri - appreciate the guidance here. I too sense their onslaught -

remember

them from other tough transitions in our home. I've weathered the other storms,

but

being on treatment I am thinking some help is in order (probably was before but

sometimes my stubborn nature prevails lol). I put a call in this morning and am

waiting to

hear back.

> >

> > To , and anyone else curious. I have been suffering from stress (I

> > call it anxiety, panic attacks, etc.) for the past 10 years plus. I

> > have a script for Xanax, and IF it is not abused, it is a wonderful and

> > safe drug that quickly reduces anxiety. In fact, one morning years ago

> > I really thought I was having a heart attack. Dry lips, palpitations,

> > shortness of breath, stinging pain going down my left arm. My wife

> > called 911, as she had never seen me in this condition. They got here

> > quickly, went through all the symptons, asked what I had done about it

> > (told them I took one Xanax), They told me to immediately take another,

> > and hung around another 15 minutes to monitor me. When they first

> > arrived, my b/p was something like 240/160, and that went down to

> > normal within 10 minutes. I still get anxiety, with the sweats,

> > breathing problems, etc., and usually one Xanax takes car of it.

> > Absolutely nothing else works for me, and with the hcv, the last thing

> > I need to worry about is, Worry! Beware of abusing this drug,as it IS

> > addictive. Many doctors will not prescribe if for that reason. Typical

> > AMA Docs, but mine is cool.

> >

> > RE: The stress topic has come up a few times recently, by .

> >

>

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> Have a HUGE year through Small Business.

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Liz, Try not to get yourself so stressed. Whoever can get there will be there. Snow, we cannot do anything about that, but they do seem to be keeping the roads pretty clear once the storms have passed through.Stress is the biggy on the fibro flaring, so try to stay calm and take things as they come. No more snow until later in the day on Sunday into Monday...

Fay

Love starts with a smile, grows with a kiss, and ends with a tear.

Re: STRESS LEVEL

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE OUT THERE. THINGS DID NOT GO THE WAY THERE WERE PLANNED. MY S-I-L CALLED AND HAD ASKED IF WE COULD MAKE IT TO KANSAS CITY, MO. I ASKED IF THE BUS WAS RUNNING TO WICHITA. SHE WAS GOING TO CHECK AND CALL ME BACK. I TRIED TO REACH HER AS HER GREAT AUNT SAID SHE WOULD WIRE US THE MONEY TO GO PICK HER UP.

4 HOURS LATER SHE CALLED AND WAS ON A BUS BACK TO KNOXVILLE, TN. SHE IS VERY DISCOURAGED AND NOT EVEN SURE WHETHER TO TRY TO COME THIS WAY AGAIN.

IF IT WORKS OUT, WE COULD GO DURING THE CHRISTMAS BREAK, BUT FINANCIAL MIRACLE WILL HAVE TO HAPPEN FOR US TO GO. MAYBE GOD MEANT ALL ALONG FOR US TO GO TO TENNESSEE SINCE MY HUSBAND'S STEP DEAD HAS TERMINAL CANCER. AT THIS POINT I AM EXHAUSTED FROM ALL OF THIS. Gamble <eagamble (DOT) com> wrote:

i had my main family holiday celebration this weekend.. so my stress level is up as well...and completely feel it.. plus we had about 4 inches of snow, we now getting freezing rain, and we're expected to get another 4 inches of snow... so i've flared *sigh*

here's to reminder to for all of us to take of us during this stressful time of year...

blessed be

liz"christina h." <christina-777@ sbcglobal. net> wrote:

JUST DROPPING IN TO CHECK ON EVERYONE. I AM TRYING NOT TO LET STRESS GET TO ME, BUT KIND OF HARD TO DO SINCE MY SISTER IN LAW IS STUCK IN ST. LOUIS, MO. ABOUT HALF WAY BETWEEN TN. AND WHERE I LIVE. I AM TRYING TO GET HER IN AS CLOSE AS I CAN. THERE IS A BUS TO KANSAS CITY....ALITTLE TOO FAR FOR ME TO DRIVE, I AM AFRAID. 400 MILES ONE WAY. IF I COULD GET HER TO WICHITA THE DISTANCE ONE WAY IS 200 MILES. I WOULD HAVE TO LEAVE EARLY IN A.M. TO MAKE IT THERE. BUT HEY MAYBE THIS IS DEVINE INTERVENTION AS I WAS GOING TO HAVE TO LEAVE AT MIDNIGHT TO GO PICK HER UP AT 3 A.M.

WE STILL HAVE BIRTHDAY COMPANY AND BOY AM I READY TO GO TO BED ALREADY. I AM AFRAID TO TAKE MY MEDICINE IN CASE I NEED TO BE ALERT AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT.

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the snow should all be gone soon... oh goody.... it should be a slow week at work and then i get a week off.... yippy... blessed be lizFay <mannas4624@...> wrote: Liz, Try not to get yourself so stressed. Whoever can get there will be there. Snow, we cannot do anything about that, but they do seem to be keeping the roads pretty clear once the storms have passed through.Stress is the biggy on the

fibro flaring, so try to stay calm and take things as they come. No more snow until later in the day on Sunday into Monday... Fay Love starts with a smile, grows with a kiss, and ends with a tear. Re: STRESS LEVEL THANK YOU TO EVERYONE OUT THERE. THINGS DID NOT GO THE WAY THERE WERE PLANNED. MY S-I-L CALLED AND HAD ASKED IF WE COULD MAKE IT TO KANSAS CITY, MO. I ASKED IF THE BUS WAS RUNNING TO WICHITA. SHE WAS GOING TO CHECK AND CALL ME BACK. I TRIED TO REACH HER AS HER GREAT AUNT SAID SHE WOULD WIRE US THE MONEY TO GO PICK HER UP. 4 HOURS LATER SHE CALLED AND WAS ON A BUS BACK TO KNOXVILLE, TN. SHE IS VERY

DISCOURAGED AND NOT EVEN SURE WHETHER TO TRY TO COME THIS WAY AGAIN. IF IT WORKS OUT, WE COULD GO DURING THE CHRISTMAS BREAK, BUT FINANCIAL MIRACLE WILL HAVE TO HAPPEN FOR US TO GO. MAYBE GOD MEANT ALL ALONG FOR US TO GO TO TENNESSEE SINCE MY HUSBAND'S STEP DEAD HAS TERMINAL CANCER. AT THIS POINT I AM EXHAUSTED FROM ALL OF THIS. Gamble <eagamble (DOT) com> wrote: i had my main family holiday celebration this weekend.. so my stress level is up as well...and completely feel it.. plus we had about 4 inches of snow, we now getting freezing rain, and we're expected to get another 4 inches of snow... so i've flared *sigh* here's to reminder to for all of us to take of us during this stressful time of year... blessed be liz"christina h." <christina-777@ sbcglobal. net> wrote: JUST DROPPING IN TO CHECK ON EVERYONE. I AM TRYING NOT TO LET STRESS GET TO ME, BUT KIND OF HARD TO DO SINCE MY SISTER IN LAW IS STUCK IN ST. LOUIS, MO. ABOUT HALF WAY BETWEEN TN. AND WHERE I LIVE. I AM TRYING TO GET HER IN AS CLOSE AS I CAN. THERE IS A BUS TO KANSAS CITY....ALITTLE TOO FAR FOR ME TO DRIVE, I AM AFRAID. 400 MILES ONE WAY. IF I COULD GET HER TO WICHITA THE DISTANCE ONE WAY IS 200 MILES. I WOULD HAVE TO LEAVE EARLY IN A.M. TO MAKE IT THERE. BUT HEY MAYBE THIS IS DEVINE INTERVENTION AS I WAS GOING TO HAVE TO LEAVE AT MIDNIGHT TO GO PICK HER UP AT 3 A.M. WE STILL HAVE BIRTHDAY COMPANY AND BOY AM I READY TO GO TO BED ALREADY. I AM AFRAID TO TAKE MY MEDICINE IN CASE I NEED TO BE ALERT AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Never miss a thing. Make your homepage.

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You are absolutely NOT CRAZY! I get tense when driving because of

the several car accidents I've been in so I tend to have pain where

my muscles are the weakest. Once I finish driving, I do feel

better. Now that sounds crazy... Point is that we here suffer from

fibro and it sometimes affects us in similar ways and sometimes in

different ways. Calming techniques? Hahahaha! Good question!

Stay as far away from the stressful situations and people who

aggrivate your symptoms as possible. Hopes this helps.. )

P.S. Excuse my acquired dislexia (heheheh)

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-- In dominie , melanie ellis <crazyhouse@...> wrote:

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>

> I've been put in 2 very stressful situations lately.one with

putting my mother in a nursing home, and her telling me ,they are

mean to them..Second , trying to put my son in public school, where

the principle for some reason has decided that homeschoolers are a

lower breed of humans....LOL...not joking..I Immediately can feel

myself tense up , and then the pain just goes all over me.Has anyone

else had this to happen ? Is It very common with Fibro? I just

can't remember having such an immediate reaction ...like i am now ,

with theses situations...I need Help...Any calming techniques? Or

am i just CRAZY ?...sure hope not.....Hugs

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