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Stress, seizures, holy sh-uger
Fri, 08/25/2006 - 07:55I feel like I'm collapsing today. =(
I leave for vacation (yay disneyworld) on Sunday, and I've been going crazy this week trying to get things done.
Unfortunately, the stress seems to have overloaded my circuits and I've been sezing this morning.
can anyone tell me how to stop it?
I keep going blind
i'm good now, but in a few minutes i feel like I'm not going to be good anymore.
i have way too much to do to put up twih this . today.
Comments
Re: Stress, seizures, holy sh-uger
Submitted by SaraOwens on Sat, 2006-08-26 - 02:50
I start with listening to myself breathe, and remembering that when I'm in a rush, I'm not having a good time. I ask myself; "why must I be quick? How much time will I save by creating so much stress? Can I take a minute to slow down my brain?" Then every second after asking myself these questions, I have to stop, breathe, and ask them again, until finally my brain begins to relax a little more, my heart rate goes down a bit, and I start to find ways of getting things done a little bit easier.
I have to keep reminding myself that if I go too fast, I'm gonna hurt myself. What's the point in hurting myself??? It's living that's priority ove the things in life, for without living, there'd be no need for the things in life!!!
Re: Stress, seizures, holy sh-uger
Submitted by GodivaGirl on Sat, 2006-08-26 - 06:17
I know this won't help now, as you're probably at Disney all ready.
However stress has always been one of my main triggers.
The best thing I ever did was see a stress management counsellor.
They help a lot.
I'd recommend tracking one down in your area.
They provide excellent suggestions and ways to limit the stress in your life and ways to focus on yourself.
Good Luck
Erin
Sit down and try to relax
Submitted by stefie on Fri, 2006-08-25 - 14:15
Sit down and try to relax for a bit. Sure enough, stress will bring on a seizure time after time. That and not enough rest (as well as many other triggers). How have you been sleeping? Whatever it is you're trying to do this week, see if anyone can help you so you don't go into overload (packing, cleaning whatever it is your doing to prepare).. Just like being at work- take a break every so often and just try to relax... Hope this helps and have a wonderful time in Disneyworld!!