Best ways of dealing with stress..
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Right, well - I'm under a hell of a lot of stress at work, I've found myself becoming a lot more snappy, irritated and I have much less tolerance of stupidity than I ever have had. I find it hard to sleep, and when I do sleep I usually wake up a couple of times a night, and find it difficult to drop back off again.
Not sure on my weight but I do try to get to the gym, but I'm usually physically and mentally shattered after work that it is once a week, or once a fortnight at the minute for about an hour. Not enough excercise I know - but on my (few) days off I usually try to recouperate and get things done that don't involve work.
I reckon I could quite easily go to the doctors and be signed off with stress for a few weeks, but I don't want to do this. Primarily because I want to join the Police and as such I reckon having a stress-related sickness on my record might not be the best of black marks to have, so I'm looking at ways of managing it rather than folding and doing a sickie.
The situation at work will hopefully be alleviated a little bit in the coming weeks, but it's still going to be present so I'd love ideas on how to mitigate that. I function well when I am under stress in certain situations, but at the minute it's really getting on top of me.
The bit that worried me was that I have had shorness of breath and a tight chest a few days ago, it cleared up and I reckon it was just through hayfever or a cold, but doing the google for stress symptoms kinda worried me, as I'm ticking through them going "yep, yep, had that, got that, yep". I'm only 28 so shouldn't be having this kind of rant, but I want to stop it before it becomes a real problem.
I'm going to hammer the gym as much as I can, as I really desperately want to lose weight and tone up, and I need to improve my stamina - so hopefully I can de stress by pumping some weights but I need ideas on how to deal with it whilst not impacting on my work, as I can't afford to be without a job, so have to graft to pay the bills...
Apologies for length
Not sure on my weight but I do try to get to the gym, but I'm usually physically and mentally shattered after work that it is once a week, or once a fortnight at the minute for about an hour. Not enough excercise I know - but on my (few) days off I usually try to recouperate and get things done that don't involve work.
I reckon I could quite easily go to the doctors and be signed off with stress for a few weeks, but I don't want to do this. Primarily because I want to join the Police and as such I reckon having a stress-related sickness on my record might not be the best of black marks to have, so I'm looking at ways of managing it rather than folding and doing a sickie.
The situation at work will hopefully be alleviated a little bit in the coming weeks, but it's still going to be present so I'd love ideas on how to mitigate that. I function well when I am under stress in certain situations, but at the minute it's really getting on top of me.
The bit that worried me was that I have had shorness of breath and a tight chest a few days ago, it cleared up and I reckon it was just through hayfever or a cold, but doing the google for stress symptoms kinda worried me, as I'm ticking through them going "yep, yep, had that, got that, yep". I'm only 28 so shouldn't be having this kind of rant, but I want to stop it before it becomes a real problem.
I'm going to hammer the gym as much as I can, as I really desperately want to lose weight and tone up, and I need to improve my stamina - so hopefully I can de stress by pumping some weights but I need ideas on how to deal with it whilst not impacting on my work, as I can't afford to be without a job, so have to graft to pay the bills...
Apologies for length
I have been there. Chest pains, palpitations, shortness of breath etc.
I suggest making time every day to relax. A 30 minute walk at lunchtime, A walk after work, lay down and listen to some relaxing music etc. Different things work for different people. You will need to find the things that work best for you. But don't hammer it at the gym.
I run most days as I find it really good at helping me de-stress and relax.
I suggest making time every day to relax. A 30 minute walk at lunchtime, A walk after work, lay down and listen to some relaxing music etc. Different things work for different people. You will need to find the things that work best for you. But don't hammer it at the gym.
I run most days as I find it really good at helping me de-stress and relax.
How far are you from work? What's the commute?
What do you do at work? Manual vs. office
Hours you work? Do yuo get a luinch break
Stress related to work type, people you work with or are you the worrying type and its more down to current economic times?
All of these would be factors, I found my work was too much of a central focus in my life (it has to be) so cycling and using this to commute 2-3 days a week then adding running has not only helped in terms of health but also means I have other interests to occupy my mind and also de-stresses on the way in/out of work - the odd lunch break I do get I try to use for running as this provides a great midday destress plus I can treat myself to a nice lunch and still be in carolie deficit.
As a side benefit I've found that my exercise hobby tends to be a good talking point and you find like minded individuals in the business to train with and these translate to new "allies" in the workplace.
All in all nothing but good things and reduction of stress. Getting it in as part of commute and/or lunch will also mean you don't remove qualtiy time from family/friends/games console/pub/motoring website forums
What do you do at work? Manual vs. office
Hours you work? Do yuo get a luinch break
Stress related to work type, people you work with or are you the worrying type and its more down to current economic times?
All of these would be factors, I found my work was too much of a central focus in my life (it has to be) so cycling and using this to commute 2-3 days a week then adding running has not only helped in terms of health but also means I have other interests to occupy my mind and also de-stresses on the way in/out of work - the odd lunch break I do get I try to use for running as this provides a great midday destress plus I can treat myself to a nice lunch and still be in carolie deficit.
As a side benefit I've found that my exercise hobby tends to be a good talking point and you find like minded individuals in the business to train with and these translate to new "allies" in the workplace.
All in all nothing but good things and reduction of stress. Getting it in as part of commute and/or lunch will also mean you don't remove qualtiy time from family/friends/games console/pub/motoring website forums
The following all work with me
Getting more sleep (chicken and egg thing though, I know, but lack of sleep increases cortisol production)
Avoiding/cutting right back on caffeine and alcohol
Drinking chamomolie tea
Tai chi
Sports/therapeutic massage (available at places like gyms, chinese medicine centres, occasionally beauty salons)
Improved diet (more vitamins/minerals, more omega 3s - found in oily fish, organic meats, butter - less veg oils and sugary/very starchy foods)
Vitamin D3 supplementation and/or more sunshine
Rationalising work/life/family commitments - sometimes we can cut back on hours, re-negotiate workloads, get family to pick up the slack at home, and so on - work smarter not harder
Increased exercise
ETA: Lists!
Getting more sleep (chicken and egg thing though, I know, but lack of sleep increases cortisol production)
Avoiding/cutting right back on caffeine and alcohol
Drinking chamomolie tea
Tai chi
Sports/therapeutic massage (available at places like gyms, chinese medicine centres, occasionally beauty salons)
Improved diet (more vitamins/minerals, more omega 3s - found in oily fish, organic meats, butter - less veg oils and sugary/very starchy foods)
Vitamin D3 supplementation and/or more sunshine
Rationalising work/life/family commitments - sometimes we can cut back on hours, re-negotiate workloads, get family to pick up the slack at home, and so on - work smarter not harder
Increased exercise
ETA: Lists!
Edited by oldbanger on Tuesday 21st July 21:34
Well my day off has helped, and I'm certainly trying to have more "me" time (not like that you gits!!) which has helped too, also a drive has helped destress me too...
I reckon an early night will help, although god knows if i'll get it! Work, we'll have to see how I can mitigate the stress that causes (customer facing retail sales) but I'm sure if I think things through logically, there will be less of a chance of stressful things occurring out of the blue...
I reckon an early night will help, although god knows if i'll get it! Work, we'll have to see how I can mitigate the stress that causes (customer facing retail sales) but I'm sure if I think things through logically, there will be less of a chance of stressful things occurring out of the blue...
Are you stressing about what might be, what currently IS, or what has been before?
Staying awake at night suggests you are worrying about what might be?
Depending on those, try live in the now as much as possible, and always realise that tomorrow is a new day
Very tough to achieve I realise, but stress is a killer. Really not worth your health to think that things at work matter THAT much.
You can only do your best
Dave
Staying awake at night suggests you are worrying about what might be?
Depending on those, try live in the now as much as possible, and always realise that tomorrow is a new day
Very tough to achieve I realise, but stress is a killer. Really not worth your health to think that things at work matter THAT much.
You can only do your best
Dave
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