What do you do when stressed?

[jalapeno_pretzel]

I'm not talking about the traffic is so bad stress, or work is extra busy stress. Like overwhelming stress over potentially life changing situation?

I know some that are still able to eat. For me, my appetite completely shuts down and I really almost can't eat.

What do you do to stay sane when all you can do is wait for answers?

 

[LuvOrlando]

Generally I shut down like that too, sorry this is happening right now.
For food I have a microwaved potato or a scrambled egg, to prevent stomach damage there have been times that is all I have had 3 times a day. It is soft and bland and enough to prevent the serious pain that comes from not eating, force yourself because the pain makes it so much worse.

I go to Mass every day, support meetings work too, maybe there is some kind of support for the stressor?

I listen to Harry Potter audio books over and over in my car, audible has them and the story soothes me.
I watch these guys

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For TV I aim at the most pointless nonsense I can find

 

[jalapeno_pretzel]

Thanks for that, my mind gets out of control and stuck on worst-case sometimes.

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

Thanks for that, my mind gets out of control and stuck on worst-case sometimes.

My mind does that too. It'll go from 0 to 100 in 2 seconds. Dh will say, "Stop it. You already have yourself dead and buried." but it's hard to stay level headed.

I wish I could not eat when stressed. I tend to overeat. Mindlessly.

I hope your answers are all happy news.

 

[Dan Murphy]

What do you do when stressed?

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[princesscinderella]

I'm not talking about the traffic is so bad stress, or work is extra busy stress. Like overwhelming stress over potentially life changing situation?

I know some that are still able to eat. For me, my appetite completely shuts down and I really almost can't eat.

What do you do to stay sane when all you can do is wait for answers?

I try to stay busy, so it makes it hard to focus on the stressor. Start a project you have been putting off, clean a closet, do a puzzle, go for a walk, chat on the DIS.

When my mom passed unexpectedly we had a cruise planned that was leaving in 10’days and I’m so glad we didn’t cancel it as it really was the distraction I needed. If you have the ability to change your scenery for a few days even if it’s a a nearby staycation it could help.

 

[SpaceMan5]

Thanks for that, my mind gets out of control and stuck on worst-case sometimes.

I hear ya and it's not fun at all. My suggestion is to find something that will give your mind a chance to break that negative cycle. Focusing on a game on your phone, Focus on doing one of your hobbies. Redirecting your focus away from the negative thoughts

 

[ronandannette]

I'm a stress-napper. I know some people toss-and-turn but the more upset I am, the harder time I have staying awake. It can render me practically useless in a crisis.