tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28811616.post115799985038075012..comments2023-10-06T04:46:45.638-07:00Comments on Tentative Plans: Stress is the wordErin Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15955563304331319404noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28811616.post-1158083785866039882006-09-12T10:56:00.000-07:002006-09-12T10:56:00.000-07:00i go to the gym every day, sometimes twice. but t...i go to the gym every day, sometimes twice. but then again, i'm a bum with no job or school to speak of.<BR/><BR/>working out helps me sleep better which i'm sure will help stresses.<BR/><BR/>but just watch out for any workout classes that involve the excersise ball and an overly exctited teacher, my thighs won't let me sit or stand or move today...robyn.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15767607817786749303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28811616.post-1158061049443851382006-09-12T04:37:00.000-07:002006-09-12T04:37:00.000-07:00How about cycling? You've got a good bike and a k...How about cycling? You've got a good bike and a kick-ass helmet. I used to just take off on my bike on Sundays and cycle around for hours until I was physically exhausted. Clears the mind and good for the body.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28811616.post-1158037140451125662006-09-11T21:59:00.000-07:002006-09-11T21:59:00.000-07:00Oh, these tentative plans are highly admirable!On ...Oh, these tentative plans are highly admirable!<BR/><BR/>On the stomach-stress tip, these <A HREF="http://www.boingboing.net/2006/03/18/mindopening_lectures.html" REL="nofollow">audio lectures on the physiology of stress</A> are quite enlightening (there are links to reading on that page as well). <BR/><BR/>I thought the first one, "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" (dorky!), had some neat explanations of how sustained stress screws up our guts: different digestive organs have opposite reactions to stress (some shut down, some speed up), so they can end up uncoordinated and at odds with each other.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28811616.post-1158021787100234452006-09-11T17:43:00.000-07:002006-09-11T17:43:00.000-07:00Erin I had no idea you were a Taurus, too! Anothe...Erin I had no idea you were a Taurus, too! Another club member.<BR/><BR/>I've also suffered from anxiety since a very young age. When I was about 3 or 4 I used to practice drills in our backyard just in case there was a nuclear bomb. <BR/><BR/>And I have intestinal problems. I don't remember if I ever showed you the photo of my colon that I have. <BR/><BR/>Anyhow, it sounds like you're on the right track because you've actually got a plan and it seems do-able.<BR/><BR/>My advice is to read children's and teen novels during the semester. That's what I did. I felt like I was accomplishing something by reading an entire book even if it was "Harriet the Spy".briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14945596276192357902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28811616.post-1158020462855535612006-09-11T17:21:00.000-07:002006-09-11T17:21:00.000-07:00Ok - book club partner - now you've reminded me th...Ok - book club partner - now you've reminded me that I have a book to read that needs reading heh heh. <BR/>I DON'T HAVE TIME TO READ!!! I'M TOO BUSY BEING STRESSED OUT!<BR/>I will start tonight my lovely:)<BR/><BR/>Ok here is my advice for stress - favorite non-alcoholic beverages that I rotatate through when I need a fix:<BR/><BR/>1) Thai ice tea with coconut milk warm or iced<BR/>2) Almond milk hot chocolate with cocoa camino or other really yummy cocoa<BR/>3) Amazake - a rice based drink that you can buy - many flavors, filling, yummy - no added sweetener but SWEET!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28811616.post-1158019936331384882006-09-11T17:12:00.000-07:002006-09-11T17:12:00.000-07:00Erin, you gave me anxiety when I read that you're ...Erin, you gave me anxiety when I read that you're coming this weekend! I work evenings both days, so I can hang out with you in the day. Where are you going to stay? Should we put plan "crashing Kelly's" into action?Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264528751132293972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28811616.post-1158014602656543442006-09-11T15:43:00.000-07:002006-09-11T15:43:00.000-07:00As a person who has many friends and relatives who...As a person who has many friends and relatives who affectionately describe me as "The most neurotic person I know." I know a thing or two about the anxiety. I used to suffer from anxiety attacks when I was in school... not fun at all!<BR/><BR/>I think all your ideas so far are pretty great. Especially giving yourself weekends off. Fantastic idea! <BR/><BR/>I usually like to just get outside. Even if I'm just sitting on the curb outside the house for awhile, it helps. I also suggest dancing. Just randomly while you are at home. I do it almost every day and I always feel great after shakin what my momma gave me for a good solid 5 mins. Just do it. You'll see.sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03518488727517635018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28811616.post-1158008801902475852006-09-11T14:06:00.000-07:002006-09-11T14:06:00.000-07:00gentle erin:i think you should plan to meet olivia...gentle erin:<BR/><BR/>i think you should plan to meet olivia in vancouver when you are there. she is not stressful. <BR/><BR/>i'll email you her email and phone number because i wouldn't want the crazies reading your blog finding that stuff out. <BR/><BR/>you three could become fast friends. although i realize you already have heaps of friends, she is important. <BR/><BR/>love ya!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com