Stress Mess!!!!!
Okay so I am not silly enough to think that everyone doesn’t have their own problems- I know that is true and we don’t need to be burdened by anyone else’s shortcomings. But I just need to take 5 minutes to vent because all of this stress is piling up and I am trying so hard not to succumb to therapy thru eating.
I am teaching summer school, and I have a mixture of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders who need to pass a combination of reading, math, and language arts. Catering to all of their needs has been so challenging and time-consuming, but I know how much extra support they need! Anyway, we started testing today, and I’m soooo nervous they won’t pass! :o(
Another stress- the guy I have been seeing. We have been talking for about 2 months, and at least 5 weeks of those have been with a daily argument or disagreement. I tried to break things off with him FOR GOOD last night- but he is not letting go. He called me 30 times…..I feel so bad, but I just don’t know that he is what I need right now.
Then- financial stress. I have under $200 for the rest of the month for gas and groceries. I should be okay, but that is a tight squeeze for 20 days! I’m also trying to pay off credit cards and have done so for the most part, but when I start feeling like this- I either want to eat, or shop.
HELPPPPP!!!!! What do you all do when you’re stressed out? Please don’t say exercise lol!
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i take deep breaths and just try to think about the problem ahead dont eat because it will only make you feel worse dont shop because your trying to pay those cards off youll manage itll be okay
Pamper yourself. I get that every payday because we dont make enough money to pay everything that needs to be paid. Every other thursday I can barely get out of the bed because I dont want to face the days juggling of the bills and trying to make every penny stretch. I am not sure how to tell you to deal with it as I have not figured out how to do it for myself as of yet. I do know that after I face my demons and get done what I need to the stress is gone-till next time. Maybe you should just buckle down and get r done. Get rid of the guy and stop feeling bad, if he is not the right one than you are doing both of you a favor by ending it and in time he will realize it-stop feeling bad about doing what is right for you. As far as the money thing it sucks and i know how you feel, I have 20 dollars to get me through the next two weeks and all of my bills are not even paid. But you know what as broke as we are my hubby and I will do something that makes us happy regardless of our bills so that we have incentive to go on. Do something for you-no one else. Make yourself happy, that is what makes life worth while.
I totally understand the stresses. I’m a teacher too, although I didn’t do summer school. Find some small thing to make you happy. I usually find that visiting with a friend is very helpful. I don’t know what it is that makes you feel better and less stressed. You’ll pull through!
I know girl! The last thing I want to do is exercise when I’m stressed! lol
Well, what helps me is to make out a plan. Spend a few minutes on a plan for everything. Make a plan on what to do with the guy whether it’s to break it off or not and then stick with the plan. If it’s to break it off, tell yourself you won’t have the hour long discussions about it with him and you’re just going to keep it short and simple and done with. Make a plan with the 200 dollars. Write it out. Nothing says you can’t change it up as you go but at least you have a plan. Good luck getting through all the stresses. And remember, don’t let the stresses ruin your goals. Eating and shopping will make you feel good at first but you’ll hate yourself later. Good luck!
These guys have some good ideas for you. Some thing that eases my stress and I couldn’t live without it…is music. I turn to my music a lot. I can blank everyone out and sing my heart out..dance a wiggle or two. Listening to music in the bathtub with your eyes closed and soaking is even better! lol I realize not everyone is into music…but, its an idea to go along with the rest.
I agree with the rest on the money issues…it sucks…but, it has to be dealt with…I hate having that loom over my head and feel better when its figured out.
I’ll keep your kids in our prayers…that they pass those tests.
Oh, I also used to engage in a hobby that I took up cause we used to be as broke as can be. That is drawing. Before you say..your not an artist…aww who is..not me either. But, it consumes the mind while your doing it and it keeps your fingers busy so there is no munching…and its cheap! lol
Take care…hope some of these help ya!
Don’t worry, we’re here to hear you and try to give you advice whenever you ask
and about venting… way to go, THIS is the right place to do it. I’ll be here if you need me new buddy, I tell you sincerely.
When am really stressed… I go out… with my cousins or my youngest sister or both. Sometimes we all stay in my cousin house and we spend all night watching dvds, talkig… being silly, listening to music lol… you name it. Anything that makes me forget of my problem helps.