Sure fire sign you have great stress in your life?

CalJur

I drink more coffee than usual which is often accompanied by a decreased appetite. To overcome it I go for long walks to meditate on the issue(s) and eventually find someone I can trust to confide in. Long walks often include Starbucks hence the increased caffeine. Talking about the cause of and acknowledging the stress are the first steps for me to eliminating it. I will also try to do a massive workout which always helps. Increased coiutus helps immensely as well!

marycmeadows

haha - yes increased coiutus always helps!!

I get snappy and don't want to be around people - even my fiance. I usually have trouble eating when I get really stressed too (Which is weird because I used to be the opposite).... I like to get in a good run, or a hardcore workout when I feel stressed.

fraser112

Anger is mine :laugh:
When i went through the worst phase of my life i was angry 24/7 , had pretty bad ocd.
After about 6 months of this i could not function, ended up with about 10 mouth ulcers ill ect

All in all i manage my life better now haha

Get ride of stuff/people you hate
if you wana murder someone its a good sign.

KaleidoscopeEyes1056

I'm with you on the increase in caffeine. When I'm stressed out, I really become a glutton, too, eating anything and everything I can. It's not pretty.

IntoQuestion

Spots. The stress itself + my nutrition down the drain + angry, careless shaving = bad skin.

If I look like Curiosity should be exploring my face, I know I ought to take a step back and look at my life seriously.

SirZee

Jaw muscles are sore/stiff.. not really sure why, but been noticing it lately.

Dragonnade

Lack of sleep. And my head goes to a dark place. And I organise everything until it can be organised no further, and then panic because I've nothing to organise.

I'm moving house in a fortnight. I've had one half-decent night's sleep this week, cried and attempted to convince myself that none of my friends like me.

Luckily logic will out and heavy metal is always there to punch self-loathing into submission. And my mates somehow actually do like me regardless!

ETA: Oh, and mouth ulcers as someone else said. But given I've been hospitalised with them in the past, I'm pretty good at blanking them out.

melsmith612

You can tell when I'm stressed because I pop a xanax.

SirZee

haha - yes increased coiutus always helps!!
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Well, the problem is it requires two parties (for optimum fun), what if the disinterest of the other party (that you have pledged lifelong commitment to) is the reason for the stress in the first place?

Dragonnade

haha - yes increased coiutus always helps!!
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Well, the problem is it requires two parties (for optimum fun), what if the disinterest of the other party (that you have pledged lifelong commitment to) is the reason for the stress in the first place?

Well then you're f**ked. Except you're not. But you are. But...

SirZee

haha - yes increased coiutus always helps!!
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Well, the problem is it requires two parties (for optimum fun), what if the disinterest of the other party (that you have pledged lifelong commitment to) is the reason for the stress in the first place?

Well then you're f**ked. Except you're not. But you are. But...

Exactly. The loop just amplifies the stress.

1Kristine1

Jaw muscles are sore/stiff.. not really sure why, but been noticing it lately.

I have this too, I find its caused by tension in my body from when I am stressed. Try a mouth/nightguard while sleeping, it helps.

126siany

Jaw muscles are sore/stiff.. not really sure why, but been noticing it lately.

Happens to me as well. I grind my teeth in my sleep, and it gets much worse when I'm stressed out.

SARgirl

Sure fire sign you have great stress in you life... your blood pressure is 160/90 on meds!
How to fix that:
Switching my medication so hope that will help:)
Also I work out regularly and get a monthly massage.
Looking into adding yoga.
Venting to friends helps too:)

zoeluiisa

I get fat.

cmcollins001

I become a much better shot...of course, that's probably due to the fact that I'm at the range more often when stressed. .223 and Tannerite = Great stress relief.

Wthompson1215

My weight loss stalls,,,,and I eat stuff that I know I shouldnt have!!!!

Bentley2718

Insomnia.
Increased nail/finger biting.
Crankiness.
Sore jaw.
Eating too much, particularly crunchy things.

Prudiddy

My way to decrease the stress is through laughter with a close BFF

LNZimmer

Increased coiutus helps immensely as well!

^^^THIS^^^

My boyfriend knows when I come home from work super stressed - that I must need something!!! I always come in to work so much happier and less stressed!!! :smokin:

mrmarius

I tend to eat lots of sugar when stressed. funny I.get so tired from work and kids that the constant.demands for coitus sometimes is stressful as well... true story

dlyeates

I can usually tell I'm getting stressed when I start having tummy problems like heartburn. But with watching what I eat it helps deal with those symptoms at least.

rbear713

haha - yes increased coiutus always helps!!
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Well, the problem is it requires two parties (for optimum fun), what if the disinterest of the other party (that you have pledged lifelong commitment to) is the reason for the stress in the first place?

Well then you're f**ked. Except you're not. But you are. But...

Exactly. The loop just amplifies the stress.

^^^ All this - what helps? Cheating Does - but if you're faithful till ur dead like me? Well exercise A LOT!! that helps! When you get stressed that you aint gettin any ( I know ALL about this) remember her good qualities. The woman I pledged lifelong commitment to is no longer interested - its not me, its her (I think). BUT - she is a FANTASTIC MOTHER, driven, ambitious, smart , and stronger than I could ever hope to be - I LOVE HER TODAY and will STILL LOVE HER TOMORROW - whether I get any or not right now is kinda irrelevant...big picture, big picture, big picture......and I gotta believe she'll come around someday - I'll be waiting for that day!!

Jeneba

I can be in THE WORST frame of mind EVER but as soon as I get on the elliptical, everything is FINE!