Dealing with stress - Page 2

#1 12-12-2006, 02:08 PM

I apologize

Dionysus · #2 12-12-2006, 02:11 PM

You should try eating or maturbating.

AlphaFrog · #3 12-12-2006, 02:12 PM

Do you even read the damn threads before you spam them??

Yeah, that's what I thought.

#4 12-12-2006, 02:33 PM

The reply from Dionysus was uncalled for, my method is much better

tunatartare · #5 12-12-2006, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lisa52772

The reply from Dionysus was uncalled for, my method is much better

Personally I prefer sex to some overpriced crap.

33girl · #6 12-12-2006, 02:34 PM

I deal with stress by choking the living shit out of the fucking idiot spammers on Greek Chat.

AlphaFrog · #7 12-12-2006, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lisa52772

The reply from Dionysus was uncalled for, my method is much better

Really? Is spamming really that stress relieving?

valkyrie · #8 12-12-2006, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by lisa52772

The reply from Dionysus was uncalled for, my method is much better

What's awesome is that a quick search of your email address reveals your full name and phone number, as well as the fact that you have blocked fallopian tubes. Nice.

AlphaFrog · #9 12-12-2006, 02:36 PM

She sent me this email back:

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There are lots of different postings that it applies to, maybe the threads should be consolidated?

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Lil' Hannah · #10 12-12-2006, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by valkyrie

What's awesome is that a quick search of your email address reveals your full name and phone number, as well as the fact that you have blocked fallopian tubes. Nice.

How stressful

cashmoney · #11 09-07-2005, 09:27 AM

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Originally posted by Lil' Hannah
Eh, I suppose. It still makes me tense and stresses me out.

Do you realize there is a treatment that will stop that from happening? I'm only asking because I know how bad it is to go through that crap. I used to put it off as stress until I was diagnosed for it and was informed of ways to stop it. Anxiety and Stress are 2 different things.

Lil' Hannah · #12 09-07-2005, 09:32 AM

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Originally posted by cashmoney
Do you realize there is a treatment that will stop that from happening? I'm only asking because I know how bad it is to go through that crap. I used to put it off as stress until I was diagnosed for it and was informed of ways to stop it. Anxiety and Stress are 2 different things.

Not to hijack AEPhi Alum's thread, but it's not a constant problem. There are just times when I have a lot going on at work, or I have a lot of things to remember, or something to that effect, and it helps to write it down. I don't think I'm an anxious person in general, I don't have anxiety attacks, or anything of that nature. I'm a fairly scatterbrained/unorganized person and so when I have more than a few things going on at once I need to write it all down or else it will be running through my head and I get tense about it.

cashmoney · #13 09-07-2005, 10:02 AM

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Originally posted by Lil' Hannah
Not to hijack AEPhi Alum's thread, but it's not a constant problem. There are just times when I have a lot going on at work, or I have a lot of things to remember, or something to that effect, and it helps to write it down. I don't think I'm an anxious person in general, I don't have anxiety attacks, or anything of that nature. I'm a fairly scatterbrained/unorganized person and so when I have more than a few things going on at once I need to write it all down or else it will be running through my head and I get tense about it.

Thats what happened to me, I'd have like 8 different places I needed to go to after work and I'd get all stressed out when I didnt think I'd be able to get it done within the time frame I alotted for it. Another example would be if I needed to call 15 people back and if I didnt get to all of them by the end of the day I'd get stressed/pissed off. It was both good and bad. I'd always get my stuff done but in the process of doing it I was an asshole to everyone. Sometimes, though, it makes you wonder if being the dependable/go to guy is really worth the stress it can cause. I've always had the mentality of people are depending on me to come through whether it's been bitches, business needs, help, yay, support in every form, and yes-even constructive criticism.

Lindz928 · #14 09-07-2005, 10:20 AM

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I don't think I'm an anxious person in general, I don't have anxiety attacks, or anything of that nature.

I am DEFINATELY an anxious person! (I think I get it from my mom). I am not one of those people who can just sit back and let things work themselves out. I always feel like I have to FIX whatever is wrong right now. It causes some serious stress AND anxiety.

My anxiety reliever- crying.

If I am really bothered by something or upset about something, I just break down and cry for like 15 or 20 minutes. Then I call my best friend and cry to her for a few minutes. Then she talks to me about it, and I end up feeling a little better. I know it sounds rediculous, but sometimes just talking and crying REALLY do help ease some of the tension.

I also write (or type) in a journal. I was surprised at how much that really helps.

Ok, sorry for the hijack!

Aephi Alum... Maybe you would be able to handle that commute- and if you think you can and it would stress you out LESS, then try it for a little while. I personally could NEVER handle taking that long to get to and from work. Just sit and think about how much time that will really add on to your work day. In the end, most of the time you spend in this house that you love, you will be sleeping. I would make sure that's worth it before you make the final decision.

I agree with whoever suggested renting.... You might be able to find an inexpensive small place to stay at during the week and then go home on the weekend. It might make things just a tiny bit less stressful, and you can continue your house hunt.

Whatever you decide, I hope things work out well for you. And congratulations on the new job!!!! At least that is one less stress that you have.

aephi alum · #15 09-07-2005, 07:25 PM

Thanks for all the input.

I already know the commute would kill me long-term. It's 2+ hours each way on commuter rail and subway. I love my current house, but with 8+ hours at work and 4+ hours commuting, I'd never be able to appreciate my limited time at home.

Renting is an interesting idea, except for the small fact that my new job is in NYC, and we'd be better off financially buying a house closer to NYC rather than renting a place there (= $$$) and continuing to pay mortgage on our current house. Mortgage interest is tax deductible, rent is not. Plus, I'd miss my husband all week.

Anyway, we've expanded our search to an area a little farther north of NYC, and we have some promising leads. Maybe I can still have a nice-sized house without having a long commute or being po'.

Still having trouble with the stress, though. I can't leave my house without looking at that big ol' for-sale sign, and I still haven't seen a house I actually want to buy.