tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post2006131941391055236..comments2023-06-17T04:29:17.388-05:00Comments on Circus Acts: The Truth About StressKate @ Ex Librishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16161681565485372950noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-29296597646901726122009-11-09T11:35:49.257-06:002009-11-09T11:35:49.257-06:00I cry. I cry and then I try and do something produ...I cry. I cry and then I try and do something productive because that makes me feel better. I like to garden. That helps out some.<br /><br />xoxo.<br /><br />Good luck, love. Sleep dep is AWFUL.Aunt Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12146687582842259611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-287195714140189402009-11-07T07:53:35.187-06:002009-11-07T07:53:35.187-06:00Oops. :) I just realized who you were! Thanks to...Oops. :) I just realized who you were! Thanks to BB. Never mind for "catching up," but I do have your new home in my Reader now!seussgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04000177197075148901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-20681832506657961562009-11-04T20:14:41.334-06:002009-11-04T20:14:41.334-06:00Thanks for your comment - I actually was thinking ...Thanks for your comment - I actually was thinking of doing that exact thing! And, then maybe including a "sample" of one or more of the recipes.<br /><br />I'm going to bookmark you to come back and catch up with your story.<br /><br />I hope you get some sleep soon! I am also feeling the sleep dev, but I don't have to work on top of it, so I can't imagine!seussgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04000177197075148901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-52107949946125339592009-11-03T10:19:54.232-06:002009-11-03T10:19:54.232-06:00This is NOT what you want to hear- but I eat. I h...This is NOT what you want to hear- but I eat. I have no idea why, but food provides a calm harbor that is quicker and cheaper than the body massage I would much rather prefer. I'm trying to change that, but it's hard. What I'm trying now is when I'm stressed I play with C. His smiles make me feel good and they're so hard to resist. It's hard to worry and stress when I see his toothy grin.<br /><br />Good luck! I hope you can get more sleep as that really will help a lot.Fit & Fierce Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08574854057902152139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-58905062703026735482009-11-02T22:32:35.117-06:002009-11-02T22:32:35.117-06:00Love your version of stress relief...and I do hope...Love your version of stress relief...and I do hope you get some rest soon. Demands are crazy--wish I could hire someone to be my Demand Manager....<br />BTW, love the new blog--will put it on the BB blog--and email me when your new address is active--Im guessing now! Just let me know what it is--and thanks for the card!JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027548058304720360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-63447810077268465942009-11-02T08:03:19.970-06:002009-11-02T08:03:19.970-06:00Wow, did I write this post? Cuz I totally relate.....Wow, did I write this post? Cuz I totally relate...no sleep, plenty of stress, equals for an unhappy mommy/wife/friend. I also tend to be very OCD so if I don't do it or it's not done the way I wanted it done then I'm unhappy. I don't know how to stop, it happens before I realize it.<br /><br />As far as coping, well, if I'm about to lose it,I literally just walk out of the room and breath. Other than that, I tend to wallow, or if I can get in my car and listen to music then I feel a bit better. Eventually, though, I just push it down and keep going...not healthy, but hey, that's me.<br /><br />I hope you get some much needed and much deserved sleep very VERY soon.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484007558206947938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-15492688389267469422009-11-02T06:47:28.004-06:002009-11-02T06:47:28.004-06:00I'm a stress eater and if I had the money I...I'm a stress eater and if I had the money I'd be a stress shopper! Neither of which are good coping methods. I do enjoy cleaning when I have the energy. It helps me with stress because I feel like I accomplished something. Hope you get some sleep soon!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-47559355484523883572009-10-30T10:29:10.471-05:002009-10-30T10:29:10.471-05:00I am with you 100%, working, kids, new borns, husb...I am with you 100%, working, kids, new borns, husbands it all adds up! Demands on moms these days are insane I was just discussing this with my mom last week. Her advice is to find a few good friends and chat on the phone while I work on things... Consider a girls night IN... chat while folding the laundry and feel better about getitng the chores done and catching up with friends! I'll let you know if it works!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14261932859918421798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-36993531169203767382009-10-29T19:54:17.802-05:002009-10-29T19:54:17.802-05:00I do stress eat--that is why it took me seven year...I do stress eat--that is why it took me seven years to lose the weight from my first--and probably 3 years to lose the weight from my second!!<br /><br />But, I do have to agree with some of the comments above--exercise really does relieve stress. I get up before everyone else in the house and exercise on my stationary bike (or my stepper or my cardio video) and watch the news or a DVD. Almost every morning. And it really does help me. (and I am finally starting to lose the weight again)<br /><br />Also, I make sure to ask for that help--even if my hubby does not do it the way "I" would--at least its done.<br /><br />And, if you can afford it--one of my biggest de-stressers--our housekeeper who comes every Friday.<br /><br />Things will get better!Delennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12567889031642608101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-55656219420581910582009-10-29T15:27:32.825-05:002009-10-29T15:27:32.825-05:00For a long time stress and depression hit me the s...For a long time stress and depression hit me the same way. I would sleep and sleep and sleep and then, well, I'd sleep some more. Once I woke up I'd put just enough food into my stomach so that I could have a drink and then I'd go back to sleep.<br /><br />Now, I find that I still have the desire for endless sleep but I also will run or exercise. I feel so much better after a good session, even when I really never wanted to do it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859054715459355896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-66140650080305878132009-10-29T14:56:24.212-05:002009-10-29T14:56:24.212-05:00I sort of wallow in a pit of dispair when stressed...I sort of wallow in a pit of dispair when stressed. I don't wear stress well. My only coping mechanism is to power through it and make it be over as quickly as possible. Until then I'm a real JOY to be around (not). <br /><br />Praying for some sleep for you very soon, and wishes for your stress to start to unwind itself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-26502780088367057502009-10-29T14:00:10.292-05:002009-10-29T14:00:10.292-05:00I'm looking forward to seeing your comments on...I'm looking forward to seeing your comments on this one. I feel ya honey - I really do. There are days when I have no choice but to break down and cry...<br />I miss the old me. I love my *new* life - and I wouldn't trade my babies for anything...but I used to be fun, and outgoing, and friendly, and thin...<br />How do we get our old selves back while still keeping what we have?darciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03611334115957929814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2254499835546337750.post-84227110202285183122009-10-29T13:53:53.647-05:002009-10-29T13:53:53.647-05:00Run. And yea, it's another one of those things...Run. And yea, it's another one of those things you have to try and cram in to your already overloaded schedule but not only does it melt away the stress, it burns calories and makes me not want to further stress eat. Something about regular running increases my ability to stay away from junk food. I'd also like to say that a good baby jogging stroller is kind of important in this method of stress relief. <br /><br />I hope you can find something that works for you. I, too, am a victim of pigeon-holing myself in to having to do it all because I'd rather know it is done right (aka my way) than let my husband help me.Mazzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16914742489846963185noreply@blogger.com