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Sun Jan 14, 2007 11:03 pm  |
So I've been on Prilosec for 4.5 weeks. I've had a few bouts of heartburn since, during the holidays, nothing big...but on Wednesday, when classes started...whoa boy! It was back to the terrible pain it had been before I even started the medicine.
A friend of mine said she had a similar experience...only she had to have that camera down her throat,  I don't want to get to that point!! (I only have 3.5 more weeks...).
Anyway, she told me that the only thing that has helped her has to been reduce the stress. So she worked less, etc. but I can't really do that, considering I've got to finish my thesis this semester. I am worried that it is going to get worse...
I need to learn some relaxation techniques. I do not have time to take a class or anything, as that would compound my already "no time" problem. (I do roller derby, work, and attend school full time).
What do you do for relaxing...how? Meditating? Reading? I need some pointers...I really feel like my health is on the line...well, at least my stomach health. I'm way too uptight! 
TIA!
xoxo... |
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Sun Jan 14, 2007 11:17 pm |
I procrastinate alot and always gets stressed when something needs to be done. Sometimes I overwork my mind so much that I can't sleep. I've tried everything...the most effective have been hypnosis CDs. It's not so much what the audio is saying but the breathing and visualizing that helps me. I'm often too lazy to even get the CD out though but when i use it, it really works.
You can also try: http://www.bachflower.com/rescue_remedy.htm |
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Mon Jan 15, 2007 12:25 am |
I'm exactly the same - when I am teaching I tend to get upset stomachs very easily. Any anxiety I feel goes to my tummy straight away.
I do streching exercises (for my back) and listen to a relaxing CD.
I also try to do a session of relaxation at least 4 times a week (taped hypnotherapy). |
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Mon Jan 15, 2007 12:42 am |
| Try walking (preferably somewhere nice like parklands) as this can be very relaxing. Do the walking for enjoyment not as exercise as this might become a chore. |
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Mon Jan 15, 2007 12:45 am |
Paris, could you put roller derby on hold for a bit? You sound like you have WAY too much on your plate right now. The camera thing is NOT fun, I had that done (they did both ends and met in the middle!  ), luckily with me they found NOTHING. You've been having this problem for a while and I'm concerned for you. Maybe if you lightened your "must dos" for a while it would help? |
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Mon Jan 15, 2007 1:17 am |
| As bushy says, some gentle exercise like walking or swimming (if done just for the enjoyment and not competitively!) can be really helpful. A lovely warm bath with candles and music to unwind at the end of the day is fab too - I'm going through a really busy time at work and like to do this to help me switch off. |
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Mon Jan 15, 2007 1:22 am |
I was going to suggest yoga before I read your "i don't have time to take a class" sentence so then i'll suggest something that works great for me as well...a nice long hot bath with your favourite candles and bubble bath. It'll feel like a mini spa and makes for great down time. I always look forward to a good soak after a long day. Easy to do and takes about 30 mins!  |
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Mon Jan 15, 2007 7:08 am |
| Maybe get a massager pad or chair, that's a start to relieve some of your tension. stretching more, Go shopping, Watch movie, listen to music, sleep more. |
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Mon Jan 15, 2007 10:01 am |
| Do you workout at all? That tends to help me get in a better frame of mind. I've heard yoga helps as well. |
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Mon Jan 15, 2007 10:11 am |
Hi Paris! Oh man, I know exactly how you feel. DH always says that I "operate at a high level of stress," LOL! I just can't help it, I'm one of those high-strung people!
I have found that yoga helps, and I also agree with dollbird--- a hot bath will work wonders! I dim the lights, light candles, pour a cup of green tea, and relax. I just recently found these bath salts by a brand called Masada--- they're "Detox MD" and they are supposed to help you detox while you soak. I don't know if they work or not, but the smell is soooo invigorating! I also like the Baby Bee Buttermilk bath soak--- again, the smell relaxes me like *that* (snaps fingers), and when I get out of the bath my skin is soooooo soft, so that makes me relax even more.^-^
HTH--- keep us updated! |
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Mon Jan 15, 2007 11:09 am |
| I suggest all of the above and then make a list of the stressful things you have going on and, if at all possible, eliminate as many of them as you can. I'm just coming out of two years of what you're talking about and I've tried everything under the sun. The only thing that has really helped is to dump the "bad" stress. |
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Mon Jan 15, 2007 11:13 am |
I actually do work out...I go to the gym three times a week and skate twice a week. I've been keeping quite active.
I hesitate to give up derby, I've put in 1.5 years and we don't really have an absence policy. If I stopped for a bit (which I've toyed with, perhaps taking a semester off) I'd have to try out all over again and you really lose the skill you've acquired with working at it for so long. I'm just starting to get to the point where I feel like I'm getting better, after somewhat hitting a plateau. Plus it keeps me involved with people that are NOT affiliated with my department. It's kind of my only social network outside of school.
I've had an idea of taking one night a week just to, well, do nothing. It would have to be a weekend, because I couldn't get away with it during the week with class, but perhaps on a Friday night I'll just veg out. It also doesn't help that I start to stress about my stress! I've been stressing about "oh my gosh, I only have 3.5 more weeks on this medicine and I've been getting heartburn...worry...worry...worry"
I am dropping one of my classes that I do not need to graduate. I really wanted to take this French for Reading in the Arts and Sciences (it's a 1 credit mini-course, but notorious for being a lot of work...)because I used to speak French in high school, but for my own sanity, I'm going back to just two classes and thesis hours. I just decided this last night, so that might work.
Does anyone know of any good yoga DVDs? I could do it at home on my "night of nothing"...
thanks for all the suggestions...this is why I love it here. I knew I'd get help!
Back to thesis research...oy vey! |
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Mon Jan 15, 2007 11:21 am |
| Paris, try turning one of you gym times into a professional yoga class. I think you will be amazed once you get into yoga how strenous it is. Not to mention it's something you can do practically forever. The meditation skills you will learn are great for relaxation. I think you may find that you turn all of your gym time into yoga time. It's wonderful. |
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Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:25 am |
Treat youself a massage and facial at the beauty salon.
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Roll breathing - full, deep breathing is a good way to reduce tension and feel relaxed. |
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Tue Jan 16, 2007 1:33 am |
Tai Chi (even just the breathing part)- you can even do this every morning...
A good relaxation CD (I used to have one that worked with colors, but I lost it and now just have numbers - they are fabo dabo)
A good hot bath (and stay in the bath when you pull the plug and as the water is sucked away visualize your stress going along with it).
A bloody good laugh. Nothing works better than a bloody good laugh (movie, comedy club, etc.)
Sleeping with lavender oil helps for a less stressful wake-up I find.
A soothing massage - either shoulders or head or even better - 40 min or so reflexology. That is INCREDIBLY relaxing (if it is English style, not Chinese style!)
AND - this bit will be very hard, but it works - for 24 (or better 4 hours DO NOT GO NEAR THE COMPUTER. Avoid all Internet, E-mail and everything.
If on your "de-stress" night you go out (either dinner, drink, massage, movie, whatever) then make sure that after that you will not have any stress incursors. ie. if you live somewhere where dirving or public transport is stressful, then take a cab... make sure your house is tidy and all schoolwork put away so when you come home the environment is welcoming.. dont listen to your answering machine or check email upon returning home. wait till the following morning. |
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Tue Jan 16, 2007 1:44 am |
Hi Paris!
Sorry to hear you are so stressed...
I spent many years stressing about everything, and it didnt help me at all. I've done a bunch of crazy things to regain sanity (lol), but the one that has worked the best for me is this:
Whatever you are doing at any moment, just do that and nothing else. When you're folding laundry, feel your breathing, watch your hands moving the fabric, feel the texture. Same with going to school, doing homework, everything.
If you start to think, and those thoughts produce tensions in your body, just notice, and go back to focusing on your current activity.
The more you do this, the more natural it will become.
The great thing is, you don't need 'extra time', and it doesn't cost anything  , and its cumalitive!
I have a lot of gratitude for the person who taught me this.
Also, try listening to some Eckhart Tolle cds when going to sleep, or whenever, he's right on.
And there isn't anything to worry about! Being a cool roller derby girl, is seems like you have a lot of energy, so channeling it in the right direction is important. And whatever you put your energy into will grow, like water for a plant. Do you really want anxiety and unhappiness to grow? So just turn your attention away from those thoughts, and focus on the present. If I can do it, anyone can!
Hmm, bit of a novel here. I do hope you find some peace, Paris, I know how it feels.
Bella |
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Tue Jan 16, 2007 8:20 am |
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| A bloody good laugh. Nothing works better than a bloody good laugh. |
Absolutely! This is one of the cheapest, best and easiest stress-busters. Highly recommended.
I've also recently found that drinking chamomile tea really does help me relax and sleep better. Didn't expect it to work for me, as I'm such a bad sleeper, but it did. |
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Tue Jan 16, 2007 8:36 am |
Hi Paris,
Here is a link I found on ways to avoid heartburn, I know that yours is mainly being caused by stress but, I figured these tips couldnt hurt.
http://heartburn.about.com/cs/prevention/tp/heartburn_tips.htm
My second suggestion:
VENT! My emotional stress will always manifest itself as physical problems, let loose with a friend about everything that is bothering you and bitch, bitch, bitch. Or if you dont have a friend handy write a letter about whats stressing you and keep writing till you feel better, then once your done take great pleasure in ripping it to shreds.
A good places to buy Yoga DVDS are Marshalls, Ross, TJ Maxx. They are inexpensive and the same thing you would by somewhere else.
Hope you feel better soon. |
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Tue Jan 16, 2007 8:44 am |
| Paris, #5 on the link really helped me alot. |
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