Stress Relief  

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oh I know exactly how you feel. I was working for the phone company and they do exactly the same (Windstream Communication), give you 7 sick days and if you take them, on the 8 absence you get automatically fired. If you are late, every tardy gives you a point towards that door. Talk about stress yeap, believe me I know about that. I tolerated for 4.5 years until last march. Well I was doing find and no where close to being fired, but got burned out, so chose to leave it. Yea now I am looking for a new job LOL, but I have had a chance to relax for almost 3 months. I saw you are a part time photographer? I say that awe to do real good for you, why not be a full time photographer? before you make your move, just save enough money for the first 6 months, buy some equipments, and then go for unemployement benefits. Those will last you 6 months right there, work hard at your own thing, as a photographer. Get you jobs lined up.

Yep my work is like that. I think I'm one point away from getting fired right now. Maybe half a point away. I don't remember. Whoops, lol.

I'd love to do photography full time but it's a hard career to get into. There's a lot of photographers out there. And I've noticed that lately (maybe it's from working too hard or something) I just don't have the energy to take pictures. I want to take a vacation from work and try the photography thing again tho. I used to make semi decent money off of it. It sure beats answering to my boss!

If I get fired for being sick, I'm going to try for unemployment and take the time to get my life in order. I'll look for a new job and work on my artwork. I see it as a new beginning and a chance at finding some peace.

You know since I have never experienced this in other jobs, over the last 6 years much has changed. This company sure surprised me with this practice and now you are relieving my anxiety of thought on this being the only company getting away with that. Well I recommend you save as much money as you can for any emergency, and considering you did make some good money on your hobby then trust your skill and go for it.

Aw hun I'm sorry you've been feeling run down and stressed too. That's not good. Yes it would be nice to have you closer so we could motivate each other. I need someone to get me off my butt!

I'm glad you went out and did something! That's good and a step in the right direction :)

I've been so ill that I've been spending most of my days in bed. I hate it, I feel like I'm wasting time. But I'm so tired and my pills make me dizzy and sleepy. I do miss the fresh air tho. I opened my window today so I could hear the sounds outside and smell the breeze.

It's true the stress lowers my immunity and makes me get sick with all kinds of nasty things. I'm so tired of trying new medications and getting weird side effects, lol.

All this being sick has made me rather depressed too. I feel like I just keep getting kicked down. But guess what! My love offered to take me on a roadtrip/vacation for my birthday if I get better by then. My birthday is at the end of the month so it's good motivation to take my pills, rest lots, eat well, and work on feeling better physically and emotionally. Maybe having something to look forward to will help me heal.

Here's to hoping both of us get our acts together and get healthy! Thanks sweetie <3

Isn't he the best?

He is such a sweetheart to you thank goodness!

Come up here on your road trip Sweet friend! hehehe

I am trying so hard and what was I thinking you already are working, why would you want to volunteer?

See the meds..I hate them. I am really considering just getting off them, but you know,,,I know that I need something, maybe I could try diet and natural meds instead.

Good Luck and many blessings to you dear and know that I am thinking of you and praying for you and hoping you too will feel better..yes the fresh air it cannot be replaced. Big hugs and Love to you!

Oh yes he's very good to me. I'm so blessed!

Heh maybe we will head out there! We actually have no idea where we want to go at this point. I told him let's just drive and see where it takes us. No planning, no worrying, just enjoy.

I'd love to stop taking my meds, but I was really really bad without them. I used to just think I was crazy. I had been put in a psych ward for mental problems before the meds. They've helped with the bipolar crazy mood swings. I used to cut myself and tried to kill myself and would get really angry and kinda violent. I scared myself and my loved ones. So I don't think stopping my pills is an option. I just have to learn to accept that it's a part of my life and learn to love my body as is.

Thank you so much for your prayers honey. I'm working towards recovery and towards a happier me! Much love sweetie!

This is true. Laughter is always helpful :)

Thank you sweets. I am considering yoga and mediation. Anything to help me relax!

Yes I am considering meditation. Thank you.

I'm trying to diet so eating whatever I want probably isn't the best idea. But maybe I'll sneak in a candy bar once in a while. Chocolate makes me happy :)

It is very hard for me not to think about work after I go home and I know that's not helping the stress. I'm sorry you're sick too. My doctor says stress lowers your immunity and makes it easier to get sick... Maybe I'll try a picnic. My friends actually are a lot of drama sometimes so they don't always help. Maybe I need new friends, lol. I have 2 dogs and a cat and they help cheer me up and calm me down :)

I think I need to focus more on relaxing and enjoy the little things like a nice cop of coffee. Usually I'm drinking it in a hurry and not even really tasting it :(

I am planning a vacation for my birthday. Something relaxing. I hope it helps. Thank you.

Yes my dr said to try a healthier diet and meditating. I think I'll try breathing exercises too. I just need to calm down. I love massages but can't really afford them. Maybe I'll make my boyfriend give me a massage :) I want to start making my own all fruit smoothies. Those might be nice. Thank you.

I had a lot of problems with stress now i am totally relief from lot of fun with my family thanx to my family i am a greaat guy pls dont bad feeling you guys are great

Our family is actually one of the best stress reliever if we are really close to them. We can definitely have a bond with them and just have a good time. I am not actually that close with my family but I do enjoy their company so much and I just love to share some jokes with them.

We should not let stress get us. We should avoid having wrinkles and all that...

I'm sorry to hear that. I'm diagnosed bipolar, was misdiagnosed with depression before that and I have anxiety issues. Stress has always been a big part of my life. Sadly I needed a few pills to help balance that and they've worked well but they don't cure all and they've made me put on a few pounds. Yucky. I tend to obsess a lot about the things that stress me out, making things worse and leading to other sickness.

I am trying a healthier diet which I notice does make me feel overall better but man I miss cheeseburgers!

My family is good for stress. Well my mom is. She's very loving and calm. And she cooks for me when I'm sick even tho I'm almost 27! My sister is actually very uptight and she yells all the time. That doesn't help... So I don't always visit my mom because of the yelling sister...

I think I'll start taking vitamins too. Every little bit helps right? Thanks!