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Electrolyte01
18-11-2005, 20:13
For the past week I've been getting nauseous after I eat something, I get no pain, I havn't been sick either. After some researching, I think it's led down to the stress I've had over the past year, and it's finnaly affected me.
I'm already trying my best to stay calm when ever possible, but I was wondering if anyone had any tips that I could use to help calm my stress even better.
If this stomach problem doesn't resolve by Monday my mom is taking me down the doctors any way, but I want to see if I can calm my self down to see if it helps or not.
Thanks!
Theres a few tips on here;
http://www.ivillage.co.uk/health/hlive/stress/articles/0,,181034_546571,00.html
I'd personally suggest having a nice hot bath once a week, lets you gather your thoughts, and affects you for the better biologically. I find a face towel dunkned in the water over the face is very good.
Classical music.
Try some sports, some kind of a way to vent your energy.
Watch comedys.
Try not to let things bother you (though this, I Know, is next to impossible)
Wicked_and_Crazy
18-11-2005, 20:29
For the past week I've been getting nauseous after I eat something, I get no pain, I havn't been sick either. After some researching, I think it's led down to the stress I've had over the past year, and it's finnaly affected me.
I'm already trying my best to stay calm when ever possible, but I was wondering if anyone had any tips that I could use to help calm my stress even better.
If this stomach problem doesn't resolve by Monday my mom is taking me down the doctors any way, but I want to see if I can calm my self down to see if it helps or not.
Thanks!
do you get dizzeness too?
Electrolyte01
18-11-2005, 20:31
do you get dizzeness too?The only thing close to that is standing up and getting head rush - which I get very often.
Wicked_and_Crazy
18-11-2005, 20:32
The only thing close to that is standing up and getting head rush - which I get very often.
hmmm not the same as what ive been suffering with this week then. But the other symptoms are
Stress is a weird thing it can affect people differently, I was at the risk of redundancy last year, I survived but my mum didn't (during that time I had a shed load of stress), this year I was made redundant and I'm looking for work (and sufering from stress) I personally found that playing games like GTA:SA and shooting and crash in the game helps be get rid of the stress and anger that has affected me.
Not that I'm a voilent person it was/is a release valve.
Stress is a weird thing it can affect people differently, I was at the risk of redundancy last year, I survived but my mum didn't (during that time I had a shed load of stress), this year I was made redundant and I'm looking for work (and sufering from stress) I personally found that playing games like GTA:SA and shooting and crash in the game helps be get rid of the stress and anger that has affected me.
Not that I'm a voilent person it was/is a release valve.
good games/films/music are excellent wells to release steam.
Valerian...as found in kalms (http://www.kalmsstress.com/)
.......or sort out whats stressing you....besides being in your teenage years......
Personnally I wouldn't wan't to take any drugs, subscribed bt a Doc or other means.
.......or sort out whats stressing you....besides being in your teenage years......
That would be my first port of call...
Wicked_and_Crazy
18-11-2005, 21:36
Personnally I wouldn't wan't to take any drugs, subscribed bt a Doc or other means.
define drugs? Kalms are plant extracts
Try this test http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/tv_and_radio/stresstest_quizindex.shtml
from the beeb and then follow the tips they give.
Other tips Download Failed (1)
Anything that makes you Download Failed (1)
Do you like Terry Pratchett's Discworld? I found his books really helped me through a stressful time.
define drugs? Kalms are plant extracts
So are opium and cannabis...
Electrolyte01
18-11-2005, 21:42
Try this test http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/tv_and_radio/stresstest_quizindex.shtmlI only seemed to score 3 on that test :erm:
Wicked_and_Crazy
18-11-2005, 21:43
So are opium and cannabis...
yes i know, thats why i said "define drugs"
Wicked_and_Crazy
18-11-2005, 21:46
I only seemed to score 3 on that test :erm:
your possibly just suffering the effects of a virus
Try this test http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/tv_and_radio/stresstest_quizindex.shtml
from the beeb and then follow the tips they give.
Other tips http://www.forumup.org/images/smiles/bagnopaparella.gif
Anything that makes you http://www.forumup.org/images/smiles/Trilly-77-24.gif
Do you like Terry Pratchett's Discworld? I found his books really helped me through a stressful time.
Your first picture made me look twice!!!
Break plates!
Failing that have an aromatherepy massage.This is a very good way to relieve stress.I guarantee that you will sleep like a baby after one of those...
Tell me someone/anyone how can I stop falling asleep? My get up and go left some time ago...:(
Your first picture made me look twice!!!:D
Wicked_and_Crazy
18-11-2005, 22:02
Tell me someone/anyone how can I stop falling asleep?
get stressed should do it ;)
Tell me someone/anyone how can I stop falling asleep?
get stressed should do it ;)
Nope..I think it is stress that's causing it..Teaching is very stressful at times and I'm on my toes for 5/6 hours a day then I'm suddenly asleep for the rest.:(
Electrolyte01
18-11-2005, 22:06
If this is just a virus, any ideas what is the best action to help stop it until I see the doctors on Monday? At the moment I'm on corn flakes and plenty of water :(
Wicked_and_Crazy
18-11-2005, 22:07
Nope..I think it is stress that's causing it..Teaching is very stressful at times and I'm on my toes for 5/6 hours a day then I'm suddenly asleep for the rest.:(
thats probably the cause, your maintaining an artificial high for a long period of time. When the high subsides your body over compensates by shutting down
Wicked_and_Crazy
18-11-2005, 22:07
If this is just a virus, any ideas what is the best action to help stop it until I see the doctors on Monday? At the moment I'm on corn flakes and plenty of water :(
dont touch dairy products
Try Ginger to combat the nausea.
http://www.allnatural.net/herbpages/ginger.shtml
Dry toast is pretty good, as is porridge made with just water.
Electrolyte01
18-11-2005, 22:17
Dry toast is pretty goodThat actually made me nauseous.
That actually made me nauseous.
I was basing it on the all day morning nausea I suffered whilst pregnant. Couldn't stand the smell of meat cooking either. :erm:
Lemonade (the synthetic sort) I found helpful.
define drugs? Kalms are plant extractsYep, helped me a lot with my stress induced nausea:tu: :)
Valerian...as found in kalms (http://www.kalmsstress.com/)
.......or sort out whats stressing you....besides being in your teenage years......
I drink Valarien tea when I'm suffering from insomnia.I also discoverd Valarien capsules at the health food shop in the summer...They helped a lot when I couldn't sleep.
Got the opposite problem at the moment.:(
Goodnight.:tired: :sleeping:
Wicked_and_Crazy
18-11-2005, 22:29
Yep, helped me a lot with my stress induced nausea:tu: :)
couldnt get out at patience:D ok ok i know its old now, must get that out of my mind!
If I'm stressed I often like to put on my favourite CD and just listen to the music and nothing else.
When I just need to relax, I like to fill the bath to the top and just sit back for ages. It can totally refresh you. Some bubble bath products have lavender and other calming aroma's to help you relax.
Electrolyte01
19-11-2005, 11:51
Thanks for the help guys/gals, going to go further with this :)
Thanks for the help guys/gals, going to go further with this :)
Hope you are feeling better soon, and that it is just something simple that is bothering you. https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2012/01/10.gif
Maybe try a relaxation tape / cd and breathing excercises?
They have helped me out in the past.
Electrolyte01
19-11-2005, 12:47
For my stomach my mom is going to get a pack of arrowroot biscuits for me - I've had these before when having a bad stomach, and they do work.
I suffered/suffer similar symptoms. Agree with Angua, ginger is excellent. Try a cup of ginger tea after a meal -i it's excellent for digestion and quelling nausea. Just 1/2 teaspoon of ginger , a teaspoon of honey and hot water. Ace (good for your circulation too).
I also do reike which, I was very sceptical about (and am still unsure of its alleged healing) but I find fantastically relaxing. Wonderful.
I also burn Frankincense at night; helps chill you out and get you to sleep.
As others said, exercise is good. and yes, finding and dealing with the cause of stress/anxiety. Not always easy as it's often work related, but well worth just sitting back and thinking what does get you going. I always used to think that I did a stressful job but didn't let it get to me; I was wrong. I've changed my lifestyle and my relationship with my partner is way, waty better as I'm far less irritable.
Sorry if this sounds me-me-me- but another thing I've found is shared experiences/talking about it also really helps.
Good luck with it anyway.
Chrysalis
22-11-2005, 20:05
Different things work for different people.
Hot baths can be effective.
Activities which take you rmind of the problem can help.
Sleep of course helps but you cant do that all day, and stress can make it diffilcult to get to sleep.
Drugs that thin your blood wont stop you been stressed but should reduce the risk of problems that stress can cause.
Sex/Porn - This can be affective as well but again this will only be right for some people.
Winning the lottery - we can all dream :(
For the past week I've been getting nauseous after I eat something, I get no pain, I havn't been sick either. After some researching, I think it's led down to the stress I've had over the past year, and it's finnaly affected me.
I'm already trying my best to stay calm when ever possible, but I was wondering if anyone had any tips that I could use to help calm my stress even better.
If this stomach problem doesn't resolve by Monday my mom is taking me down the doctors any way, but I want to see if I can calm my self down to see if it helps or not.
Thanks!
Buy an inversion table, they are good for stress.
http://www.aromatherapy-stress-relief.com/personalisedgifts.html#usinggift
Designed to stick on a corner of your Monitor, it uses the heat generated by the monitor to release the stress busting aromatherapy benefits. :)
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