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Date Posted: 22:19:22 06/07/01 Thu
Author: Diane
Author Host/IP: 203.110.18.71
Subject: I think we should talk about this maybe.....

Best tips for dealing with stress. I'm sure we all have some.

Depending on what it is I do some of these;

Rescue Remady is helpful for short term stress that comes on suddenly,
Deep breathing is basic and something that is easy to forget about - it helps refocus things.
Look for tension in your body - scrunch up your shoulders for example and then concentrate on totally relaxing them - it can be really surprising how much tension we carry around in our bodies nearly all day long.
Burn calming essential oils - lavender, neroli, chamomile, rose are a few examples.
Put on soothing music and take a warm bath or soak in a hot tub.
Drink calming herbal teas - lemon balm, chamomile or linden (lime tree) is supposed to be good too (I haven't tried that one myself yet).
Valerian (herbal) tablets or capsules can help get over the worst bits of stress (also good for some muscular aches and pains - tension pain and can aid a little in dealing with migrains).
Refocus on the positives in life - it's a "Look at all the pretty flowers in the garden and ignore the weeds" approach.
Hug a dog, hug a child, hug someone you love who cares about you - let them be there for you.
Talk. That's the simpilest and best way to deal with a lot of different stresses - just get it out and talk about it. That can help more than anything else.
Last one I think - get away from the source of the problem to somewhere that you're less likely to focus on it for a few hours. Go for a walk in a park, a picnic by a stream, shell collecting at a beach or visit a muesem - just adjust the pace and where your heads at for a little bit of time. Give yourself a little space.

That's it ;-) I'm done. Anyone else?

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