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How do you decompress?
My life has been hectic and incredibly stressfull lately. I can't think straight most days and have a pit in my stomach all day long. I have 3 young kids so it is hard for me to pee alone let alone get out and do me so to say. Today I went to work and left my car running for 4 hours. I forgot to turn my car off!!!! So tell me please, how do you decompress?
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Posted 4/2/16 11:39 PM  |
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2BadSoSad
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Re: How do you decompress?
I don't know either, but I too got out of my car and went to unlock my front door and realized I didn't have my keys bc THEY WERE STILL IN THE IGNITION and the car was still running! Right there with you!!!!
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| Posted 4/3/16 12:17 AM |
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Hope2009
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Re: How do you decompress?
Going to the gym helps me. I forget about all the things i need to think about when I'm there. I take the classes because it forces me to pay attention to the instructor.
I also recently started meditating. Even it's for 20 mins in the morning. It helps to me to center myself for the day.
If all else fails wine. 
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| Posted 4/3/16 7:28 AM |
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How do you decompress?
I take a walk after work or sometime during my lunch break at work.
I use to work out, ride, paint etc..now I do none of that
Message edited 4/3/2016 8:56:47 AM.
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| Posted 4/3/16 8:12 AM |
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mommy2be716
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How do you decompress?
chamomile tea on the couch. i sleep much better if I drink it too
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| Posted 4/3/16 8:25 AM |
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ANewDayHasCome
Love multiplies, not divides
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How do you decompress?
I drink. Kidding. Kind of.
I have 2 kids, 2 and under, with no help. There are def hard days but I make sure to have me time once a week. When dh gets home I'll meet friends for dinner. Hell I'll even go to target by myself and that's relaxing.
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| Posted 4/3/16 8:44 AM |
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alexb
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How do you decompress?
Spa treatments and getting mani/pedis on a weekly basis... I try to get to the spa at least once a week. Reading (whenever i have time) helps calm me down too.
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| Posted 4/3/16 9:09 AM |
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MrsB12614
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How do you decompress?
Same- I locked myself out of my house on my way to work Wednesday thank god my mom was off and only lives a few blocks from me to let me back in the house- and of coarse I was like 45 min late to work. I agree I do spa treatments. On Friday i left work a bit early came home and laid in my bed with my dog for a good hour. I felt so much better. It sucks and the stress is awful especially working like crazy and taking care of a family. Is it possible to take a personal day at work and go do a spa thing? I try and take 1 day a month minimum and do something like my hair, spa, or just sit home on my couch and watch tv and it's so helpful
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alli3131
Peanut is here!!!!!!
Member since 5/09 18388 total posts
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Allison
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How do you decompress?
I let thing suffer. Seriously. I pick and choose what is important and let the rest wait. 90% of the time we make ourselves crazy with things that are not a super priority so I re-evaluate things and make a new plan.
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| Posted 4/3/16 9:39 AM |
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hmm
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Re: How do you decompress?
Posted by alexb
Spa treatments and getting mani/pedis on a weekly basis... I try to get to the spa at least once a week. Reading (whenever i have time) helps calm me down too.
I wish I would treat myself like this every week, good for you
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| Posted 4/3/16 9:46 AM |
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Re: How do you decompress?
I run, or workout in general. If I don't, I feel like a crazy person. It's my "me time".
A glass of wine once in a while...or once a night...doesn't hurt either.
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PitterPatter11
Baby Boy is Here!
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How do you decompress?
I workout daily. Keeps me sane.
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| Posted 4/3/16 1:23 PM |
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MichLiz213
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How do you decompress?
I don't know, but I need to figure out something as well. I am hitting a breaking point with the level of stress lately.
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| Posted 4/3/16 1:46 PM |
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peaceandlove
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Vanessa
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Re: How do you decompress?
Yoga and Wine. 
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| Posted 4/3/16 5:21 PM |
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PearlJamChick
No one sings like you anymore.
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Re: How do you decompress?
Cooking. I find it to be very therapeutic. Plus you get to eat so it's win-win.
Coloring. Adult coloring books are all the rage right now and for good reason.
Good stretching and yoga.
Sometimes completely avoiding current events can help me tremendously. I find that if I'm stressed about things in my own life - like, seriously stressed to the point of crying - I need to get the eff away from the news for awhile.
Playing the drums. Granted, not for everyone but it's never too early to pick up a hobby you're curious about.
I also go for walks on my lunch break. Helps clear my mind a bit.
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| Posted 4/3/16 5:52 PM |
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stinger
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Re: How do you decompress?
Sleep
Breathe
Naps
Read
Meditation
Rest
Excercice
Take a walk/get fresh air
Talk it out
Self-talk
Sleep lol
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| Posted 4/3/16 7:08 PM |
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How do you decompress?
Thank you ladies! Great suggestions. I really need to start taking care of me and putting me first every once in a while. And not give a fukc what anyone thinks!
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| Posted 4/3/16 9:39 PM |
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