Ability to cope with stress?

Question

I think I have got a really high stress threshold (before I go to pieces!!) but unfortunately I passed it about 3 months ago.

Told my boss last week that I am stressed, and had a panic attack recently - what do you think he might be thinking now?? He was surprised as I have an image that I can cope. There is little or nothing he can do to reduce the stress (will last until end Jan with the current issues that are happening). I don't want to go off sick, because it will make everything worse (problems will get bigger!) and I haven't got any spare annual leave. Any suggestions?

A very big deadline in January, and some massive problems that have come up with the staff team (I'm the manager). I am getting to the stage I can't even stand to walk through the door, and sit just thinking about all of the problems and panicking it won't get sorted by Jan. The staff team are a pain / incompetent etc. - but I know that some of this is my fault for not nipping problems in the bud. Boss acknowledged issues with team. But also said people who can't stand the heat need to get out of the kitchen. Not quite the vote of confidence I needed!

Answer 1

What sucks about the strong, I Can Cope image, is that people will push you until you break. I second the yoga idea, and if you'd rather not do yoga, meditation is good too. Controlled breathing and journaling can also help vent some excess steam.

Good luck!

Answer 2

I've heard that yoga is a very good way to relax and deal with stress. Unfortunately I cannot vouch for it myself but I've heard enough about it from people I know that I know theres something to it :)

You can also try and do a relaxing spa weekend or something to blow off some steam and hopefully when you get back to work on Monday, you'll feel refreshed.

Answer 3

Request Help through your company's Employee Assistance Program they will offer you a chance to talk to a counselor to sift through the mess & set up a plan or strategy on how to cope or deal with your job situation in the short term

Also, take extra special care of yourself at this time - hot baths, comfort foods, etc.

Answer 4

Negatively: Chronic or long term stress does affect our bodies health differently. People who are under chronic stress have lower than normal white blood cell counts, are more vulnerable to colds and other viruses and take longer to recover from them. They are more likely to experience more severe symptoms than people who are not under a great deal of stress. Chronic stress will suppress the immune system if we don’t respond properly. Financial pressures, health worries, challenging relationships, strenuous work or family responsibilities can all stress your health. Positively: Acute stress and the immune system health reactions happen when you experience a fearful situation. For example, when a persons life is threaten by a robber, their reaction is referred to as stress. Responses to acute stress affect your health by triggering the spleen to discharge more white blood cells and directing those white blood cells to portions of the body that are more likely to be injured by an attack. At the same time, responses to this acute stress affect the immune system by reducing less important cellular activities temporarily. For more information on how to properly deal with stress goto the website in the source box.

Answer 5

Homeopathic Remedies for Anxiety / Panic Attacks / Stress / Depression(Bereavment) / Mood Swings (Totally safe, without any side effects or complications of any sort) :-

ANXIETY / PANIC ATTACKS & STRESS :-

Sudden with restlessness and fear of death, Panic Attacks, Aconite 30X or 200X,1/2 hourly (3 Doses)

Prolonged with periodic and panic attacks Arsenic Alb.200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)

With fainting spells; profuse sweating; worse in the morning Sulphur 30X or 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Makes patient walk fast; due to anticipation Argentum Nit 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Worse lying in bed and closing the eyes Carbo Veg 30X or 200X, 4 hourly (6 Doses)

Anxiety aggravated by upward or downward motion; going in an elevator; worse till 11 P.M, Borax 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxious about business even when seriously ill Bryonia Alba 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Full of apprehensions in the evening Causticum 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety and fears in the evening with restlessness and palpitation Calcarea Carb.200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety worse while lying still. Sad music ameliorates the complaints Manganum Acet 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety due to fright, fear,exciting news; stage fright; worse while appearing for examination or interview etc Gelsemium 30X or 200X 3 hourly (6 Doses)

Mood Swings, Anxiety due to grief or shock in the subconscious mind Ignatia 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety; better after eating Anacardium Or 30X, 4 hourly.

DEPRESSION & GRIEF(Bereavement) :-

Severe shock due to sudden death of loved ones; restlessness, anxiety and fear Aconite 200X. 10 min (3 Doses)

Prolonged mournings; cannot overcome the loss of loved ones and/or Mood Swings. Ignatia 1M or 10M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)

When the grief is in the conscious mind; patient weeps; does not like sympathy Natrum Mur.200X or 1M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)

For chronic grief and indignation Staphysagria 200X or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)

Depression with suicidal thoughts feeling of worthlessness, Aurum Met 30X, three times a day half hour before meals.


Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine (Cures Par Excellence)

Take Care and God Bless you.

Answer 6

How long do you think your job would be held open for you if you had a break down ??

There is no such thing as "loyalty" these days. Do what is best for your own health.

Answer 7

stress at work is very very common....are you being bullied at work.....?if that is the case I suggest you search the internet about a good book about bullying at work.....take it seriously..It can destroy you completely..mentally and physically...do not ignore it..you will regret...It not only ruins you but also your family

Answer 8

Relax, Chill, and dont give a damn.

Answer 9

nope