Re: Stress management

[Guest guest]

Kim,I have yoga and pilates dvds that I use at home.  Yoga is really good for normalizing your adrenals.  You can probably find a variety of exercise dvds at your local library and find a style and level of intensity that works for you, then buy the ones that you know you'll do over and over.   I like the Austin series.

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So while we’re on the topic.  What does

everyone do for stress management?

 

I’ve done relaxation tapes and

self-hypnosis in the past.  I just don’t think I’d have the patience/focus/self

discipline for it now.

 

Taking the dog for a walk when I’m up to

it physically and the weather is nice.  I can’t attend a yoga/exercise class

because of transportation issues…one of the stressors.  There’s a jazzercise

class meeting twice a week in our neighborhood but I get out of breath just

thinking of that level of activity…LOL.  I hope to be able to consider it someday.

 

I’ve just been trying to focus on all the

positives that I have in my life and try and stay in “an attitude of gratitude”.

 

Unfortunately, I’ve used eating as part of

stress.  I’m working on that but it’s an ongoing process.  Obviously not a

positive.

 

What do y’all do?

 

Kim

 

From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of E.A. King III W5EAK

Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011

3:46 PM

To: Texas_Thyroid_Groups

Subject: Re:

Re: Pregnenolone

 

 

 

Kim, I can so relate to you.  I feel like the stress on my

shoulders is higher than the Empire

State Building,

and on my husband's too, so we just muddle along.

 

There is NOTHING we can do about it, either, it's fixed.

 

Like you say, we have to try to control our response -- but it's so

hard.  I really liked your post.   Thanks.

 

Vicki K. (old)

 

On Mar 23, 2011, at 12:36 PM, Kim in North Texas

wrote:

 

I can so relate to your comment about

stress. I have adrenal issues and lots of ongoing stress issues.  I

chuckle when I read on adrenal fatigue sites “reduce your stress”.  If I

list all the stressors in my life, there is not a single one that I have any

control over and could get rid of.  All I can do is attempt to control my

response to them.

 

Kim

 

From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups  [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On

Behalf Of Rhonda Lea

Kirk Fries

Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:19 PM

To: Texas_Thyroid_Groups

Subject: RE: Re:

Pregnenolone

 

 

You sound like you have a lot of stress

right now, so that’s a factor you want to take into account, although every

time someone has ever said that to me, I can’t help but wonder: “Okay, but what

do I do about it since I the cause of my stress is not something I can control

right now?”

 

 

[Guest guest]

Right now, I’m kickboxing two days a week. Great fun and superior stress

relief. Before winter began and knocked me for a loop, I went to the gym

every day—three yoga classes, one spin class and the occasional TBC class,

as well as daily cardio and personal training twice a week.

Since November, though, I’ve given most of that up, and the only time the

gym sees me is when I meet with my personal trainer.

I did not have too much of a problem with winter in Coppell, but when my

husband took this two year contract in New Jersey (which is where I grew up

and where I have lived most of my life), the climate knocked me for a loop.

It’s probably the major stressor in my life--one about which I can do

nothing except turn on the SAD light and try to keep warm. To the extent

that my now 2-year-old grandson is only a mile away, it’s wonderful, but

snow and wind and ice drag me down into the pit.

I also have an acupressure mat, but I keep forgetting to use it, even though

it makes me feel great when I do. Same for breathing exercises, which is a

top stress reliever.

We have four cats, and while they can be something of a stressor (the oldest

is hyperthyroid—har, har--and has high blood pressure, so I pill him twice a

day), they're also comforting...except that the phone just rang, and the

second oldest took advantage of my inattention to plant herself on my

laptop, type some gibberish, and turn on the caps lock and sticky keys.

Other than that, I just try to create and keep to routines, and when I'm

able to do so, I remain reasonably stress-free.

From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups

[mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of Kim in North

Texas

Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 0:22 AM

To: Texas_Thyroid_Groups

Subject: Stress management

 

So while we’re on the topic.  What does everyone do for stress management?

 

I’ve done relaxation tapes and self-hypnosis in the past.  I just don’t

think I’d have the patience/focus/self discipline for it now.

 

Taking the dog for a walk when I’m up to it physically and the weather is

nice.  I can’t attend a yoga/exercise class because of transportation

issues…one of the stressors.  There’s a jazzercise class meeting twice a

week in our neighborhood but I get out of breath just thinking of that level

of activity…LOL.  I hope to be able to consider it someday.

 

I’ve just been trying to focus on all the positives that I have in my life

and try and stay in “an attitude of gratitude”.

 

Unfortunately, I’ve used eating as part of stress.  I’m working on that but

it’s an ongoing process.  Obviously not a positive.

 

What do y’all do?

 

Kim

 

________________________________________

From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups

[mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of E.A. King III

W5EAK

Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 3:46 PM

To: Texas_Thyroid_Groups

Subject: Re: Re: Pregnenolone

 

 

 

Kim, I can so relate to you.  I feel like the stress on my shoulders is

higher than the Empire State Building, and on my husband's too, so we just

muddle along.

 

There is NOTHING we can do about it, either, it's fixed.

 

Like you say, we have to try to control our response -- but it's so hard.  I

really liked your post.   Thanks.

 

Vicki K. (old)

 

 

I can so relate to your comment about stress. I have adrenal issues and lots

of ongoing stress issues.  I chuckle when I read on adrenal fatigue sites

“reduce your stress”.  If I list all the stressors in my life, there is not

a single one that I have any control over and could get rid of.  All I can

do is attempt to control my response to them.

 

Kim

 

________________________________________

From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups  [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups@yaho

ogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rhonda Lea Kirk Fries

Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:19 PM

To: Texas_Thyroid_Groups

Subject: RE: Re: Pregnenolone

 

 

You sound like you have a lot of stress right now, so that’s a factor you

want to take into account, although every time someone has ever said that to

me, I can’t help but wonder: “Okay, but what do I do about it since I the

cause of my stress is not something I can control right now?”

 

 

[Guest guest]

I can't imagine kick boxing, or can I? I really do not consider my self stressed, however last weekend some kids were playing rap music at max level at the taco stand. When the owner looked at me, like he was defenseless, I jumped up & told the kids to turn off the damn music. It almost turned into a kickboxing fight. My wife said the fact that after thyroid removal I sound like the godfather probably helped the "boys" make the right decision and turn off their music.

I have very low blood pressure, and low - but "within range" on most blood test markers. I really think that in early morning zombie state, I took double meds that day & was on a higher blood pressure day.

Anyway that is not like me at all, except for defending the defenseless.

Cheers, Bob too Zombie to be stressed

To: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Sent: Thu, March 24, 2011 9:14:27 AMSubject: RE: Stress managementRight now, I’m kickboxing two days a week. Great fun and superior stressrelief. Before winter began and knocked me for a loop, I went to the gymevery day—three yoga classes, one spin class and the occasional TBC class,as well as daily cardio and personal training twice a week. Since November, though, I’ve given most of that up, and the only time thegym sees me is when I meet with my personal trainer.I did not have too much of a problem with winter in Coppell, but when myhusband took this two year contract in New Jersey (which

is where I grew upand where I have lived most of my life), the climate knocked me for a loop.It’s probably the major stressor in my life--one about which I can donothing except turn on the SAD light and try to keep warm. To the extentthat my now 2-year-old grandson is only a mile away, it’s wonderful, butsnow and wind and ice drag me down into the pit.I also have an acupressure mat, but I keep forgetting to use it, even thoughit makes me feel great when I do. Same for breathing exercises, which is atop stress reliever.We have four cats, and while they can be something of a stressor (the oldestis hyperthyroid—har, har--and has high blood pressure, so I pill him twice aday), they're also comforting...except that the phone just rang, and thesecond oldest took advantage of my inattention to plant herself on mylaptop, type some gibberish, and turn on the caps lock and sticky keys.

Other than that, I just try to create and keep to routines, and when I'mable to do so, I remain reasonably stress-free.From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of Kim in NorthTexasSent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 0:22 AMTo: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: Stress management So while we’re on the topic. What does everyone do for stress management? I’ve done relaxation tapes and self-hypnosis in the past. I just don’tthink I’d have the

patience/focus/self discipline for it now. Taking the dog for a walk when I’m up to it physically and the weather isnice. I can’t attend a yoga/exercise class because of transportationissues…one of the stressors. There’s a jazzercise class meeting twice aweek in our neighborhood but I get out of breath just thinking of that levelof activity…LOL. I hope to be able to consider it someday. I’ve just been trying to focus on all the positives that I have in my lifeand try and stay in “an attitude of gratitudeâ€. Unfortunately, I’ve used eating as part of stress. I’m working on that butit’s an ongoing process. Obviously not a positive. What do y’all do? Kim ________________________________________From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of E.A. King IIIW5EAKSent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 3:46 PMTo: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: Re: Re: Pregnenolone Kim, I can so relate to you. I feel like the stress on my shoulders ishigher than the Empire State Building, and on my husband's too, so we justmuddle along. There is NOTHING we can do about it, either, it's fixed. Like you say, we have to try to control our response -- but it's so hard. Ireally liked your post.

Thanks. Vicki K. (old) I can so relate to your comment about stress. I have adrenal issues and lotsof ongoing stress issues. I chuckle when I read on adrenal fatigue sites“reduce your stressâ€. If I list all the stressors in my life, there is nota single one that I have any control over and could get rid of. All I cando is attempt to control my response to them. Kim ________________________________________From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of Rhonda Lea Kirk FriesSent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:19 PMTo: Texas_Thyroid_Groups Subject: RE: Re: Pregnenolone You sound like you have a lot of stress right now, so that’s a factor youwant to take into account, although every time someone has ever said that tome, I can’t help but wonder: “Okay, but what do I do about it since I thecause of my stress is not something I can control right now?†------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

So while we’re on the topic.  What does

everyone do for stress management?I try to get regular chiropractic adjustments.  And when stuff starts to stress me out too much, I have my husband handle it.  He handles all of our rental house stuff cause it's just too much for me.

I also research things online till I know them upside down and inside out.  For some reason, knowledge makes me happy. :)I used to work out, but haven't done that for a while.  I'm not sure that was the best thing for me as I tend to go all out when I do things.

 Also, I love to cook.  When I get a kitchen again, I'll do some more cooking and that should help.Susie

[Guest guest]

You made me laugh. I can just see it.

It makes me think of a story my dad told.

The time period was when handicapped parking spots were first introduced. A

man was walking across the parking lot. Some teens pulled into the handicapped

spot with their music blaring. They didn’t seem to have a plaque. The man went

over and told them that if they were not handicapped, they would be shortly if

they did not move their car. They quickly moved the car.

Kim

From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ] On Behalf Of Bob

Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 1:52

PM

To: Texas_Thyroid_Groups

Subject: Re:

Stress management

I can't imagine kick boxing, or can I? I really do not consider

my self stressed, however last weekend some kids were playing rap music at max

level at the taco stand. When the owner looked at me, like he was defenseless,

I jumped up & told the kids to turn off the damn music. It almost

turned into a kickboxing fight. My wife said the fact that after thyroid

removal I sound like the godfather probably helped the " boys " make

the right decision and turn off their music.

I have very low blood pressure, and low - but " within range "

on most blood test markers. I really think that in early morning zombie state,

I took double meds that day & was on a higher blood pressure day.

Anyway that is not like me at all, except for defending the defenseless.

Cheers, Bob too Zombie to be stressed

From: Rhonda

Lea Kirk Fries

To: Texas_Thyroid_Groups

Sent: Thu, March 24, 2011 9:14:27

AM

Subject: RE:

Stress management

Right now, I’m kickboxing two days a week. Great fun and superior stress

relief. Before winter began and knocked me for a loop, I went to the gym

every day—three yoga classes, one spin class and the occasional TBC class,

as well as daily cardio and personal training twice a week.

Since November, though, I’ve given most of that up, and the only time the

gym sees me is when I meet with my personal trainer.

I did not have too much of a problem with winter in Coppell, but when my

husband took this two year contract in New

Jersey (which is where I grew up

and where I have lived most of my life), the climate knocked me for a loop.

It’s probably the major stressor in my life--one about which I can do

nothing except turn on the SAD light and try to keep warm. To the extent

that my now 2-year-old grandson is only a mile away, it’s wonderful, but

snow and wind and ice drag me down into the pit.

I also have an acupressure mat, but I keep forgetting to use it, even though

it makes me feel great when I do. Same for breathing exercises, which is a

top stress reliever.

We have four cats, and while they can be something of a stressor (the oldest

is hyperthyroid—har, har--and has high blood pressure, so I pill him twice a

day), they're also comforting...except that the phone just rang, and the

second oldest took advantage of my inattention to plant herself on my

laptop, type some gibberish, and turn on the caps lock and sticky keys.

Other than that, I just try to create and keep to routines, and when I'm

able to do so, I remain reasonably stress-free.

From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups

[mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ]

On Behalf Of Kim in North

Texas

Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 0:22 AM

To: Texas_Thyroid_Groups

Subject: Stress management

So while we’re on the topic. What does everyone do for stress management?

I’ve done relaxation tapes and self-hypnosis in the past. I just don’t

think I’d have the patience/focus/self discipline for it now.

Taking the dog for a walk when I’m up to it physically and the weather is

nice. I can’t attend a yoga/exercise class because of transportation

issues…one of the stressors. There’s a jazzercise class meeting twice a

week in our neighborhood but I get out of breath just thinking of that level

of activity…LOL. I hope to be able to consider it someday.

I’ve just been trying to focus on all the positives that I have in my life

and try and stay in “an attitude of gratitude”.

Unfortunately, I’ve used eating as part of stress. I’m working on that

but

it’s an ongoing process. Obviously not a positive.

What do y’all do?

Kim

________________________________________

From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups

[mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups ]

On Behalf Of E.A. King III

W5EAK

Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 3:46 PM

To: Texas_Thyroid_Groups

Subject: Re: Re: Pregnenolone

Kim, I can so relate to you. I feel like the stress on my shoulders is

higher than the Empire

State Building,

and on my husband's too, so we just

muddle along.

There is NOTHING we can do about it, either, it's fixed.

Like you say, we have to try to control our response -- but it's so hard.

I

really liked your post. Thanks.

Vicki K. (old)

On Mar 23, 2011, at 12:36 PM, Kim in North Texas

wrote:

I can so relate to your comment about stress. I have adrenal issues and lots

of ongoing stress issues. I chuckle when I read on adrenal fatigue sites

“reduce your stress”. If I list all the stressors in my life, there is

not

a single one that I have any control over and could get rid of. All I can

do is attempt to control my response to them.

Kim

________________________________________

From: Texas_Thyroid_Groups [mailto:Texas_Thyroid_Groups@yaho

ogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rhonda Lea Kirk Fries

Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:19 PM

To: Texas_Thyroid_Groups

Subject: RE: Re: Pregnenolone

You sound like you have a lot of stress right now, so that’s a factor you

want to take into account, although every time someone has ever said that to

me, I can’t help but wonder: “Okay, but what do I do about it since I the

cause of my stress is not something I can control right now?”

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