I will now chew off the inside of my own face

[cjsmith]

Sometimes I'm so stressed that I can't imagine what would help me relax, even for a moment. I think I want to take a break and then I realize I've been so overwhelmed that I've been taking nothing but breaks. Then I want to take a break from THAT because the energy involved in suppressing the stress is so high.

I imagine myself at a spa getting my feet rubbed... or curled up in a nest of blankets, or sitting in a hot tub... and any of that would just be something else to get through. It wouldn't solve the problem. None of the relaxation would go past the skin and touch me.

Gah. What do you do to relax? Really relax? (Aside from alcohol or drugs. THERE'S a good way to make sure I'm completely ineffective!)

I know I'm just going to have to get through it. It's just a matter of time. And really, I'm blowing the whole thing out of proportion. It doesn't merit this much angst. But gaaaah I really want it to be DONE.

Comments

[ohhjuliet.livejournal.com]

For me...if I cannot eliminate the cause of the stress, I try to find a way to ignore it...

1. Music - Music is a huge release for me. Whether I'm driving or just listening to iPod, it really helps.

2. Reading - if I can focus enough to do this, it's a welcome break from my own reality.

3. Chatting with a friend - I frequently do this via IM. Helps tremendously.

4. Writing - again if I can focus enough to do it.

5. A cup of tea - because, well it's a cup of tea.

*hug* Feel better.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Hmm, maybe really LOUD music...! Haven't tried that! :-)

I've definitely imposed on some friends, done some reading, and consumed many cups of tea. Those are wonderful ideas.

Thanks.