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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1450

Hi again Hummy, groovygirl and mad englishman :) t/y (I've sure enjoyed reading everything you guys are posting) -- Tom reminded me that sometimes stress & worry are the same thing. -- [b]Worry, worry go away�[/b] I've always been a bit of a worrywart. Thank goodness, I have learned some techniques that help me. Maybe they could help you too. -A sure way to stop worrying too much about an unresolved issue is to make a decision. Even bad decisions could be better than doing nothing. Nothing can fill your mind with worry/stress quite so much as �decisions waiting to be made�. Just make them. If they prove to be bad decisions, just make new ones. -Action towards a goal tends to diminish worry. Doing nothing but thinking too much about a goal, especially if you dwell on the obstacles, will cause you worry and stress. Certainly you should plan well, but when planning turns into �worrying�, go ahead and spring into action. -When my mind fills up with too much stuff. I make a list and feel better. Maybe you've had similar experiences. If you're thinking too much about something, and you stop to schedule a time to work on it, it is easier to let go of it for now. Write down that �thing� you have to do on tomorrow's list, and you'll feel less worried now. I once read that by creating "mental categories." Just telling ourselves, "There is nothing I can do about this until tomorrow," can put a worry into a category of "nothing to worry about now." AND -Confront the worst problems head-on. It isn't the problems themselves, but the anticipation of problems that causes the most worry. Deal with them head on as soon as is possible, and resolve them to the extent possible. (At the very least, it is something "else" to think about) ~all the best, N2k [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/20/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 176 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,889 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $880 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 47

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1450

Tom you still have your humor, that's good ;) If you can sleep that is what you ought to try to do. If you can't sleep then just keep posting. This place is open 24/7. Try not to worry about the problems you have no control over. It's been great meeting you! :) Be strong and hang in there~ N2k [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/20/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 175 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,869 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $875 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1450

Bump for Tom~ Tom, Reading this all at once may feel 'clinical' and 'easier said than done'. However, if you will break it up and just try one or two things it can help. For instance, slow breathing. It takes practise to remember to do it but once you 'get it' it REALLY WORKS. It slows your heart rate and let's you 'think' instead of just reacting. ~all the best N2k [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/20/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 175 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,868 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $875 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1450

Quitting Smoking can be stressful so be prepared for it and you will stay quit. [b]Causes of Stress[/b] Both positive and negative events in one's life can be stressful. However, major life changes are the greatest contributors of stress for most people. [b]How to Reduce Stress[/b] Many stresses can be changed, eliminated, or minimized. Here are some things you can do to reduce your level of stress: � Become aware of your own reactions to stress. � Reinforce positive self-statements. � Focus on your good qualities and accomplishments. � Avoid unnecessary competition. � Develop assertive behaviors. � Recognize and accept your limits. Remember that everyone is unique and different. � Get a hobby or two. Relax and have fun. � Exercise regularly. � Eat a balanced diet daily. � Talk with friends, a support group or someone you can trust about your worries/problems. � Learn to use your time wisely. . Evaluate how you are budgeting your time. . Plan ahead and avoid procrastination. . Make a weekly schedule and try to follow it. � Set realistic goals. � Set priorities. � Take frequent short breaks. Practice relaxation techniques. For example, whenever you feel tense, slowly breathe in and out for several minutes. ~all the best N2k [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/20/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 173 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,824 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $865 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1450

I like your definition better too :eg:

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 453

Nico-Killer: Qu'est-ce que c'est? [i](pardon my French...)[/i] So glad to see you're using your powers for good and not evil. And comforting to know you're out there, somewhere, collecting all this Stress Reduction knowledge so that you can bring it to us, your tired, your poor, your slightly highstrung... Oh, and don't smoke, okay? It's bad for you. Cold Turkeys LOVE FreakN Fresh Air! Mc [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/31/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 189 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,839 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $756 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 18 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 453

Vai recebe-os, Heroi Formidavel! (Esperarei acqui...) [i]Cold Turkeys are big chickens...[/i] Oh, yeah: Don't smoke, okay. It's bad for you. Mc

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 453

One of me wanted to quit smoking but another kept saying just one more. Then another read the Allen Carr book and knew it was time. And yet another me claims to have never been told of these so-called smoking related diseases... Needless to say the strongest me ate the others and now I'm six months quit and quite full. Cold Turkeys have to be cannibals sometimes. Mc [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/31/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 191 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,869 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $764 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 18 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 36 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 5195

N2K...this is a great thread. Thanks for all the stress reducers! Sometimes its really hard not to let life get us down but we must march forward. If one thing doesn't work, keep trying until you find what does. :) A walk with a really good friend that isn't afraid to tell you how Ridiculous your behaviour and thinking is does wonders for the soul as well. :p [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 251 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,027 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $878.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 22 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 5195

Should we worry about all these ME's????? :quest: :quest: :quest: What is really scary is that I do relate to that Quote! As long as none of the me's smoke I guess we are OK. :p [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 252 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,047 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $882 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 22 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 24

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