Stress!

[Ms Piggy]

I used to have a stressful job (well I found it stressful) part of the reason was b/c I got to the point where I hated it! So I left (still work there part time though) and went to Uni. Bugger me if it aint more stressful! But it's a different kind of stress and I'll be rewarded at the end with a degree & a career

Although last night at 4.30 when I just finished my last exam for the semester that a g'n't or 2 and those few Speights I had were very rewarding!!

The ways I deal with stress though (which was the question):

(a) Drinking, only sometimes though b/c I'm not a huge fan of hangovers.

(b) Talking it over with someone who gives a shit.

(c) Avoiding further stress, maybe not always practical.

(d) Exercising, taking my dog for a walk and I've just started swimming 3 days a week. Healthy body, healthy mind is true.

(e) Getting away from extra stress, I become a bit of a hermit at exam time & my flatmates know not to bug me too much.

and last but not least

(f) Getting out on my bike, no-one can bug me at all...well ok stupid cagers but even they aren't that annoying.

[Hooks]

After years of being selfemployed I tried the work-for-someone-else thing....Didn't work as I had a job that required doing plenty of hours ... then when my wife shot through leaving me with 4 kids I discovered real stress So I went out and got me a bike !!.....now when things piss me off or i need space from the rats I wait until they're at school and I go look down roads for that one corner that will really test my nerve and give me proof that life still exists !!!
Only the bike keeps me sane .....if what I am these days can be called sane

[Firefight]

Ah neeedlework//study of fine poetry,

Just Jokin

1) Ride bike,
2) Walk dog (big dog=long walks)
3) Ride bike
4) Drink Darm rum (lots of)
5) Sober up
6) Ride bike
7) Hang out at secone home (bike shop)
8) KB site.

F/F

[vifferman]

Hey Guys, take it easy on the alcohol - it's not the best idea for stress relief, but the exercise is a good idea. No, I'm not being a 'wowser' - I have the odd beer / Jim Beam / wine meself, but using alcohol medicinally is asking for trouble long term, as it's a depressant of the central nervous system.
Anyways - my job is giving me a different kind of stress. It's so damned boring, and I have so little to do (I like to be busy, even on my days off), that it stresses me out. As does worrying about if/when I'm going to be sacked.
Yeah, laugh if you want, but this is the first job I've had where I'm stuck at my desk all day and have no variety at all in what I'm doing. I'm sure that the stress of doing a boring job I really hate is responsible for developing arthritis and clinical depression, and what made it worse is I confided to the HR person and my previous boss about it. Initially they made all the right supportive noises, then after a week or so they threatened to sack me for non-performance. Arseholes.
Luckily my current boss (same job) knew all about it before they appointed him, and if he catches me relieving the boredom by writing to you guys or whatever, he doesn't give me a hard time about it.
I'm currently taking nothing for arthritis, and I've kicked the prescription droogs for the depression, and using (legal) herbal shit instead. I also go for a walk every morning at 6 AM (can't do vigorous exercise coz of the AAAARthritis). Exercise is good though - makes your brain produce endorphins (happiness drugs) as does SEX.
I'm still not right and every day is a struggle.
I really HATE my job - the pay's good, but it drags me down. I've been looking for a new one for the whole 5 years I've been in this role, but despite lotsa interviews, zero. Nada. Zip.
The highlight of my day is riding to work - this morning was an absolute cracker, with lots of irresponsible hooning, including lots of small wheelies.

[Ms Piggy]

Hey Guys, take it easy on the alcohol - it's not the best idea for stress relief,

I agree with ya FS but sometimes it's just nice to get a bit pissed & relaaaaaaaaaaax. Not my first choice for stress relief, usually I'll talk to a friend or family member.

[vifferman]

I agree with ya FS but sometimes it's just nice to get a bit pissed & relaaaaaaaaaaax.

Indeed. It usually works for me, makes me feel really mellow
I'd rather that than droogs, and beer's got to be good for you - it's got vitamin B in it.
Pity it's not good for arthritis.
And wine is even worse.

But thank goodness for Jim Beam

[KATWYN]

Plenty of vitamins daily, B's and Bee Pollen (superfood)

KB site as well....so there you go


Oh....

and of course booze (I have an excuse like all good alkies...its
in my family genes )

[k14]

Oooh, some of you do seem a bit stressed out. Probably can't really comment cause I have no idea what it is like.

Just become a student, do nothing for 5 or 6 years and rack up a huge student loan. Doesn't have any stress at all, even though I got exams next week, lol.

[Cajun]

I work for pretty much the largest port in new zealand, as a system admin, and it gets very stressful from time to time, like any business down time is money, any errors is money, and customers always wanting everything and the kitchen sink, but not wanting to do anything in return.

I am pretty much care free sorta person, my first and major stress relive is the motorcycle, even its just a good ride home from work(i live rural its fun at times)
Other way is shoot crap out of things, either gun, or computer gun

[Blackbird]

I work a 55-60 hour week but it isn't the hours that stuff things up, it's the constant restructuring and uncertainty!
Going to the gym helps enormously. A decent walk or cycle ride would do the same job.
Going easy on the alcohol. (Sharing a wine with friends is different!)

I've just been on a superb course run by the guy who trained McDonald and Fergusson to Olympic Gold. His first rule is that YOU control your own destiny: i) Accept the current status quo, stop grizzling and get on with life, ii) Change the rules by taking control of the situation and do something about it, iii) Change the game - get out of it.

I elected to take option ii) at this stage and it's helped no end. Option iii) is a bit further down the track

Cheers

Geoff

[MikeL]

Oooh, some of you do seem a bit stressed out. Probably can't really comment cause I have no idea what it is like.

Just become a student, do nothing for 5 or 6 years and rack up a huge student loan. Doesn't have any stress at all, even though I got exams next week, lol.

When I was a student stress hadn't been invented. No semesters, internal assessment, student loans...
Now some of the most stressed-out people I know are students. University has been turned into a factory and the excitement of intellectual discovery has become drudgery.
Brave new world...

[Zed]

How many of you KBrs out there have stressful jobs? and how do you cope?

When I leave work for the day - I leave it there and don't take it home. I have this ability to be able to switch off and forget about it...my wife on the other hand does not have this ability so I find myself getting stressed out over her work?

Taking a day off work from time to time helps.



Zed

Ps. I really feel for you guys that have jobs that are all-consuming...more of a life than a job. My time may come when this happens to me too?

[Hitcher]

One thing I have always made a conscious decision about regarding stress management is NOT to drink alcohol -- In case it helps!!

I find it helps to have a range of activities in which you can get totally lost -- and riding a bike is right on top of my list. But other helpful activities include (attempting to play) golf, flying combat flight simulators, building civilisations, titting about with stuff in the basement and, best of all, hanging out with Mrs H.

[James Deuce]

One thing I have always made a conscious decision about regarding stress management is NOT to drink alcohol -- In case it helps!!

I find it helps to have a range of activities in which you can get totally lost -- and riding a bike is right on top of my list. But other helpful activities include (attempting to play) golf, flying combat flight simulators, building civilisations, titting about with stuff in the basement and, best of all, hanging out with Mrs H.

Hitcher have you tried Aces High?? (pimp pimp pimp pimp)

[Hitcher]

Hitcher have you tried Aces High?? (pimp pimp pimp pimp)

No. But only because I am nearly out of hard disc space. I need a CD writer, that way I can offload a squillion jpgs from our digital camera...

I am currently in lust with a Corsair...