How Stressed Is Your Life Right Now?

[Eleena]

Do you have stress in your life?

[eve1974]

Oh Eleena I just read your post re your own sadness re mom, your biopsy and your brothers low blood count - im sorry and wish I didn't post about stress + cancer (would've held that thought to myself if I read your worries first)

[Garaman]

Yes, I'm sorry too to hear of your sadness. Hope things improve.

[margarettom]

A bit stressed- more fed up really. Just recovered from 8 months continuous pain with Sciatica and started getting pain in the other thigh and knee. Turns out I've got severe arthritis in my left hip and right one's not too clever. Now down for a hip replacement which is great, but doctor cheerfully said when I got over the operation, I would probably start feeling the pain in my right hip. It's going to be a long haul!

[dunnitall]

Everyone suffers by degrees, some more than others, terrible life for some and I feel for them. Looks like we are here to struggle..well a lot of us anyway ...it's terrible to contemplate and one wonders why...

[Mamyalynne]

I have no negative stress at the moment , just the usual day to day pains that become part of you.

For those under strain I send my best wishes and extra strength to get through it all ♥

[jambutty]

Sorry to hear about your sadness Eleena. I'm always stressed because I am still grieving for my wonderful Mum who I lost nearly two years ago unexpectedly and her loss has left a massive hole in my life that I know will never be filled. Life is just not the same now.

[Samuraisan]

I have an awful lot of stress with business these last couple of years, pinnacling a year ago. How did/do I deal with it ? With the understanding and support of my three fanastic kids,when it all came to light they were there for me, Mr.Sam too, although he's not the best in crisis, long long walks alone with my thoughts to keep things in perspective, being with my adorable little grandkids, and a glass of sauvignon blanc in the evenings. My stress was totally financial, all my family are very healthy, touch wood, so once again, perspective.

[237SJ]

Not stressed at all at the moment but I don`t want to tempt fate..I had the stress dealing with my Mum`s terminal breast cancer. Going away to work kept me sane but not everyone can do that.

[Eleena]

Thanks everyone for your candid posts. Sorry, I know I haven't replied to every single one of you, but I have read each reply. I hope for less worry/ stress & sadness for each of you. It helps to get a good sleep as Sqad has said, to cope with lifes pressures which I'm lacking at the moment. I think also when you have outside negative things going on, it can only add to it.

[Eleena]

eve, no need. It's nothing that's already been touched on x

[10ClarionSt]

I was a manager for many years but never felt stressed. I felt pressured at times. So what's the difference? Stress is verging on panic; not being able to think straight. Pressure is more related to deadlines and targets; knowing what they are and how to deal with them. These are just my own definitions. But I always had a plan "B". What would I do if it all went wrong? I had confidence in myself to believe I could move on if needed. Basically, if people can recognise the difference between stress and pressure, then it goes a long way to managing both.

[waterboatman]

It's not.