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| maggie14 |
Posted - Dec 05 2010 : 7:32:04 PM
First of all I want to thank everyone for being there for me and posting! It really has helped alot. I am doing much better now.
The stress has really gone down and I am taking one step at a time. I have not cut down on any activites that that I have been doing but I am manageing my time better. Thank you soo much again for all the support!
Hugs,
Hannah
What helps you when you are really stressed out?
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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| maggie14 |
Posted - Dec 09 2010 : 11:51:12 AM
That is a good idea for your daughter Amy. You still want her to have fun and to be a kid. :)
I'm doing awesome right now so I won't cut down yet. :)
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
| MrsRooster |
Posted - Dec 09 2010 : 07:01:56 AM
Some times we are so focused on doing that we forget about living. It really sounds like you need a break from all the activities in your life. Having time just being quiet does wonders.
I decided when Bri was old enough to get into activities that I would make her stop at two. I want her to still have time to play, think, and dream.
I am truely sorry about your friend. Losses are a hard thing. Same with your animal.
Lots of love.
www.mrsrooster.blogspot.com
Farmgirl #1259
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| maggie14 |
Posted - Dec 08 2010 : 08:55:25 AM
Thanks so much for posting Brooke! I am doing much better know but if I get really stressed again I will slow down. Hugs!
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
| lilwing |
Posted - Dec 07 2010 : 9:38:04 PM
Hannah, be sure and "be a kid" at your age. You don't have to do all the things you're doing. I miss being 15/16 and I never ever dreamed I thought I would say that. I don't really regret anything, but I kinda wish I would've slowed down being that age. We all wanna 'grow up' at that age and then when you're older, you sometimes wish you were young again. Don't get me wrong, I like being 30 but when you are my/our age, time gets even FASTER. Take the other sisters advice here and prioritize and cut some things down a bit. It will be okay. Sometimes you can add some things or change the priorities later - mix it up. When I get really stressed, as I HAVE THIS YEAR (take it straight from me!) - I would walk in nature and pray and talk to a close friend (my husband or my mom in this case), and I let go a HUGE thing I thought I REALLY wanted in my life. It was like a huge weight was lifted. Also - BREATHE. I mean that. I started having panic attacks - and nightmares AND panic attacks when I slept. I haven't had a nightmare since changing my path. Beleive it or not, you are young, and ENJOY the time you have being a teenager. When you get our age, you'll want things to slow down even more! lol But still, being this age is good, not saying it isn't! *HUG*
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| maggie14 |
Posted - Dec 07 2010 : 5:28:09 PM
Thanks sweetie!
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
| knittinchick |
Posted - Dec 07 2010 : 5:02:36 PM
Hannah, first off, ((((HUGS)))) to my sister! What I like to do is just take a deep breath, and then slow down. I feel like when I rush things, I feel so much more overwhelmed when I'm rushing, but when I slow down, I don't feel so overwhelmed. I also make my space quiet when I need to feel less stressed. It helps a lot! Prayers going your way sweet Hannah!
God's and Holiday's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
| maggie14 |
Posted - Dec 07 2010 : 09:55:14 AM
Tammy, thanks so much! :)
Mary Jo, ((Hugs)) I am doing alot better today. the stress is leaving and I can breath again. :) Thank you so much!
Hugs!
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
| gypsy goat |
Posted - Dec 07 2010 : 07:36:25 AM
thinking of you hannah wish i could give you a big sqeeze in person but how about a virtual one(((hug))) i hope you are doing better today you are such a sweet thing. please take care of yourself
farmgirl#1362 whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
| Prairie Gypsy |
Posted - Dec 07 2010 : 05:49:22 AM
Hannah - It is okay to slow down and take a break. Maybe not go to the 4H classes for this month or only go to one of them or alternate weeks. Maybe the same with your dance classes. It sounds like you've got yourself way over scheduled and believe me we've all done it. Figure out what you can't get rid of (homework, school, animals, job...) and figure out what you can get rid of or pare down. I've reached points where I've had to say no to the kids, friends, work, etc... I've had to learn the hard way not to let stress build up until I'm ready to snap. The stress was affecting my health with migraines, high blood pressure, tense muscles, etc...
Death can really throw a curve ball at people. Allow yourself time to mourn and to come to terms with it. It's okay to be sad for a while, just as long as you don't let it totally control your life and it becomes a medical depression. Its part of the lifecycle and the cycle is always turning. Babies will be here soon to help you move on into the next stage of the cycle :O) There's nothing like baby animals to liven things up.
Farmgirl Sister # 2363
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| maggie14 |
Posted - Dec 06 2010 : 8:49:21 PM
I'm sure you girls are right.. I will make it. Everything just happened at once but I can do it. I've been doing it for awhile and have made it so I won't let this get me down. I love everything I am doing and I love the people I work with. Just had to vent.
Thanks Mary Beth so much!
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
| Okie Farm Girl |
Posted - Dec 06 2010 : 6:54:57 PM
Boy isn't that the truth Shirley Jean!!? I remember the first time I said, "No" to the kids and to the church about activities and I was all scrunched up inside. But after I did it and the world didn't come to an end, I thought, "hmmm - that wasn't so bad!" At that point I REALLY began carefully picking and choosing our activities and life slowed down immensely. The kids got to pick one outside activity besides church - daughter danced and son played in the orchestra and that was it. And believe it or not, they are grown and still love me! :-)
Hannah, I am so sorry for your loss of your friend. How tough for you. Even your dear pet is a major loss. People who don't have animals don't understand how absolutely precious they are to us. I am just so sorry. Just remember though that even in our pain and sadness we can know joy. It is a joy that comes from God and transcends our sadness. It is what keeps us sane in the hard times. Bless your heart.
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
The Sovereign Lord is my strength - Habakkuk 3:19 |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Dec 06 2010 : 6:28:16 PM
simplifying your activities. Let go of something. Let go of another thing. Learn how to say no to new stuff. I know you are a young gal, so know that this art takes time!!!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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| maggie14 |
Posted - Dec 06 2010 : 4:38:09 PM
Thank you so much Brenda! I'm sorry girls, I've just got a lot going on in my life right now. I lost a dear friend a couple of weeks ago and then I lost a beloved animal this week which I miss so much, and then I have school work, lots of homework about 5 hours worth, 3 dance classes a week, animal shelter 2x a week, 2 diffrent 4H classes, music lessons, I have animals that are sick right now,deadlines that have to be meet by the end of this month, random jobs, babies soon to be born, holiday stress,etc. It wouldn't be so bad but everything is happening all at once and I just can't take it in that fast. I really got messed up when my friend died and then one of my animals died. I'm trying to take one step at a time. Thank you all so much for your sweet comments! Thank you for helping get over this rough patch in my life. It will take me some time but I'll manage. I just needed some prayers to help me get through it. I can do it! :)
Hugs!
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
| classygram |
Posted - Dec 06 2010 : 2:50:48 PM
Hannah you are for sure in my prayers sweetie. I wish I could do more to help out. But I do believe that prayer is the best. Know that we are all hear for you anytime you need to talk. Go to the Lord and hand it over to him and than trust in him to ease the worry. Love ya little farmgirl. Hugs, Brenda
http:///www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
| maggie14 |
Posted - Dec 06 2010 : 1:55:45 PM
thanks girls so much. :) I am not doing very well today so if you could please keep those prayers coming I would really appreciate it.
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Dec 06 2010 : 1:48:03 PM
I play solitaire. Because its pretty things in order.
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| pinkroses |
Posted - Dec 06 2010 : 1:34:11 PM
Praying
Meditating on God's word
Singing praises to God in my heart.
I also have meds. to help me because I am Diabetic and have high blood pressure and I have a lot of other diseases and conditions. hugs sheila
http://www.sheilascreativetouches.blogspot.com/
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| knittingmom |
Posted - Dec 06 2010 : 10:28:25 AM
Taking a walk by myself or a bath.
"There is no foot so small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world" |
| Ingrid |
Posted - Dec 06 2010 : 10:08:01 AM
My stress release is exercise. I avoid food as a stress release because it just makes me feel worse after. Fresh air and the beauty of nature. If it is financial make a list of what needs the attention first and follow the list and take control of it. If it is people stress remove them from your life if you are able. Good luck.
Give thanks to yourself everyday for all the wonderful things you do! |
| Okie Farm Girl |
Posted - Dec 06 2010 : 08:10:46 AM
There's something that I was reminded of this morning that has helped me more than anything. I remembered that I had to learn the hard way that all of the prayer, scripture study, centering down, etc. in the world didn't do a thing until I learned one valuable lesson. I'm not God. :-) I can't control anything but my own attitudes and actions and the rest is in God's hands. I can't fix people and I can't fix circumstances. It's all I can do to fix myself!! I can only do the best that I can and be satisfied that I have done my best. The rest is in God's hands and even when things get crazy, it's still in His hands. It's called 'detachment'. When we emotionally detach from circumstances, we become much more able to look at things objectively and to determine what we can do and what we can't. Stress, 100% of the time, is the result of us trying to control situations with expectations of how things should be or how they should turn out. When we back off of expectations, take our emotions out of everything and detach, we can then make choices of what we need to be doing one step at a time without looking ahead, projecting, worrying, etc. When there is something ahead of us that is too overwhelming to consider, just remember how to eat an elephant. One bite at a time. Don't look at the whole elephant. Just concentrate on that bite!!! :-)
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
The Sovereign Lord is my strength - Habakkuk 3:19 |
| Melina |
Posted - Dec 06 2010 : 07:41:03 AM
Talking to God, a hot bath, removing myself physically from the stressor(s), having a chai latte at my favorite Starbucks while reading a good book. All things I've done in the last 24 hours!
The morning breeze has secrets to tell you. Do not go back to sleep.
Rumi |
| Simply Ann |
Posted - Dec 06 2010 : 07:38:58 AM
Here are things that help me..
Walk in the fresh air, any form of exercise.
Pray
A few minutes of self pitty. Why me! What did I do?
Laugh - watch a comedy or read a joke book (the movie The Jerk or Tommy Boy work for me)
Cake - it's ok to eat alot of it if you exercised. Eliminates that guilt of eating when stressed.
Make a pot of soup
Keep in mind better days tomorrow this will not last forever.
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Dec 06 2010 : 06:58:29 AM
Hannah, these are all really good things to do when you are stressed. And also just go ahead and tackle whatever it is that's stressing you. Stress is worry and worry is not a good thing. It is bad for your health and you are way too young for health problems. And worry is something we are not supposed to be doing anyway. Because most of the time it's something that we can't do a thing about. Especially at night when it really gets to you. So just turn it all over to God and let Him take care of it. He will and He will do a much better job than we ever could.
I hope you have a much better day today. We are all here for you.
Hugs, Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| Alee |
Posted - Dec 06 2010 : 06:52:57 AM
I take a hot bath and then tackle that which is stressing me out (usually work I need to get done) one step at a time.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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| MrsRooster |
Posted - Dec 06 2010 : 06:32:18 AM
Go somewhere quiet and read or pray or both.
Walk
Please let us know what is going on so we can help you. You can pm me privately if you want.
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