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Stress taking its toll on my body

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Submitted by TheOtherMom on Fri, 01/07/2011 - 5:43pm

I used to do yoga. Then I was bothered by the extreme quiet. That was about 10 years ago. Now I am more mature I think I would welcome it. The problem is that I can't seem to get back to that state of calm.
I am having panic attacks again. I am on meds and I don't want to increase the dose.
Everytime BM calls I get them.
The last time this was happening, I had a horrible feeling that something bad was about to happen - and it did. She countersued for child support with DH.
As I type this, I have a mind numbing, skull cracking headache. I drank some ice water and put a pillow over my head but to no avail.
I deploy extremely soon and every time BM calls and SS11 wants to talk about me leaving, she gets hostile. It makes me physically sick to my stomach.
I went to the gym this morning, and that helped but now the anxiety is back.
I switched to tea (less caffeine than coffee I think) but no help there.

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Submitted by StepDeux on Fri, 01/07/2011 - 6:09pm

I would totally recommend Yoga to help calm you. I love Yoga and haven't been doing it consistently for awhile and told SO just the other night I need to go back to it. Yoga can help you maintain balance, both literally and emotionally. I would strongly encourage you to try it!

I hope you feel better!

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Submitted by happymostly on Fri, 01/07/2011 - 6:16pm

I have never tried yoga but I would like to. Im sorry about bm making you feel the way you do Sad bm here does the same thing, not so much when I hear her voice (unless she's trying to insult me to dh) but its more when I see her, my stomach hurts so bad too. Not sure WHY either. I hope you feel better soon Sad

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Submitted by cookies on Fri, 01/07/2011 - 7:16pm

I am going to try yoga,although,being pregnant,not so sure i am flexible enough to do any of the advanced stuff.I have tried listening to music to de stress,having a warm bubble bath,walking the dog,and sitting quietly to unwind,but,so far,no good,i am a complete ,'stress head',by nature i think.