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By *ools and the brain OP Couple over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Any tips for each other to deal with work related issues??

Home, financial, relationship stress?

Let's share.

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By *naswingdressWoman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Meditation and self compassion. It sounds wishy washy but it makes a big difference

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

absolutely no help whatsoever, because all i do is self destruct with self sabotaging behaviors.

so sorry OP. however i'm boosting your thread, in the hope it might help me, or someone else reading it (when the helpful replies come in, as the forum folks are good for this).

and to others reading this who might not be okay, you aren't alone

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By *etcplCouple over a year ago

Gapping Fanny

Lego therapy.

It helps keep the brain active, creative, organised and distracted, allowed you to calm down.

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By *rtyIanMan over a year ago

Gateway to the Beacons

Meditation

Mindfulness

Getting out in nature

Box breathing exercises

Binaural beats

Cold water therapy (even a cold shower)

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
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East Sussex

Go out, shut the front door and take a walk together. You can talk about the stresses or not but sometimes just being out of the house and putting that physical distance in place helps put a psychological distance too.

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By *enrietteandSamCouple over a year ago

Staffordshire

Reading a good book is great therapy if you can engross yourself.

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By *hrista BellendWoman over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

I use a infinity cube to ground myself then get the suduko book out when I'm stressed

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Ive just learnt I have to let certain things go. Deep breaths and bugger off out for a walk or something and that usually clears my head and lets a solution appear or just the realisation that a thing needs accepting as is.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Any tips for each other to deal with work related issues??

Home, financial, relationship stress?

Let's share."

Am keen to see the replies.

Was signed off by the gp two weeks ago due to depression anxiety and stress.

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By *ittlemiss Hal O weenCouple over a year ago

Southampton

Don't bottle things up!! Talk to someone, write things down... CBT ( no not cock and bull torture lol) can give you useful skills for coping

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By *essiCouple over a year ago

suffolk

As others have said, mindfulness, meditation and the outdoors..also anything relaxing from reading to listening to music helps..

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By *naswingdressWoman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Exercise if physically possible too. It can be difficult to initiate if you feel shit, but it's a virtuous circle after awhile

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By *ealitybitesMan over a year ago

Belfast

It depends on you as a person.

Mindfulness, meditation and CBT were a complete waste of time for me and just added to my stress levels as apparently they are supposed to be the go to solution for everything and I spent more time trying to work out so why they weren't helping me?

My stress and anxiety levels changed completely the day I decided to stop thinking or talking about things and actually get out and do something instead.

Walking, kayaking, cycling or anything that involves the outdoors works for me regardless of the weather.

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By *ohn KanakaMan over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

Work related stress, get out, it's not worth it.

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By *hagTonightMan over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

I find that workout out with weights helps with it

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By *ohn KanakaMan over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

For me exercise is key, eating well and resting well. Tiredness mimics anxiety and exacerbates symptoms of anxiety and stress.

Giving up caffeine made a huge difference, it's nasty and does us no good

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Chat to friends about unimportant stuff

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Journaling, meditation, qi gong, walking in nature (particularly woods). Grounding will help, and ensure you’re taking a probiotic (gut health = brain health)

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