| Stressed Out | Feelings | Stressed Out | <div class="ExternalClassB88EA1AC3AE6498B95E170D29D407DE9"><p style="font-family:georgia;font-size:16px;"><span>Honestly, I feel
selfish for wasting someone's time but I just need advice. I get stressed out
way too easy. I think things that I don't feel comfortable writing out. I need
ways to cope with stress. My life has fallen apart in the last couple of
months. If you could help me that would be wonderful. Thank you </span></p>
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</span></div> | <div class="ExternalClassF1BFE4E51F784A28B00576A8EA5178F3"><div><div class="ExternalClassB88EA1AC3AE6498B95E170D29D407DE9"><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>We
are glad that you reached out. It isn’t easy to reach out when you are
struggling, but we are glad that you did. A bit of stress is actually
healthy in our lives. However, when it becomes overwhelming, that's when
it causes problems. When someone is experiencing a significant amount of
stress, it is initially important to analyze if there is anything that can be
done to reduce the stress. Some people take on too many unnecessary tasks
at a time. If there are some things that you can eliminate, then take the
necessary action to accomplish this.</span></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>Second,
it sometimes helps when you are feeling overwhelmed to make a list of what you
need to accomplish. You might even break it down to daily tasks, or even
things that you have to do hourly. By making a list you will be able to
organize your life better; you can also cross off your accomplishments and get
a sense of satisfaction. </span><br></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>Third,
you also might want to try to develop some coping skills for how to handle
stress. If you find yourself getting anxious as a result of this stress
then you may want to try some exercises to calm yourself down such as listening
to soothing music, imagining calming scenes such as an ocean, a waterfall, or
birds flying. You can also slow your breathing down, or tense and then
relax your body muscles. Sometimes it helps when a person is stressed to
get away from the situation, if possible, and then go back to it once you are
calm. </span><br></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>Be
sure that you are getting plenty of rest, eat regular healthy meals, and
exercise frequently. Taking care of your body and mind helps
significantly with stress. </span><br></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>You
do not indicate what the stressors are in your life, but if you want to talk
about your situation, you can call, text, or chat to discuss them
further. Take care and be safe.</span><br></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;">Nancy, counselor</span><br></p>
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