A Physical sign that you're under stress.....

[MC Moot]

Do you have a unconscious physical trait or habit you display when under stress,discomfort or extreme pressure?....a colleague pointed out this morning that I begin to whistle, sing or hum the song that goes “ohhhh baby,baby it’s a wild life…..”….I don’t like that song nor do I know who sings it (???)….upon being made aware of this I realize it’s true…..bizarre….

[Deep_Sea_Rain]

If I'm with someone and something bad happens, I crack jokes. Try to lighten to mood a bit...sometimes it works, and other times (like when I was watching Passion Of The Christ with a few sobbing friends) it's way inappropriate.

[MC Moot]

Originally Posted by Deep_Sea_Rain

If I'm with someone and something bad happens, I crack jokes. Try to lighten to mood a bit...sometimes it works, and other times (like when I was watching Passion Of The Christ with a few sobbing friends) it's way inappropriate.

hmmmm....my brother is a little like that,he laugh's when people get hurt,be it a simple elbow scrape or car accident.....does not go over well when trying to administer first aid.....

[bigblu89]

I pride myself on living a very stress free life.

I have no stress at work, as my job is just a job, a way to make money, and not a career. I work hard, and do a good job, but if I were to get fired tomorrow, I'd be OK with it, because I'd just get another job.

I have few stresses at home, my wife and I make enough to live comfortably, get along very well with each other and our families, and for the most part go through our days with little to no stress.

I always felt that people make themselves out to be a lot more important than they actually are, or try to act more important than they actually are, and that's where most stress comes from.

I know I don't mean much to many people, so I don't stress myself out trying to "do my best". And for the people that consider me an important part of their life, I need to impress them even less, because I know they'll be by my side regardless.

[MC Moot]

[quote=bigblu89]I always felt that people make themselves out to be a lot more important than they actually are, or try to act more important than they actually are, and that's where most stress comes from....QUOTE]

Nope,not in my case....a kid with FASD pissed in my drawer this morning,that's cause and reaction....I wish I could be as disassociated with my environment and professional aptitude as you seem to be.... ...but I do this work to relieve the sense of apathy I would be overwhelmed with if I pursued a life of comfort….or career complacency...I'd be stressed that I wasn't doing something I'm very capable of by contributing to the community in the manner I do....Laissez-faire that's the way to be, it’s likely much easier on your constitution.....

[TOY]

I eat. A lot.

[HEIRESS]

hermit mode commences

oh wait, thats just my cure for everything.

[MC Moot]

Originally Posted by TOY

I eat. A lot.

sweets or salts?....

[bigblu89]

Originally Posted by MC Moot

Nope,not in my case....a kid with FASD pissed in my drawer this morning,that's cause and reaction....I wish I could be as disassociated with my environment and professional aptitude as you seem to be.... ...but I do this work to relieve the sense of apathy I would be overwhelmed with if I pursued a life of comfort….or career complacency...I'd be stressed that I wasn't doing something I'm very capable of by contributing to the community in the manner I do....Laissez-faire that's the way to be, it’s likely much easier on your constitution.....

You're one of them "save the world" types, aren't you?

[MC Moot]

Originally Posted by HEIRESS

hermit mode commences

oh wait, thats just my cure for everything.

Wealthy land barons used to hire hermits to hang out on their land......you could so get paid!......... (hard on friendships though,the hermit thing that is).....

[na§tee]

i griiiiiind my teeth.

[MC Moot]

Originally Posted by bigblu89

You're one of them "save the world" types, aren't you?

"I believe I am a reflection, like the moon on water. When you see me, and I try to be a good man, you see yourself......" Kundun

[MC Moot]

Originally Posted by na§tee

i griiiiiind my teeth.

that's a bad one....I eventually split with a girl this past summer cause she did it while she slept,mouthguard or not,I couldn't stand it.....

[zorra_chiflada]

i get very cranky and impatient when i'm stressed. that's about it.

[hpdrifter]

I tend to say to myself "Kick it into high gear". Which is so lame it almost hurts.

[zorra_chiflada]

i also bark out orders to people around me like i'm a fucking drill sergeant or something

[Caribou]

I get extremely apathetic. In times when 'normal' people would be under great stress, my emotions just switch off and I stop caring about anything.
That's how I flunked out of school.

teacher: "If you keep going on like this you're gonna be held back a year!"
me: (motionless, blank look): "Oh. Bummer."

I sort of have it now. I should be studying but when I have the book in front of me and see how much I still have to do I just freeze up and lose all motivation.

[Loppfessor]

If like I'm working on a project or word order at work and am stressed over it I tend to talk to myself more like "C'mon Rich quit being a pussy and get this shit done!" or "Okay time to quit fuckin around and get down to business"

[na§tee]

Originally Posted by MC Moot

that's a bad one....I eventually split with a girl this past summer cause she did it while she slept,mouthguard or not,I couldn't stand it.....

hahaha. aw, come on! that's a wee bitty harsh
i don't frequently share a bed with my boyfriend so it's not, er, a worry. but whenever i do he attempts to soothe my jaw like a good man, until he gives up and shakes me awake. hah.
i need more valium.

[Nivvie]

I clench but not grind the jaw, and go beetroot red from forehead to cleavage.

[camo]

Just general 'narkyness' heightened by a lack of sleep. Sometimes I break out in the odd spot too.

[trailerprincess]

I just think about how much I want to bugger off abroad again a bit more. Take some more baths and refuse to go out, preferring to sulk around the flat by myself being emo and boring people on msn with my 'woe is me' tales.

It's usually just a 24h thing thankfully as otherwise I think I'd have no friends left.

Physically though, I don't suffer. Apart from wrinkled fingers and toes from being in the bath too long *hardcore self-harmer*

[TOY]

Originally Posted by MC Moot

sweets or salts?....

Uh.. A combo. And usually the most random shit.


I ate a whole pound of egg noodles and cottage cheese Sunday night.

[Lex Diamonds]

I smoke. A lot. When I broke up with my girlfriend I smoked 30 cigarettes a day and a few more joints on top of that for about a week. Then I ran out of money and now I'm poor as fuck.

[MC Moot]

Originally Posted by na§tee

hahaha. aw, come on! that's a wee bitty harsh
i don't frequently share a bed with my boyfriend so it's not, er, a worry. but whenever i do he attempts to soothe my jaw like a good man, until he gives up and shakes me awake. hah.
i need more valium.

well it was one of many reasons,in all fairness......it's an art to sleep with someone full time but if you find a match it's soooo very nice......

[JobDDT]

Whenever I'm angry I talk with clinched teeth and usually I pace whenever I'm stressed.

[MC Moot]

Originally Posted by TOY

Uh.. A combo. And usually the most random shit.


I ate a whole pound of egg noodles and cottage cheese Sunday night.

Yeah...that is a strangely healthy combo.....beef jerky for me...till my tongue swells and get little canker sores from the salt....

[MC Moot]

Originally Posted by hpdrifter

I tend to say to myself "Kick it into high gear". Which is so lame it almost hurts.

I kind of like it.... it's rather funny in a self motivational speaker way.....

[na§tee]

Originally Posted by MC Moot

well it was one of many reasons,in all fairness......it's an art to sleep with someone full time but if you find a match it's soooo very nice......

i am really great to sleep with
if i am not stressed i sleep like a baby. no grinding. i stay still. i don't require to be cuddled or spooned or anything. i give space. i am a quite low maintenance bed partner. if i can get a hug in the morning that's a bonus. but other than that i am chiiiillllll. honest. grade A sharing a bed material here.

[Lex Diamonds]

Aw man I miss spooning.