DarkHeartedDemoness |
10-28-2006 06:42 AM |
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Originally Posted by BATANGEL
I know that its a sad little rant but im fed up, its friday night and everyone is out at the brother hood of metal gig and im at home because i feel like shit and am so tired! its just ive got the weekend off and its been ages since my last weekend off and instead of being out misbehaving im staying in because i worked so bloody hard over the last 10 days that ive worn myself out!!!! Problem is when i get worn down the things about my job REALLY get to me, i generally leave work at work but today........i sat there holding this old guys hand as the doctors told him that his wife was dying............it just really got to me.........oh bugger........tears......sorry guys--needed to get it out.........i'll be ok tomorrow just need some sleep. :(
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You need a self-soothe. I'm a day late to tell you this, I know, but with a high stress job like yours this sort of thing may come up again. Self-soothe is something that appeals to all of your 5 senses, and soothes them, which calms your mind. So, light a yummy-smelling candle (vanilla's very comforting, or if you're looking for a floral scent, I recommend lavender or gardenia), put on your snuggliest PJ's and wrap up in a blanket, drink some cocoa, put in a relaxing CD (might I recommend Lorie Line? She's an amazing pianist) and read a book. You've got all 5 senses covered, and you'll probably be quite pleased with the result.
This is something I learned in the hospital as a coping mechanism for anxiety, but I've found that it's quite effective for non-anxiety-ridden people, too. And if you're having a stressful BUSY day, you can do a quick self-soothe for just one of your senses. It helps, I promise.
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