Do you have any tips for relieving stress and anxiety?
May 16th, 2009 | by Michael |
Dev Perry Packard, Born 2/14/09 asked:
Since my wife gave birth to our son on Saturday, I’ve been *extremely* stressed, as one can imagine. I’ve also been anxious, for I feel that I won’t be able to support my son, and he’ll get taken from us, which I know won’t happen, but, because I’m so young, I just can’t help but feel this way. Do you have any tips for relieving the extreme stress and anxiety I’m feeling?
KEVIN
Since my wife gave birth to our son on Saturday, I’ve been *extremely* stressed, as one can imagine. I’ve also been anxious, for I feel that I won’t be able to support my son, and he’ll get taken from us, which I know won’t happen, but, because I’m so young, I just can’t help but feel this way. Do you have any tips for relieving the extreme stress and anxiety I’m feeling?
KEVIN
5 Responses to “Do you have any tips for relieving stress and anxiety?”
By I LOVE BOLA on May 17, 2009 | Reply
just think about the good things like you have a wonderful baby now and you have your own family now thats a great thing to have i know it can be stressful and everything its not easy i know but you will make it trust me best of luck to you :]
By cherepub on May 20, 2009 | Reply
buddhist mantras! music!
here’s a good mantra: om ah hum, vanja guru padma siddhi hum.
just repeat repeat repeat. feel better.
By George S on May 21, 2009 | Reply
How young are you?
For now, think about more pleasant aspects of your life and enjoy some things you like; but to avoid more anxiety you must soon work for a more secure future. Having these concerns show you are inclined to be responsible. The following is for later when you feel better.
Try to arrange your life for the most secure position you can. You no longer are in the position to take risks for greatest gain. If you lack education, or are still in school, you need an arrangement allowing you to complete enough education to have some kind of secure future.
If it was the mother who didn’t avoid pregnancy, be careful about that. Think about how she analyzes things, and if she does. If it was also you, think about that too. If it was intentional, and you aren’t emotionally or economically secure enough for it, think about why you aren’t, and why you decided to have one anyway. Thinking as clearly as you can about how to prepare for the future will usually make a be better one. Acting on whim usually won’t.
Obviously you weren’t prepared for having a child so you shouldn’t have had one: but it’s too late now. Just make sure you don’t have more.
As I noted initially, none of this is for right now. It will only increase your anxiety. I’m just trying to help you avoid more in the future. Don’t let too much time go by, though. As soon as you feel better, start working on your future. That alone will help you feel better about that.
By Jeremy T on May 21, 2009 | Reply
well friend? i just had a brand new baby girl on the 6th of jan. i have no job and was diagnosed with severe anxiety way before (not comparing myself) the past is the past! the future does not exist! all we have rite now is the present! all you can honestly do is worry about the know and do the best you can! we were all put here for a reason and its to help some body! that some body is your new child so you have to hang in there! go to your local book store and check out some tapes or c.d.s on relaxation. step outside were the air is clean and take about 9 deep breaths throgh the nose than out the mouth if it worsens or persists see a doc. asap! the E.R. will take you than give you a refferal if your not insured! good luck
By get g on May 25, 2009 | Reply
Remember to take time to yourself each day. Do something fun, exercise, have a bubble bath or a massage, laugh, and practice positive thinking or learn to meditate. For more information and ideas on stress management check out: