I trust your day at home was either productive or restful @NatureLover . Is the new software likely to be tricky?
I had a slow start then went and picked up hundreds of litter, my go-to for feeling worthy. Then family stuff came up. I've dealt with it for now but it's going to blow up at some stage. I'm trying to act with integrity as third parties are involved. Yesterday other family were putting pressure on me again about other stuff. Very stressful.
I remember 40 years ago, before mental health was talked about much, stress management was emphasised. Workplaces ran courses and reIaxation tapes were popular. Minor tranquillisers were often prescribed, although dependence could become a problem. Yet now in these forums I can't remember many people ever raising stress as an issue. I'm not sure if it's a change of language usage and the way people describe things or if there's a genuine change and perceived internal states and relationship difficulties are now people's concerns rather than external stressors. Housing and finance problems and work pressures are still around but maybe they're accepted, unlike mental health where we blame ourselves.
Sorry to bring that up. I'm fighting neck and shoulder tension and a headache which I reckon are just stress related. My counsellor would say to let go of what I can't control but I think that's when it's internalised. Thinking back to what I was taught, progressive muscle relaxation and meditation come to mind... if they work for you.
Gosh it's cold.
