what are your everyday stressors and how do you handle them?

[Go figure]

Aside from work being stressful and grinding it out to try n get more out of life (the common stress?)

I deal with a lot of ppl close to me with mental issues. Not retarded or anything like that but like high depression, anxiety, drug addiction, personality changes.....all diff people.

For some reason i end up being one of the very few tryin to be there for everybody (fam, friends, even friends of friends who called me). i almost thought i should be a professional counselor.

I learned to stop forming destructive habits to cope with stress and try to replace it with beneficial habits like reading, walking (gym next)...i already like to take long drives. Come october 31 ill be cigarette free for a year.

 

[MistyKnight]

@2stepz_ahead

Self-care is extremely important and I always make sure to do something for myself at least once a day.

I currently either write in my self-care journal which I recommend everyone look into (from knockknockstuff.com)

Spoiler

They have different versions and you can choose one that best fits your scenario.

I also write on my private blog, take luxurious bubble baths while blasting nostalgic 90s music, practice guitar using the Yousician app, or kill people on GTAV/play GTA Golf.

 

[2stepz_ahead]

@2stepz_ahead

Self-care is extremely important and I always make sure to do something for myself at least once a day.

I currently either write in my self-care journal which I recommend everyone look into (from knockknockstuff.com)

Spoiler

They have different versions and you can choose one that best fits your scenario.

I also write on my private blog, take luxurious bubble baths while blasting nostalgic 90s music, practice guitar using the Yousician app, or kill people on GTAV/play GTA Golf.

thats great.

i can honestly say i dont do much for myself.

even while most think im in the DR with hoes.....im actually there helping feed people an other work shit.

i get very little down time there or anywhere.

i used to take these trips to either the alps or the DR. and just completely go off the grid.

but for some reason...i havent dont that in a bit.

not sure why

 

[MistyKnight]

@2stepz_ahead

Self-care is extremely important and I always make sure to do something for myself at least once a day.

I currently either write in my self-care journal which I recommend everyone look into (from knockknockstuff.com)

Spoiler

They have different versions and you can choose one that best fits your scenario.

I also write on my private blog, take luxurious bubble baths while blasting nostalgic 90s music, practice guitar using the Yousician app, or kill people on GTAV/play GTA Golf.

thats great.

i can honestly say i dont do much for myself.

even while most think im in the DR with hoes.....im actually there helping feed people an other work shit.

i get very little down time there or anywhere.

i used to take these trips to either the alps or the DR. and just completely go off the grid.

but for some reason...i havent dont that in a bit.

not sure why

It's easy getting caught up in life's demands but its always important to remember not to lose yourself in the process.

Try setting a daily alarm on your phone to remind you to do one thing for yourself that day. It'll also help if you have a list of things you could do so you're not stuck trying to think of what you would like to do.

Trust and believe that when I gave birth 6 weeks ago I was so mentally and physically exhausted that I wouldn't even have time to shower and take care of my basic needs.. but eventually I reminded myself that I can't be the best mother I can be if i'm not my best self. So I literally forced myself to shower and afterward I would feel so alive and recharged.

But yeah, treat yo self @2stepz_ahead . You'll thank yourself for it, I guarantee you.

 

[2stepz_ahead]

@2stepz_ahead

Self-care is extremely important and I always make sure to do something for myself at least once a day.

I currently either write in my self-care journal which I recommend everyone look into (from knockknockstuff.com)

Spoiler

They have different versions and you can choose one that best fits your scenario.

I also write on my private blog, take luxurious bubble baths while blasting nostalgic 90s music, practice guitar using the Yousician app, or kill people on GTAV/play GTA Golf.

thats great.

i can honestly say i dont do much for myself.

even while most think im in the DR with hoes.....im actually there helping feed people an other work shit.

i get very little down time there or anywhere.

i used to take these trips to either the alps or the DR. and just completely go off the grid.

but for some reason...i havent dont that in a bit.

not sure why

It's easy getting caught up in life's demands but its always important to remember not to lose yourself in the process.

Try setting an alarm on your phone to remind you to do one thing for yourself that day. It'll also help if you have a list of things you could do so you're not stuck trying to think of what you would like to do.

Trust and believe that when I gave birth 6 weeks ago I was so mentally and physically exhausted that I wouldn't even have time to shower and take care of my basic needs.. but eventually I reminded myself that I can't be the best mother I can be if i'm not my best self. So I literally forced myself to shower and afterward I would feel so alive and recharged.

But yeah, treat yo self @2stepz_ahead . You'll thank yourself for it, I guarantee you.

you had a another kid?

well congratz.

yea....im trying.

my doctor once prescribed me ambien cause i couldnt sleep...man that shit.

i started to fight the ambien to make one last phone call...one last email....one last IC post.

the next day nigga was telling me i sounded crazy...i was typing crazy....emailing crazy...but when you high..the shit looks legit...lol

but im am trying to calm down.

 

[MistyKnight]

*Working long hours at work. They’re laying folks off trying to find some money somewhere, so that stays on my mind.

*Got a baby at the crib, so after work, I go home and pretty much give her all of my attention and she tires a nigga out lol.

*My relationship with my girl. Both of us are engineers who work long hours. Then we come home, and pretty much devote our time to the baby. It’s almost like we forgot about each other. We’re working on that, but the whole situation is a huge stress builder

I drink lol. My company offers me free flight benefits, so I fly to different spots when I’ve got the time. I drive around in my truck to clear my head. I fish. Just picked up smoking cigars - this helps a lot. I also read my bible and a prayer book each morning before I start my day.

Goated for the fishing part.

 

[MistyKnight]

@2stepz_ahead

Self-care is extremely important and I always make sure to do something for myself at least once a day.

I currently either write in my self-care journal which I recommend everyone look into (from knockknockstuff.com)

Spoiler

They have different versions and you can choose one that best fits your scenario.

I also write on my private blog, take luxurious bubble baths while blasting nostalgic 90s music, practice guitar using the Yousician app, or kill people on GTAV/play GTA Golf.

thats great.

i can honestly say i dont do much for myself.

even while most think im in the DR with hoes.....im actually there helping feed people an other work shit.

i get very little down time there or anywhere.

i used to take these trips to either the alps or the DR. and just completely go off the grid.

but for some reason...i havent dont that in a bit.

not sure why

It's easy getting caught up in life's demands but its always important to remember not to lose yourself in the process.

Try setting an alarm on your phone to remind you to do one thing for yourself that day. It'll also help if you have a list of things you could do so you're not stuck trying to think of what you would like to do.

Trust and believe that when I gave birth 6 weeks ago I was so mentally and physically exhausted that I wouldn't even have time to shower and take care of my basic needs.. but eventually I reminded myself that I can't be the best mother I can be if i'm not my best self. So I literally forced myself to shower and afterward I would feel so alive and recharged.

But yeah, treat yo self @2stepz_ahead . You'll thank yourself for it, I guarantee you.

you had a another kid?

well congratz.

yea....im trying.

my doctor once prescribed me ambien cause i couldnt sleep...man that shit.

i started to fight the ambien to make one last phone call...one last email....one last IC post.

the next day nigga was telling me i sounded crazy...i was typing crazy....emailing crazy...but when you high..the shit looks legit...lol

but im am trying to calm down.

Nah, stay away from that ambien LOL

Try natural melatonin. In order for that to work though you gotta be relaxed.

And I know what it's like to try and cram everything that you "think" you have to do before the day is over, but keep reassuring yourself that the world isn't gonna end if you resume your tasks in 6 to 7 hours.

And thanks! Motherhood is a blessing

 

[nex gin]

stresses...

- Ex-wife w/ entitlement issues

- Girlfriend w/ anxiety issues

handled with...

- Hennessy Black

- sex

- enjoying time w/ my son and 9 month old daughter

- video games, music

 

[Lefty_]

Ain't a titangraph built yet to explain the shit that runs through my mind everyday, or the responsibilities on my shoulders. It just ain't... I get through by reminding myself everybody ain't really built to be a king, that I have the responsibilities because I can handle them, and if my peoples can't depend on me, who else they gon look to?

I try to go shoot ball once or twice a week, it's an escape, I don't do no drugs, I don't drink either. I listen to an album or two read books, and try to play chess, but real talk, the way i play chess, might as well rename that shit to stress lol I be dead serious.

If I'm coming home from gettin some money, sometimes I just sit in the car for an hour or so and listen to music or talk radio because it's the only peace I get on the daily, just sitting in a parking lot, or the driveway. All in all, it could be worse, but my days are hectic day to day. I've slowed up a lot though. Should have seen me when my youngin first got here. I was out this bitch like I just got out of jail.

Last but not least, I have to mention her because I appreciate her contributions that much. My wife. She makes everything easier.... I ain't folded a pair of boxers in like 8 years. Those everyday stresses are tempered by coming home and kickin it with her. She plays her position in every way a woman should.

 

[mryounggun]

My buddy and I own a MMJ business and that shit is stressful as fuck. And I still work my day job, which isn't at all stressful, in and of itself. What IS stressful is getting done what I need to get done at my 9-5 since I'm always ripping and running with the business. I work from home so I usually end up clocking in and working late at night catching up on shit from my 9-5. SMH.

Plus there are fucking 3.5 kids in my house - one of whom is special needs. And my girl is battling with her own shit mentally and doesn't really take no stress off a nigga. She usually adding to the shit.

Used to hit the gym to decompress...but these days ain't really time for that shit. As I sit here and think about it, I don't really have a method to get rid of the stress.

I'ma prolly be one of them niggas that drop dead at 55. SMH.

 

[Max.]

Past 2 years i got real bad anxiety...overthinkn dumb shit (i tell myself i know its dumb)

I got money n bitches still anxiety

Gym n sleep helps kinda

 

[Max.]

I dont drink (i saw a fam member gain weight n his face looks bloated) and i dont smoke (i wish) these cacs at work i dont trust they be on some funny shit

 

[AggieLean.]

My buddy and I own a MMJ business and that shit is stressful as fuck. And I still work my day job, which isn't at all stressful, in and of itself. What IS stressful is getting done what I need to get done at my 9-5 since I'm always ripping and running with the business. I work from home so I usually end up clocking in and working late at night catching up on shit from my 9-5. SMH.

Plus there are fucking 3.5 kids in my house - one of whom is special needs. And my girl is battling with her own shit mentally and doesn't really take no stress off a nigga. She usually adding to the shit.

Used to hit the gym to decompress...but these days ain't really time for that shit. As I sit here and think about it, I don't really have a method to get rid of the stress.

I'ma prolly be one of them niggas that drop dead at 55. SMH.

Dawg, I used to joke with my girl and tell her I’d be ready to go and leave this earth at 70. She used to hate it when I’d say it, but of course I was joking. Now a days, I don’t know if I was joking lol

 

[AggieLean.]

I dont drink (i saw a fam member gain weight n his face looks bloated) and i dont smoke (i wish) these cacs at work i dont trust they be on some funny shit

My uncle a heavy drinker. You can tell an alcoholic just by looking at their face. His face all fat and underneath his eyes puffy

 

[TheGOAT]

I dont drink (i saw a fam member gain weight n his face looks bloated) and i dont smoke (i wish) these cacs at work i dont trust they be on some funny shit

My uncle a heavy drinker. You can tell an alcoholic just by looking at their face. His face all fat and underneath his eyes puffy

Thats that Steve Francis face

 

[SimplyKrys]

My stressor is trying to find work in my field. I go online and hunt really hard. I also like to workout.

 

[The Lonious Monk]

I don't have any honestly. It's the benefit of not giving a fuck about much.

 

[gorilla]

Man I got 3 teens and a toddler in my house. Shit be having me wondering where the fuck went wrong somedays. They are mos def my biggest stressors. I daydream about their graduations.

Work aint too bad but it has its moments. Especially the travel. People think that shit sweet but the long flights, multiple planes and hotel living gets old quick. And even when Im overseas them damn teens have me stressed out.

I wind down via video games a lot. I had to quit drinking, well scale waaaay back anyway. Someday I vent to my wife. If shit really bad, I hop in the ride bump some Pac and mash through the city stuntin on niggaz. The only peace of mind I got some times lol.

 

[Mdizzle9000]

I realized I need more alone time to handle my stress, like just being alone and reading, no TV or other noise. For me, this has been hard to come by lately

Weed always helps too

 

[Max.]

I dont drink (i saw a fam member gain weight n his face looks bloated) and i dont smoke (i wish) these cacs at work i dont trust they be on some funny shit

My uncle a heavy drinker. You can tell an alcoholic just by looking at their face. His face all fat and underneath his eyes puffy

Yeah my fam is skinny with a puffy asss face