by Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team
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Health and Wellness Chat, Today @ 9:00PM ET. What stresses you out the most? Win 250 Gather Points™ and Nature Made SAM-e Complete!

May 13, 2009 09:39 AM EDT
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What stresses you out the most?

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Comments: 190

jewi lim May 13, 2009, 9:44am EDT
Thanks for sharing.. .. ill try to be there.
Kat W. May 13, 2009, 9:48am EDT
I'll try to be here.
Desiree T. May 13, 2009, 9:52am EDT
sounds great
Dana W. May 13, 2009, 10:32am EDT
will be there as long as I remember
Dagmara H. May 13, 2009, 10:35am EDT
sounds good
golds g. May 13, 2009, 11:55am EDT
right now that would be college
Katie R. May 13, 2009, 12:13pm EDT
I'll try and make it.
jennifer t. May 13, 2009, 2:47pm EDT
sounds great!
Christina L. May 13, 2009, 3:56pm EDT
I'll try to make it.
Christine Mailey May 13, 2009, 4:23pm EDT
Looking forward to it!
norene t. May 13, 2009, 6:59pm EDT
thank you
Angela A. May 13, 2009, 8:36pm EDT
I'm not sure if I can make it or not.
It depends on my computer!
Hi everyone! Boy, this is a great topic! I could basically say just about everything these days stress me out!! LOL!! Right now I would say Hubby losing hours at work-every day he comes home from work I look at his face and literally wait for him to tell me he was let go. He has most senority, and would be the first to go! It has been months now where there has been no work for him and his guys and now it is just a waiting game.
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:00pm EDT
What stresses me out?
We'd need more than half an hour.
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:00pm EDT
I live stressed out most of the time.
I'm working on it though.
I was thinking the same thing J K!! LOL!!
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:01pm EDT
What do I stress about the most? Perfection.
I am a Perfectionist and am trying to do better. I know life isn't perfect. But that is much easier said than done.
The question should be what DOESN"T stress you out!! That is a hard one!
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:02pm EDT
I also stress about deadlines.
Most would probably laugh since I'm notorious for being late everywhere that I go.
Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team May 13, 2009, 9:02pm EDT
Hi everyone!
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:02pm EDT
Yes Sheli I like your question!
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:02pm EDT
Hello Stefanie
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:03pm EDT
I was just saying how my striving for perfection is one of my biggest stressers
Hi Stephanie!! I think everyone is watching LOST tonight!! LOL!!
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:03pm EDT
I was also saying that I'm usually late. Not to this chat though! LOL
Christina L. May 13, 2009, 9:03pm EDT
Hi everyone! The things that stress me out the most are messes I have to clean up every day, lack of sleep, too many things to do, etc.
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:03pm EDT
I'm not a lost watcher.
Jennifer O. May 13, 2009, 9:03pm EDT
What stresses me? Right now 2 things -- money and a someone I work with while serving with my labor union.
Christina L. May 13, 2009, 9:03pm EDT
I got something to do right now, but I will be back in a few!
Christina L. May 13, 2009, 9:04pm EDT
Oh yeah, I agree, lack of money is a big cause of stress!
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:04pm EDT
Christina yes, messes, lack of sleeep, too many things to do, those are all on my list of stressers too!
Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team May 13, 2009, 9:04pm EDT
Hi Jennifer and Christina!
Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team May 13, 2009, 9:05pm EDT
I think so too Sheli!
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:05pm EDT
It's funny how most of the things I stress the most about are entirely out of my control.
I stress out too when things don't go the way I want them too! I am trying to learn that everyone in my house has a opinion and my isn't the only one!
Desiree T. May 13, 2009, 9:05pm EDT
I'm here!
Jennifer O. May 13, 2009, 9:05pm EDT
Hi Stefanie!
I stress on the "little" things too. I should just be saying "who cares" but I don't!
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:06pm EDT
Too much to do too little time is a MAJOR Stressor for me.
Hi everyone!!
timi A. May 13, 2009, 9:06pm EDT
Hi everyone
Desiree T. May 13, 2009, 9:06pm EDT
What stresses you out the most?

For me a dirty house! I hate when the house is a mess, and somehow it usually is!
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:06pm EDT
I do however seem to do my best when I am stressed as far as being productive.
Jennifer O. May 13, 2009, 9:07pm EDT
Stefanie, you've drawn my name for points a couple of times lately. That helps with the stress!
Desiree T. May 13, 2009, 9:07pm EDT
Another thing is my husband LOL.
I wish I would just learn to "chill out" like my 14 year old son tells me too!! LOL!!
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:07pm EDT
Hi Desiree~
Yes a dirty house definitely stresses me out too!
Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team May 13, 2009, 9:07pm EDT
what helps relieve everyone's stress?
Desiree T. May 13, 2009, 9:07pm EDT
Hey JK and Timi!
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:08pm EDT
You said it Desiree~
DHs can be major stressers!
LOL
Yes the husband stresses me out too Desiree! Kids too!! LOL!
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:08pm EDT
Girl talk can help relieve stress.
Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team May 13, 2009, 9:08pm EDT
J.K. - ME too! I think I procrastinate so that I do better at things when I'm stressed - at least that's what I tell myself!
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:08pm EDT
I also try to take me time for stress relief.
Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team May 13, 2009, 9:09pm EDT
Does anyone get stressed at the workplace? I do! hahahaha
My stress usually goes away when everyone is asleep and its just me all alone, all quite...
Jennifer O. May 13, 2009, 9:09pm EDT
I'm just worn out. Between losing grandma and being broke and then trying to protect the employees I work with this evil/crazy dictator
Desiree T. May 13, 2009, 9:09pm EDT
LOL My stress is relieved by yoga, a shower, chocolate and caffeine. Those are some of the big things anyway. Oh and Gather of course.
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:09pm EDT
Stefanie~
For me it's a proven theory. I did my best work in college while stressed. Right at the deadline.
Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team May 13, 2009, 9:09pm EDT
J.K. Girl talk is great! So is retail therapy!
timi A. May 13, 2009, 9:10pm EDT
For me, my two sons stress me out the most. One goes to the kindergarten while one stays with me in at home during the day before i go to work at night. When the eldest one goes to school the little one is calm but when he gets back the house is upside down, having to chase them around. Other than that, i plan my life pretty well.
I get stressed at the workplace-SAHM who watches 4 kids everyday all under the age of 5!!
Desiree T. May 13, 2009, 9:10pm EDT
Oh yes my husband causes BIG stress LOL.
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:10pm EDT
Stressed workplace? Hmmm I'm a SAHM now. Not sure that I should answer that......this conversation may be monitored! LOL
Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team May 13, 2009, 9:10pm EDT
If anyone needs any help balancing things to help manage their stress, I found a great article! Click here to read it.
Desiree T. May 13, 2009, 9:10pm EDT
I happen to have the best job ever! Just wish it was more hours.
Jennifer O. May 13, 2009, 9:10pm EDT
I know one thing I try to do is find a task I can complete. I found organizing emails for a new group coming in to be very soothing adminst the turmoil
Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team May 13, 2009, 9:11pm EDT
Haha, J.K. - I know, your workplace never ends right?
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:11pm EDT
Yes Retail therapy is a big one!
For stress relief I also enjoy surfing the net, spending time with my daughter, enjoying a good cup of coffee or tea, reading a book.
CC Miranda the artrat (or am i?) May 13, 2009, 9:12pm EDT
i am the stress queen i think. :)
Jennifer O. May 13, 2009, 9:12pm EDT
I relieve stress by sending hubby to work as soon as I get home
timi A. May 13, 2009, 9:12pm EDT
I am calmer at work because most of my residents are asleep except when they beep for medications or help. So, it is a calming therapy for me
CC Miranda the artrat (or am i?) May 13, 2009, 9:12pm EDT
i'm on a tight painting deadline and the paint isn't drying fast enough for me right now, which is stressful.
Desiree T. May 13, 2009, 9:13pm EDT
Great article Stefanie! I had a list to start decluttering this week, but I was too run down. LOL funny huh.
Part of my stress is still awake right now......!! LOL!!
CC Miranda the artrat (or am i?) May 13, 2009, 9:13pm EDT
i do need to find some other way of managing my stress than smoking.
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:13pm EDT
Truthfully my current workplace is less stressful than my previous position.
I worked in a community based mental health center for 15 years.
It kinda helped put things in perspective though. I sweat (or stress) over the small stuff.
timi A. May 13, 2009, 9:14pm EDT
I feel for you Miranda. I hope it dries up fast enough for you. Dont stress it cos it will seem like it's taking forever.
Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team May 13, 2009, 9:14pm EDT
Timi and others, here's a great article to keep you mood optimistic when you work! Check it out!
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:14pm EDT
CC Miranda yes you do need something besides smoking!
Good luck quiting.
Dana W. May 13, 2009, 9:14pm EDT
hello all
Kristina P. May 13, 2009, 9:14pm EDT
Sorry I am late. Hi all.
Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team May 13, 2009, 9:14pm EDT
Sheli - HAHAHA> I love that!
Jennifer O. May 13, 2009, 9:14pm EDT
I think gathere also came around at the right time. Normally I would be a lurker on a site like this or I wouldn't join but (being honest) I started for the points but the support has been overwhelming.
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:14pm EDT
Thanks for all of the links Stefanie.
Are you trying to get rid of us?
LOL
CC Miranda the artrat (or am i?) May 13, 2009, 9:15pm EDT
i do like to find a good funny movie when i'm stressed. laughter always helps.
Samantha D. May 13, 2009, 9:15pm EDT
Hey peoples.
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:15pm EDT
I find that laughter is great stress relief and you can laugh anywhere.
Mary G. May 13, 2009, 9:15pm EDT
I will need more than the 30 minute time of this chat to answer all of the stresses. Right now, the biggest stress is work and its not going well at all. I have worked part time, full time, then had my hours reduced and they were just reduced again.

My family isn't happy with my new work hours, as they don't want dinner different times of the week, as I now work long hours Monday. I informed my husband years ago he can cook meals, but our daughter wants a meal on Monday Night. She can cook also, but doesn't like cooking Monday after a long day of work and college night class. Its not working well you can imagine and now I'm not losing weight.
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:15pm EDT
Hi everyone!
CC Miranda the artrat (or am i?) May 13, 2009, 9:16pm EDT
thanks timi. i've been rotating canvases to keep working while one dries, but they both are wet right now, so i'm using the opportunity to gather and read for a bit.
Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team May 13, 2009, 9:16pm EDT
Jennifer O. - I'm so happy Gather means that much to you!
Jennifer O. May 13, 2009, 9:16pm EDT
It amazes me that people who have bever met me or heard my voice are more supportive and giving than the people I am family with!
If the kids leave me alone long enough, the computer is a good way to sit for a minute!
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ May 13, 2009, 9:17pm EDT
My biggest stressor right now is that we just found out that my father's cancer has returned.
Kristina P. May 13, 2009, 9:17pm EDT
I need to find a way to focus less on money issues because it is completely stressing me out. Anyone else having the same issue?
CC Miranda the artrat (or am i?) May 13, 2009, 9:17pm EDT
i have a couple of friends scattered around the states, who all call each other when we need a good laugh cause it's a given that we will crack each other up for at least 5 minutes in the first 10 of the conversation.
CC Miranda the artrat (or am i?) May 13, 2009, 9:18pm EDT
a few of those friends i made here on gather.
Mary G. May 13, 2009, 9:18pm EDT
I may have gained weight this week staying off the scale. Have a good evening, as I must go to work.
Jennifer O. May 13, 2009, 9:18pm EDT
Hi Dana!

Yea Stefanie, there are some amazing people here. These chats are really great too
Elizabeth B. May 13, 2009, 9:18pm EDT
Hi everyone!!
my stressors? boy number 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 !!! lol
actually $ is my main stressor, housework is another....