I am hoping it is only stress!

There seems to be a connection between really bad days & my stress level. Today I spent the afternoon hiking & geocaching. When I came home , I ate fish & a couple of stolen french fries- no problems. The problem is, my job is super stressful & I can't quit- if stress is the problem, what can I do?

I stasrted seeing a psychologist last fall for job related stress issues - it has helped BIG TIME! Take care - and if you choose to go this route - research and ask around for a professional who specializes in this type of thing. I canvassed my fellow nurse friends - and sure enough - I came up with a winner. She has helped me deal with the things that I just cannot change - such as job issues and such. Good luck!

Normally I would say that is wonderful advice, but I am a social worker & I know the techniques for reducing stress.I just don't practice what I preach.  Besides that I would have to go out of town to see someone  who I don't know personally.  The problem re stress is that I am in a job that is a very bad fit for me. Thanks for the advice.

Hi Kitty - as a nurse - I would have thought I should know some techniques to help me deal with stress - after all - I help others with it all the time. I drive an hour to see my psychologist - and - at the first appt I didn't know her personally - just sayin------. I too am in a job that is stressfull and not what I want to be doing at this particular time in my life - I love it - but it's mentally slowly changing me - or at least it was - I think the process may have been paused for a while - for a number of reasons - there are no other options for me right now. I feel "trapped" at times because I have to work where I am and can't leave the institution because I carry the family health/dental insurance coverage. That's just one reason why. Anyway Kitty - I hope you find something that helps you with your stress levels. When everything else in life is rosy - just living with WLS - whether it's the band - or RNY - that's enough challenge for anyone! Good luck!

Of course you are right. It is the old saying- physician heal thy self.  I can't treat myself. I know what to do, but I can't do it for myself. They look at you real strange when you have a conversation with yourself!!   I know all the breathing technique, but I only do them when my head is about to blow up.   Right now I am paying for psych services for another member of my family so I will have to wait.