BOTT 911 - Friday

Here I am with another week nearly over and I still can not deal with the stress I have been handed at work.

My body has retaliated with migraines the last two weeks and I was able to work through them and drop as soon as I got home each evening.  There was an average of approximately 2 each week.  When this occurs I am not even able to keep liquids down.

Since I haven't been listening to my warnings, yesterday my body decided to take on another tactic.  It would emit the most noxious GAS.  I had to leave my building and try and walk some of it off.  One of the agency owners was in (one of two) and asked why I was walking the perimeter of the building.  What could I do but tell him the truth.  He thought it was funny!

So today I plan on liquids only.  I have packed my protein drinks so I will have plenty.  But I am going to have a sit down with my self this weekend and figure out what I can do to combat all of the stress I have been under for the last 6-8 weeks.  It isn't going to get any better and although we have started the downsizing process it is not complete yet.  I need a plan and I need it now.

Thanks for allowing me to verbalize this and VENT.

Goody,
I have no advice, just hope that you're feeling better soon.

Deb

Thanks Deb.  Sometimes you just need to hear from others that it will be ok.

Hi Goody,

I know how you feel when talking about stress at work and downsizing.  Since finding out about the lay-offs I had been dealing with headaches, stress, depression and yes GAS!  Where in the hell does it come from??  My PT suggested that I take my frustrations out on the treadmill; believe it or not it has made a difference in my mood and the GAS!  I thought the gas thing was just me, but evidently how we deal with things does affect the chemicals in our bodies.

Now I 'm going to make you laugh...because I was hesterical and that's all I could do after I got off the phone last night!

As I have relayed to everyone here my job is being out-sourced to the Philippines and I started sending out my resumes the other day.  Well, last night when I got home there was a message on my phone with a job offer!  WTH!the representative was from a management company, which was okay...I had to play the message three times I couldn't understand what the $#@& he was saying...he was from the Philippines!

We are here and don't mind you venting...Lord knows I've done my share over these past few days!  Hope your feeling better and things are a little more doable at work today.

Dreamgirl119

Thanks for making me laugh Dreamgirl119.  The irony of it all was just too much for me.

I know the problem of gas with stress! OMG! It can be so aggravating!

I have a question on how you all deal with constipation. Since I have changed up my way of eating without so many carbs and eating more protein, I've gotten the problem of constipation!!!!! I am the point of having to give myself Fleets enemas. Not fun!!!!

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Thanks,
Janie

I take a 2 stool softeners every day regardless.  I also include protein sources that include fiber such as shakes and bars.  Lots of veggies.

Hope this helps.

I'll try the stool softners. I'm not sure how much fiber my shakes have in them. Veggies, that's another whole subject. Guess I'll try to increase my intake!

That all helps!
Janie

Hi Janie,

I also use stool softners...with all the Protein Shakes I drink I have the same problem. I suffer terribly in the bathroom if I don't take at least 3 a day including veggies.  You'll notice my food plans include a lot of spinach and salads.

Dreamgirl119

I take 2 senekots at night and use Gas X when I have carb farts...  Carbs get me every time!

Deb