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carrie11
Joined: 21 Nov 2007
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 Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 7:35 am Post subject: stress and chocolates |
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I've just noticed how my appetite increases whenever I'm all stressed out. Which makes me wonder if chocolates really help me feel a bit better, i know that it does sound strange but I whenever I'm so stressed I always look for chocolates then after a while i feel much better.  how about you, how do you manage stress? |
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swanso5
Joined: 16 Jan 2006
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Location: melbourne, australia
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 12:58 am Post subject: |
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i just don't let myself get stressed, ecspecially when it's something i can't change...no point worrying about it then
i'd rather lay on the couch and watch some friends re runs |
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Boss Man
Joined: 25 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 1:48 pm Post subject: |
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Watching friends would stress me out big time. Ugghh.
I don't often get stressed. occasional moments give me a funny feeling in the pit of my stomach, like one of those I wish that hadn't happened moments, but generally, I try not to let life get to me.
Chocolate won't make you feel better, unless you think it does. Whilst it's not a problem food in modest amounts, the Theobromine is a Methylxanthine, and can have similar addictive / withdrawal symptoms to Caffeine. |
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SarahPT
Joined: 09 Sep 2006
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Location: Western Maine
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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Many women (and some men) will tell you that chocolate seems to ease their stress. It's tempting, but there are other ways. Think about other things that you like to do. Is there a nice spot where you like to walk? Hot baths? Asking someone to rub your back? Looking at your favorite website? When your stressed out and tempted to have chocolates or something else unhealthy make it a priority to do something else that can ease your stress.
Also, if you do give in and have some chocolates, don't let yourself feel guilty. No one is perfect. |
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Boss Man
Joined: 25 Nov 2006
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Good point. We as humans moan sometimes about things, and have our little gripes and whatnot, but if the world was perfect, humans would be very bored, and probably start wondering if evolution was all it was cracked up to be.
I say perfection could be the unobtainable want, but the unbearable reality.
Things like TV, Films, surfing, music etc etc, and sometimes being a goofball, get me through life to some extent. All candidates for stress relief in my book. |
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carrie11
Joined: 21 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 8:41 am Post subject: |
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| well yeah it's probably all in the mind, but either way it still helps me overcome stress. |
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