Turn Down the Stress

One one of the message boards I frequent—the only message board I frequent, actually—one of the members was writing about how he's feeling really close to a nervous breakdown. He described separate situations at work and at his apartment complex, either of which would cause problems for most people individually. You could tell that he's really struggling to keep a handle on everything.

One of the other members posted this in response:

This too shall pass.

The following is meant to be helpful, but all it reflects is my good wishes, not sovereign cures:

Sleep enough, but not too much, if you can.

If you can't sleep, rest as entirely as you can, for a reasonable span.

In free time, play and exercise, so your body can rebalance and renew its part in coping with your stresses.

Eat less, but better.

Drink more water, less stimulants and depressants (alcohol, caffeine, sugars, etc).

Get more bright light, especially early in the morning right after waking.

Spend some time with good people.

Take positive action. (In other words, do something about the cause of the stress. Be careful not to be confrontational about it, you could make the situation worse. [Interpretation mine. -M])

It occurred to me that I've been feeling a little stressed about some things recently, too. And it seems that these suggestions are a good idea in my own situation, too.

The last item seems to be the one I need to concentrate on most. I feel like I just need to figure out where to start....