The Eating Disorder Chronicles: Stress

It was 9 days ago that I became aware of Social Butterfly's relapse. That night, in particular, was a very stressful one on multuple levels. I think I went into a mild case of shock. I became very cold to my core--ice cold--with a layer of burning hot on the outside. Exactly like a fever/chills situation without the fever and chills.

I spent last Wednesday reassuring my co-workers that despite the fact I looked like death half-warmed over, I would make it through the day. And of course I did.

Finally, last night, after feeling sick/not-sick for an entire week, my body seems to have re-regulated itself and I am doing much better. It's no coincidence that my improvement coincided with San Diego having a serious case of gorgeous weather and warm temps. I am a SoCal girl born and bred and the sun is a palpable source of energy and healing for me.

I am a coper. It's what I do and I generally do it quite well. This is the first time I've ever had such an odd physical reaction to stress. Not surprisingly, I am not a fan. 

I was talking to a dear friend who has had her share of stress and then some and we both agreed that if we do ever crack, our epitaphs should read, "It wasn't a straw that broke the camel's back, it was a giant, f*cking Sequoia." 

I'm in the mood for a little thing I like to call uneventfulness; about two months worth, please!

 

 

Comments

[Trudie]

I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed that you and your family will be able to enjoy a couple of months of uneventfullness.
Come to think of it - I could use the same, but my life seems quite simple in comparison.

[Arli]

Sorry to hear that the stress and worry got to you in such a physical way and hope there are many uneventful days/weeks/months on their way to you. Wish I could give you a big, smushy hug!

[Jen]

I couldn't agree more! I'm raising my glass to an uneventful March!

[Janet]

fingers crossed for you!

[Aunt Snow]

Relax in the sun, now, friend, you've done your best. You deserve a moment.

You've exhibited strength and wisdom and ability to sense what was happening - be grateful that you were there and able to turn the course of things.

[Becky]

Hang in there baby-girl! I'm not sure life ever gets completely un-eventful but we definitely get better at rolling with it. :-)

I'm about to become a part-time geographic bachelorette too so we'll have to plan some things!

[lanes]

Another vote here for a calm, what-some-would-call-boring spell! Fingers crossed that things turn around for the fam soon.

[Karen (formerly kcinnova)]

Darn those Redwoods!

I'm glad you are feeling much more even-keel now. May the next few months be calm sailing!

[Busy Bee Suz]

Wishing you uneventful for many many months! Well, unless that uneventful is of the good variety, you know, like a wedding???
I'm glad you are coping well....watch out for those damn sequoias, I hear they are a bitch.

[blackberry phone case]

Ez a megfelelő blog bárki, akinek szüksége, hogy keressen meg ki erről a témáról. Ugye tudod, hogy sok, egy gyakorlatilag nehéz vitatkozni veled (nem, hogy én valójában kellene ... Haha.) Ön határozottan tesz egy új spin a téma amit írtak az évek. Szép dolog, csak nagy!