As the title states, I have been unable to handle being under stress, whether it's something small or large.
I believe what I was doing throughout June did not help at all. Basically, I was staying up late (cerca 2 - 3 AM) every day last month so I can get a spot in a contest where the prize is worth $500+ and I had a 1/3 chance of winning it once the others got their slots. I did this in the first place because I needed the money for the University I'll be attending this Autumn. Unfortunately, I did not plan ahead as I only realized recently that this binge has taken a major toll on my mental health and sleep schedule, thus making me even more irritable than usual. What are some ways that I can temper myself so I can handle stress better?
Also, I've been holding back something big, and it has been persistent in my mind for a long time. I have been unable to see a therapist, and I need to talk to someone who may understand what I have been through. Is there any online therapy group or something similar to it, preferably without having to pay for it, since I'm broke at the moment. Thanks in advance.
>>17347220
Lack of sleep:
>sleep more
>meditate
General
>eat decent food
>get outside and do a mild form of exercice
>avoid alcohol at all costs
>avoid caffeine
>take some valerian root or other herbal calming thing
Something big on your mind:
>journal about it, write it out
>make a postsecret card
>go on any anonymous group and rant about it
>go to confess it to a priest or religious person
>>17347220
Have you tried marijuana?
>>17347249
OP Here. Thank you, and I am going to try my best with what you have suggested, except I've had a bit of trouble with exercising. What happened was that a couple of weeks ago, I took a walk in the afternoon, and my arms ended up getting sun burned from the intense heat outside. As much as I would love to talk a walk at least, I don't have any sun block, nor am I sure that it would work if I'm just going to walk for about half an hour.
>>17347272
I am not against marijuana by any means -- in fact, a few family members of mine use it -- but I'd rather not get myself tangled up with that. Both sides of my family have a case of addictive personalities, so I essentially have a double-whammy with this.