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Does anyone out there have a good remedy for stress besides relaxation which I do not have time for.?...

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Hi Vickie. There are lots of herbs that are great for this. Chammomile, catnip and lemon balm are both yummy and relaxing as tea. Try some epsom salts in a hot bath. Talk to other mothers, find a new craft project, and find you time every day. My little girl had her first day of Kindergarten today - she was fine and I was nervous LOL!

 

*hugs* Janet

 

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Vickie Swaim

Herbal_remedies

Monday, September 08, 2003 8:29 PM

[herbal remedies] stress

 

Good evening all,

I am mainly a lurker and quite new to herbal healings and such I do not have much to offer though I do enjoy all the posts

I have had some stressful situations in my life at the moment Are there any herbal teas that can help me during this time of stress for me. I am having an awful time with empty nest syndrome

Thank you all in advance

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Hi Vickie,

 

I hear you...what a challenging time it sounds like.

 

Here are some teas:

Passionflower and Chamomile

Lemon balm and Basil

Lemon balm Linden Flowers and Chamomile

Vervain and Lavender

Kava kave rt

 

Total Nutrition drink would be good for you and give you what you need

nutritionally- great if you are stressed. Do it before you get sick and

run down.

 

Here is a fabulous reviltalizing drink you can make:

1 cup chopped pineapple

1/2 cup pineapple juice

1 inch fresh ginger rt peeled and chopped

1 TB fresh lemon juice

Honey- to taste

Blend- add more juice for thinner drink

 

Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Ylang- Ylang, and Clary Sage essential oils

are great and

pure Rose oil (steam distilled Rose otto) is a wonderful heart healer

imo. Citrus oils are cheering particularly a little Mandarin- mixed with

the other oils. Bergamot is wonderful for the blues- but must not be

used on sun exposed skin.

 

Take wonderful baths with a cup of Epsom salts and 8-10 of the above

oils total in any combination you like. Sip some tea...light a

candle....and play some soothing music.

 

Journal...exercise daily...and give yourself some time to be where you

are.

 

Celebrate all that you have created....the wonderful nest you

made....cry some cleansing tears...

 

Buy fresh flowers....sing...and when you feel ready...start to envision

what you want the next phase of your life to be for/about....

 

Wishing you relaxation...peace and flow...

 

Elizabeth

 

 

 

> -

> Vickie Swaim

> Herbal_remedies

> Monday, September 08, 2003 8:29 PM

> [herbal remedies] stress

>

> Good evening all,

> I am mainly a lurker and quite new to herbal healings and such I  do 

> not have  much  to offer though I do enjoy all the posts 

> I have had some stressful situations in my life at the moment Are there

> any herbal teas that can help me during this time of stress for me. I

> am having an awful time with empty nest syndrome

> Thank you all in advance

> Gladys V. (Vickie) Swaim

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TYPO-

Should read 8-10 DROPS (total)

On Tuesday, September 9, 2003, at 01:14 AM, Elizabeth

wrote:

 

> .

>

> Take wonderful baths with a cup of Epsom salts and 8-10 of the above

> oils total in any combination you like. Sip some tea...light a

> candle....and play some soothing music.

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Hi Paula

My personal choice would be Angelite. It's a very calming and peaceful

stone, and also helpful and supportive.

 

Whenever I get worked up about things, I tuck an Angelite tumblestone into

my bra!!! Works wonders.

 

L & L

Sarah

 

 

-

" Steve and Paula "

 

>I have been under alot of stress lately. Anyone have any sugestions

> on what stones to use to help with this, or any thing else that could

> help with this?? Thanks, Blessed Be!!! Paula

>

>

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In a message dated 8/27/2006 3:16:11 PM Eastern Standard Time,

hodgestr writes:

 

>>>I have been under alot of stress lately. Anyone have any sugestions

on what stones to use to help with this, or any thing else that could

help with this??<<<

 

 

 

For stones Rose quartz (universal love, self love)

Lepidolite (nature's valium with natural lithium in it)

Moonstone (but be careful the de-stressing might make it's way out through

the tear ducts)

 

Aromatherapy - Lavender

Herbal Tea - Chamomile (with mint if you are not partial to the flavor of

chamomile by itself)

 

Blessings to your eve

ReNau

 

 

 

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, " Steve and Paula "

<hodgestr wrote:

>

> I have been under alot of stress lately. Anyone have any sugestions

> on what stones to use to help with this, or any thing else that could

> help with this?? Thanks, Blessed Be!!! Paula

>

Hematite round beads helped me a lot. By wearing them you also get a

neck massage.

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Could be something associated with protection, or you may need some meditation /

balance. Then I would go with root chakra or clear quartz in general to help

balance everything out. Theres alot of variables

 

Peace

Mike

 

Vedrana <cayca_114 wrote: --- In

, " Steve and Paula "

<hodgestr wrote:

>

> I have been under alot of stress lately. Anyone have any sugestions

> on what stones to use to help with this, or any thing else that could

> help with this?? Thanks, Blessed Be!!! Paula

>

Hematite round beads helped me a lot. By wearing them you also get a

neck massage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hi,

have you tried meditating with a piece of Amethyst, Charoite or Green

Aventurine? Good luck , Lyn

 

Vedrana <cayca_114 wrote:

, " Steve and Paula "

<hodgestr wrote:

>

> I have been under alot of stress lately. Anyone have any sugestions

> on what stones to use to help with this, or any thing else that could

> help with this?? Thanks, Blessed Be!!! Paula

>

Hematite round beads helped me a lot. By wearing them you also get a

neck massage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hi Jesse,

Everyone has their favs. I like Blue Lace Agate for mental stress (like a

mental time out) coupled with Citrine to help focus on work.

Blessings Dawn

Jewels of the Lotus Oracle

 

Jessi <gypsysp wrote:

As I'm fairly new to working with crystals, I'm looking for

suggestions. Using some books, and my own very limited experiences,

I've found several stones that help reduce stress. But there are so

many, I'm not sure where to start! What might a good combination of

stones be for reducing stress at work? Mostly mental stress over too

much work, but also dealing with some difficult co-workers.

 

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

thanks,

Jessi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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In my work I have found that my crystals work very personally with me,

so even if a book says that a crystal does something I sometimes find

that it works different for me. I am personally drawn to the blue

tones and bright red tones, however my howlite goes everywhere with me

and I find is a great stress reducer. My lapis works well for that

also but it, for me, can be a very strong stone so I have to be very

aware of how I use it. Labradorite has always been one of my favorite

for a sort of all over good feeling and release of tension and fears

(my labradorite is sort of my best friend in the crystal collection

that I have). Something I like to do is if I have a specific need

that I want a new crystal for I go to my favorite metaphysical shop

and talk to the stones and crystals and pick by instinct and feeling.

[Guest guest]

Hi Jessi,

 

My favorite stones for stress reduction are:

 

Lepidolite - very soothing, cooling and calming

Lithium quartz - again emotionally soothing

 

In terms of reducing work stressors I like:

 

Tourmalined quartz - I always keep one or two of these near my computer to

help ameliorate the effects of the electronics on my energy field

Black tourmaline - This stone " eats " negativity

Obsidian - This stone works to seal the energy field and help repel

negativity

Smoky flourite - This stone helps you prioritize, concentrate and get stuff

done

 

I also keep a bundle of sage on my desk at work. It's got dried flowers on

it, so it looks like a decoration.

 

In Light,

 

Amy

 

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I would start with ones that " feel " right. You know the feeling...the one you

feel deep down inside. You'll know when you find them.

 

Good luck

Blessings,

Bobbi

 

-- Jessi <gypsysp wrote:

> As I'm fairly new to working with crystals, I'm looking for

> suggestions. Using some books, and my own very limited experiences,

> I've found several stones that help reduce stress. But there are so

> many, I'm not sure where to start! What might a good combination of

> stones be for reducing stress at work? Mostly mental stress over too

> much work, but also dealing with some difficult co-workers.

>

> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

>

> thanks,

> Jessi

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

With the caveat of: You have to find what works for you ~

 

What works for me: howlite and botswana agate (lovely calming,

de-stressing), sodalite and citrine (soak up negative energy), blue

lace agate and dumortierite (help me keep my tongue when I want to

scold), and black tourmaline (protection from nasties). You could get

some small tumbles of different stones, and try them to see what helps

you. Others to try are chrysocolla, amethyst, carnelian, smoky quartz

.. . .

 

, Jessi <gypsysp wrote:

>

> As I'm fairly new to working with crystals, I'm looking for

> suggestions. Using some books, and my own very limited experiences,

> I've found several stones that help reduce stress. But there are so

> many, I'm not sure where to start! What might a good combination of

> stones be for reducing stress at work? Mostly mental stress over too

> much work, but also dealing with some difficult co-workers.

>

> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

>

> thanks,

> Jessi

>

[Guest guest]

Jessi-

 

>

What might a good combination of stones be for reducing stress at

work? Mostly mental stress over too much work, but also dealing with

some difficult co-workers.

>

 

You've received some excellent suggestions so far.

 

For me, one of the most helpful stone spirits for mental stress is

Amblygonite. Their medicine helps us to let go, to clear our head and

to remain relaxed and alert so that we're able to do what we need to do.

 

If the stress begins to affect us emotionally, the spirits of Petalite

can be included in the dance. I've found the colorless and pink

spirits to be more helpful in releasing emotional stress, while the

greyish, brown and yellow Petalites share different medicine.

 

Mochi Marbles help us to manage stress of all kinds, on all levels,

and they also enable us to keep our spirits up, even when in the

presence of difficult people. These are joyful stone spirits, and they

help us to " hold our joy " wherever we are.

 

Also the spirits of Kambaba Jasper help us to feel rooted in a deep

and meaningful way. When we're rooted, the stress decreases

dramatically. And when we're rooted, we can also let difficult people

pass by us without affecting us directly. A tree with strong roots can

weather high winds and strong storms. This is the place that Kambaba

Jasper opens within us.

 

Salt, which is Halite, can also offer us some help. These Elders help

to clear dissonance from the body, so that it doesn't begin to build

up. Mental stress can quickly become physical stress, especially if

we're in a stressful environment day after day. Ask the spirits of

Salt for help in releasing any stress you're holding in your body.

Respectfully add a bit of Salt to some bath water, and let yourself

soak in the tub for awhile. (This assumes, of course, that there are

no health issues for which Salt would be contraindicated.)

 

And, lastly, as others have said, I have found the spirits of Howlite

to be extremely helpful in managing stress. For me, their presence is

cleansing and clearing, like someone is standing beside us and fanning

the stress out and away from us, so that it doesn't stay with us, and

doesn't affect us as much.

 

> thanks,

 

You're welcome. I hope the above helps in some way.

 

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Thanks so much to everyone that has given suggestions! Over the last

few days I have tried a few different stones and combinations of

stones. They haven't helped much with stress, but they have helped

with other things! Perhaps they know better what I really need, than I

do. Anyway, There were a few stones mentioned that I didn't even think

about, so I'll add them into my experimentations until I find what's

right for me.

 

Thanks again!

 

Jessi

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Jessi perhaps the crystals are helping you with things that are the root of

the stress itself?

 

On 5/16/08, Jessi <gypsysp wrote:

>

> Thanks so much to everyone that has given suggestions! Over the last

> few days I have tried a few different stones and combinations of

> stones. They haven't helped much with stress, but they have helped

> with other things! Perhaps they know better what I really need, than I

> do. Anyway, There were a few stones mentioned that I didn't even think

> about, so I'll add them into my experimentations until I find what's

> right for me.

>

> Thanks again!

>

> Jessi

>

>

>

 

 

 

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I was thinking about that today, and I think you're right. It seems

that every day last week I was able to deal with one particular issue

per day and now today I had a lovely stress-free day. All of the

factors contributing to the stress were still there, I was just able to

deal with them all at once finally. It's like the crystals helped me

one by one until I learned what I needed to learn. Pretty cool

 

Jessi

 

 

 

--- kari john <john.kari1 wrote:

 

> Jessi perhaps the crystals are helping you with things that are the

> root of

> the stress itself?

>

[Guest guest]

Great Jessi! The crystals help us to cope with what comes our way and more

besides!

Blessings

Kari

 

On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 5:07 AM, Jessi <gypsysp wrote:

 

> I was thinking about that today, and I think you're right. It seems

> that every day last week I was able to deal with one particular issue

> per day and now today I had a lovely stress-free day. All of the

> factors contributing to the stress were still there, I was just able to

> deal with them all at once finally. It's like the crystals helped me

> one by one until I learned what I needed to learn. Pretty cool

>

> Jessi

>

> --- kari john <john.kari1 <john.kari1%40googlemail.com>>

> wrote:

>

> > Jessi perhaps the crystals are helping you with things that are the

> > root of

> > the stress itself?

> >

>

>

>

 

 

 

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Interesting article by Deepak Chopra:Your car breaks down on the highway. You have a fight with your

spouse. The stock market plummets and your company announces layoffs. Your

neighbor mows the lawn at 7 am. Something happens that violates your sense of

how things should be, and you perceive danger ― whether real or imagined. Such

unwelcome events trigger the most ancient human impulse: the stress

response.

The result is stress, now one of the most common words in the

English vocabulary, describing everything from a missed appointment to a life-threatening

diagnosis. In fact, the word stress has crossed over as a popular term in many

languages, including Japanese, Spanish, Arabic, and Russian.

You are no doubt familiar with the myriad symptoms of stress –

the tight jaw, shoulders, or neck muscles; irritability; anxiety; poor

concentration; and insomnia, to name a few. When your body is in

stress mode:

•

The heart beats faster.

• Blood pressure increases.

• The breath becomes shallow and rapid.

• Blood sugar rises.

• Adrenalin and cortisol production surge.

• The immune system weakens.

• The production of sex hormones decreases.

• Digestion is halted

As numerous scientific studies have found, chronic stress

accelerates aging and makes you more vulnerable to serious illness, including

heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, panic attacks, immune deficiency,

depression, stomach ulcers, chronic fatigue, and migraine headaches

Choices that Relieve Stress

When you’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious, it is easy to forget

that you have choices and that there are many tools and techniques that can

help you feel better right away. One of the most effective stress-relieving

practices is meditation. A regular practice helps you go beyond turbulence,

releasing stress, fatigue, and emotional turmoil. Even as your body is resting

deeply in meditation, your mind is awake, though quiet.

Meditation gives you the experience of pure, restful awareness.

As you meditate, the bodily reactions are exactly the opposite of the stress

response: your breathing slows, blood pressure decreases, and stress hormone

levels fall.http://www.chopra.com/stress