I've lost nearly six pounds since Friday- my husband deployed that night and since then I have been nauseated and haven't had an appetite. *sigh* I can't be happy about that weight loss because I know it's unhealthy to lose weight that fast, and of course I'm not eating enough- one meal a day is about all I can hold down right now.
In addition to the nausea, I'm also breaking out A LOT and I have a bunch of ulcers in my mouth. Combine that with sleeplessness, lethargy, dizziness and loneliness, and you have the full combination of what happens when I am depressed.
I'm seeing the doctor tomorrow. I am hoping they will at least give me something to help my tummy.
My poor husband is worried about me. I don't want to worry him, but I have to tell him the truth. And the truth is, I want to go home more than anything. I feel very lonely and terrified here by myself- I have one friend here. I might try to do an extended leave to the States.
Right now I have twelve days before I go home to Austin for one month. I hope it comes quickly.
Anybody have any tips for dealing with extreme stress? Or dislocation?
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What a difficult situation to be in. Do you speak German well, I hope (I read your previous entry to figure that out and avoid asking where you're at, currently)?
I would hardly classify my experience as "extreme", but I'm also lonely where I am; although it's easier said than done, I try to throw myself into learning something, anything at all, as a distraction. Television doesn't do it for me the same way reading does. Perhaps working on your German will serve the dual purpose of giving you something constructive to do rather than fret yourself sick, and also help out your social situation?
Treating yourself to a nice long bath is usually a good idea. Doing lots of things you really enjoy's good too -- particularly creative things.
For me, it's writing.
Exercise can also help because it prompts the body's release of endorphin (though certain foods, like chocolate can help with that too).
Maybe treat yourself to a massage? Spend time focusing your mind on things OTHER than the stress. My Mom used to read alot and stuff.
The key is distraction, relaxation, and working with your body's own responses. I wouldn't normally reccomend sleeping pills, but if insomnia's really an issue...I usually prescibe catnip, but yeah.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Hope you are better.