Stress!!

[sniffles]

Everyone handles stress differently, so you have to find the way that works best for you.
I do question why Sleep is #10 on your list, though. Sleep is not an item to squeeze in wherever you can. Sleep is one of the most important things we do in our lives. If you don't get enough sleep you really will be stressed out. Not to mention you probably won't do as well on your papers or get as much out of your research if you're sleep-deprived. I'd recommend moving sleep to #2 on your list.

Oops, now I've probably made you stress about getting enough sleep!

Whoever said "Don't sweat the small stuff" is right - most everything is small stuff. Your health is more important than anything else.

 

[Thornir Alekeg]

My plans to go places (campus and the National Archives) have been put on hold as my car won't start. I stopped at Safeway and, when I came back out, I turned the key, and it won't go. This is the second time this has happened. I took it into the shop before, and they said that there's nothing wrong with it... for some reason - when the vehicle has been running for a while and gets shut off, it decides it's not going to start for an hour or so. I thought it was my starter, but the mechanic says no, it's not.

ARG!! Now I'm sad *and* stressed out!!!

Sorry to hear this, and good thoughts for the Universe's grandfather.

What kind of car do you drive? Is it by chance a Subaru Outback? I know someone who had one of those and complained of the exact same thing. Tomorrow I'll ask her if they ever figured out what was wrong with the car, maybe its the same as your problem.

 

[Queen_Dopplepopolis]

Everyone handles stress differently, so you have to find the way that works best for you.
I do question why Sleep is #10 on your list, though. Sleep is not an item to squeeze in wherever you can. Sleep is one of the most important things we do in our lives. If you don't get enough sleep you really will be stressed out. Not to mention you probably won't do as well on your papers or get as much out of your research if you're sleep-deprived. I'd recommend moving sleep to #2 on your list.

Oops, now I've probably made you stress about getting enough sleep!

Whoever said "Don't sweat the small stuff" is right - most everything is small stuff. Your health is more important than anything else.

My list was prioritized... just a general list of stuff I need to get done. I *need* my sleep, it's very important. I'm bipolar and if I don't get my sleep, you DO NOT want to be around me the next day.

 

[reveal]

Here's some advice I figured I'd throw out there. At this time, both you and your husband are going to be very stressed; you with work/school/etc. and he with work (new job and all)/family. It's very, VERY important that you and he continue to talk to each other and tell each other how you feel. Keeping it bottled up will help no one. The lines of communication must stay open at this time for everyone's sake.

 

[Xath]

If you need anything, you've still got friends who'll give you all the support you need.

 

[Queen_Dopplepopolis]

Well, last night didn't go quite as planned. I didn't get to the National Archives or to AU's campus, but there were bigger things happening. The Universe was pretty bummed, so I decided that we needed to go snag a bite to eat and relax for a little while together.

After that, I could start on homework... and I did. I got my paper revised and it is looking quite good, if I do say so myself. One of the best papers I've written in my entire college career, as a matter of fact. So, feeling pretty good about that.

Then comes the bad news, I look at my syllabus last night before I go to bed for my thesis class. Guess what? My bibliography is due TODAY, not next Wednesday (and I didn't even freak out!). Got up early this morning to start working on it. It's totally half-ass, but I've got a meeting with the prof today before class begins and so I'll be discussing the issues with her and, hopefully, not getting my butt chewed (too much) for having a lack of primary sources.

My goal now: survive. If I can get my ethics paper done before 1am tomorrow morning, I should be sitting pretty... however; all of this greatly depends on The Universe's grandfather... when he passes, we go home. Luckily, my teachers seem to understand that.

 

[Warrior Poet]

Good luck with everything.

Warrior Poet

 

[sniffles]

It's got to be tough trying to juggle all those priorities and be so far from home. Keep up the good work and remember, we're all rooting for you!! (Us lady gamers have got to stick together!)

 

[Henry]

The Universe's grandfather is really not doing well and we'll probably be making a trip back to South Dakota this weekend for a funeral.

My condolences; I've been through this many times (both my parents & grandparents, and wife's grandparents are all deceased after protracted illnesses), and it's a wrenching thing to go through when life is going full tilt.

...my car won't start.

One of my cars has the exact same problem - the problem may be either in the electrical system from starter to battery and back, or the ignition switch. If I play with the switch multiple times (on/off) and with all devices off such as radio and air, it starts. Just some suggestions for immediate use to avoid a towtruck.

My bibliography is due TODAY, not next Wednesday

Ouch! Glad to hear you took in in stride, though.

If I can get my ethics paper done before 1am tomorrow morning, I should be sitting pretty... however; all of this greatly depends on The Universe's grandfather... when he passes, we go home. Luckily, my teachers seem to understand that.

Fortunately, you have understanding professors, and this may help you in the long term.

Here's to hoping you survive, and that The Universe's grandfather is in no pain, whatever is happening. Take care, guys.

 

[WhimsyTheFae]

Well, it appears as if you have all of the advice that one could hope for (EN World is a great community). It also appears that you are following said advice, which will help you achieve your goals. So, in an effort to help, I will only add this:

If you find that you cannot handle a situation, don't think that you are less of a person because of it. That will only cause you to avoid seeking help and bottling things up. Be sure to ask for help whenever needed (teachers, work associates, boss, husband, etc.). Be sure to admit to yourself and to others when you have taken on too much.

I am in the midst of similar experiences (even down to the car problems) and because I don't want people to think that I am not good enough have become very depressed (very bad thoughts). I don't want to hi-jack your thread with my sob story, but I will say thank you to everyone who has offered advice to Queen_D (she's a sweetheart and really deserves all of the friends that she has), for I will also be using this advice as well.