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    My husband has diabetes and has got a very stressful working environment. He has started medication but they are not of much help. He gets stress about everything in life. It’s driving me nuts. If any of you have any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks a lot.

    • CommentAuthorC.W
    • CommentTimeAug 10th 2007
     

    Hi, I can only sympathise. I have type 2 and find the rush hour very stressfull.

    My favourite de stressing things are Tai Chi and meditation. Others find yoga very relaxing, although any kind of physical activity is said to aid in the reduction of stress and the added benefit is it helps to keep sugar levels under control too.

    At my place of work we also get regular massage sessions which I find help too. I have a regular 10 minute massage and the therapist tells me that too is helpfull in keeping sugar levels down.

    I'm sure others will have different suggestions, so good luck and watch this space.

    • CommentAuthorDray
    • CommentTimeAug 10th 2007 edited
     

    Encourage him to do something he really wants to do. :cool:

    Us fellas usually get a bee in our bonnet's about stuff. Garden Sheds is a good one.

    Well, aright then, that's probably the bottom of the list. It's all about channelling the energy somewhere.
    Taking on something challenging, but not impossible. Something he's never tried before. You know him
    better than anyone else - think. Ever been to a speedway meet? (frinstance)

    Meanwhile. How about booking a nice romantic meal somewhere and telling him he's going? Seriously?

    • CommentAuthorCaroline W
    • CommentTimeAug 11th 2007 edited
     

    The romantic meal sounds brilliant, some places even have music which can be relaxing if it's a kind you like!

    Thinking about the things men like, my husband de-stresses watching steam train videos. He knows what to do with Thomas the Tank Engine...:confused:

    • CommentAuthorhectorhect
    • CommentTimeAug 13th 2007
     

    [quote=christina_9w]
    I think he should try stress relief patches. They are helpful and available from http://www.theramood.com/. It enhances serotonine levels and has a calming effect leaving you feel calm, relaxed, focused all day. He definitely needs a change in lifestyle and eating habits to cope up with the situation. Better wake him early in morning and encourage him for exercise and meditation. These would really help.

    • CommentAuthorDray
    • CommentTimeAug 13th 2007
     

    I'm sorry I sounded flippant. And hectorhect -you sound like an advert......

    My point is diabetics get a bit sick of any medication - homoeopathic or otherwise. One of the stresses.. I know I do.

    A working bloke needs interests outside work. I'm married. Have been for 21 years. I'm not discounting the ladies in any way.
    But I would strongly suggest, if a fella is driving his missus crazy, he needs to be let out on elastic a bit. It's good to be a
    good husband, father, supporter. But what does he need for stress relief?

    Anyone understand what I'm saying and explain it better?

    • CommentAuthorC.W
    • CommentTimeAug 14th 2007
     

    From a womans point of view, we all need interests of our own out side work and marriage.

    I'm all in favour of a bloke playing sport or making models or collecting stamps or going to steam train rallies or for a drink with his mates. I like my me time where I am doing my own thing and I certainly don't want the old man around when I'm out with the girls!

    Not sure if that is a better explanation, but I hope it sheds some light from a womans perspective...

    p.s. every one should have one night in with the kids and one night with the wif and one night out being grown up individuals! You decide what to do with the other four nights!

    • CommentAuthorDray
    • CommentTimeAug 14th 2007
     

    Thank you C.W. Better put than I did.

    Respect Sis.

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      CommentAuthorLankyman
    • CommentTimeAug 17th 2007
     

    I can only speak for myself - exercise works wonders for me.

    I an sure there is a science based reason - dopamine and endorphins etc

    I take the time out to 'speed' walk a couple of miles every day.

    The problem was getting into the routine - I kept falling into the 'I'm too busy to take the time to walk' trap.
    Eventually I took the view 'sometimes you have to stop chopping down trees and sharpen the axe'

    For me the walk is the axe sharpening, it makes me more relaxed and more efficient - hence it kind of saves me time, if that makes sense, and as a result reduces stress.

    • CommentAuthormehkwr
    • CommentTimeSep 6th 2007
     

    Talking things out with my husband helps. I also have my MP3 player loaded with soft music. I know this will sound "girly" but I love to put on soft music light some candles and take a long hot bubble bath. I also find sitting outside listening to the wind move through the pine trees (I live in the the southern part of the USA) and just meditate. My hubby thought the bubble bath thing was "girly"......until he tried it and saw how relaxing it was!!:wink:

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