So it is the week before finals for me and I am super stressed. I just found out that my aid for summer is being slashed and I am about $1800 short for the summer. Between this and finals I stress ate two Cookies and now feel like crap.

I knew I wasn't really hungry and still did it! I feel gross and bloated now. I never have a bad reaction really, I just feel icky. I know Hamilton doesn't like sugar and I have no idea why I just shoved those in my mouth. I feel ashamed a bit.

How do you guys manage with stress?

And don't you dare say, "Working out" I don't have time to! I feel bad even posting this when I should be studying Thucydides for my Greek Military Strategy class. I mean quick things to help take the edge off of the impending doom feeling.

I write or do something for my self. Find a hobby. Sounds corny, but stress eating is what got me here today. If i dont tame my stress eating beast I think I would be a failure at this.

Best of luck

If it is available to you, hugs and kisses! Seriously, physical contact releases calming chemicals into the bloodstream and a good hug, platonic or otherwise, or some nice kissing really helps! And even if there are no candidates around for either of these, hug a teddybear or put a few drops of essential oils on a hot wet washcloth and press it to your face as you inhale slowly. =)

Thanks for the suggestions. I ended up doing what I said I didn't want to and worked out for about 20 mins, it did help a lot.