New coping strategies

[Monica S 1]

Crystal, have you tried yoga? I think you'd enjoy it.

Are you all able to do yoga? My port hurts a lot when I stretch in certain positions. Will this go away, or should I say goodbye to yoga?

[HarleyNana 10]

LEAVE THE HOUSE! I've found when I stay home for a day I eat far more junk than I would if I was out and about.

[vinesqueen 2]

Thanks for the ideas everyone.

Baths are no good, since I just stew in my own juices. I just don't find them relaxing. Maybe if I lost weight I wouldn't feel this way. Maybe I just need to get some battle ships. I dunno.

I've only had trouble with the Sun Salutation, but that was because it actually put pressure on my band and not the port.

[Jill_S 1]

I read, or I write.

I light a candle and stare at the flame until I can find a good thought.

I cry. Seriously. Crying helps. Crying has gotten a bad rap through the years. You need a release when you're stressed. It's either cry, or...uh...well, you all know another kind of release.

[Marimaru 7]

Yes, crying can be good. Unfortunately I usually get a headache after a good cry, but once that goes away, I usually feel better.