I am finding myself increasingly stressed at work. I am lucky to have a secure job, but working in the Public Hospital System has its own set of unique stressors. If I divulge them here my job will no longer be secure.
I indicated to another (senior) doctor that I was frustrated with some aspect of management. He said “go home and have a stiff drink”, jokingly. I said “that’s not healthy”, especially when it becomes a habit.
I realised on the way home that most of my stress management involves some form of caloric intake – a choccy, a nice meal, a glass or two of wine. My stress relief coincides with dinner time.
So I went home, got hubby to give me a back rub (I have a sore back) and the dog was in the room and I gave her a nice pat and had a laugh at her antics.
Talkin ’bout my generation is on also, always good for a laugh.
And, of course, this blog.
I am feeling better already. Home made fish n chips for dinner.
Having a massage on thurs for my sore back. Having a haircut tomorrow. Aaaaahhhhhhh.
Demons, dancing, doctorates, debauchery. 
I hear you about stress relief having a calorie count. Isn’t it funny that we all know a run is a great way to de-stress – it’s just so hard to tell your body that when it’s wanting chocolate…
Hope it gets better soon!
Don’t discount the stiff drink though, it is still one of the best and can easily be done in conjunction with any of the others!