I am a kindergaten teacher. When I am stressed, I overeat. Work helps me with stress. I am intrigued by fashion but shopping helps me. Thinking of living without attachment makes me stressed.
I plan in a band. I play calm music and bit of a buddhist. I use music to help me calm. I am simple and not much of a shopper.
I've been doing some more research about living in the moment and would like to get your feedback.  I think it's much easier said than done, but through practice everything is attainable! Are you researching for personal reasons? Or for something else? For personal reason, but I don't see how living in the in the moment is feasible, sure its ideal but there are so many stresses from responsibility in life that negate the idea. Try thinking of the reasons that teaching your kindergarten class, or shopping helps to de-stress you, and maybe you can try to apply that to the moments when you're feeling overwhelmed! I tend to overeat as well, but I do it when I'm happy... With teaching it is more of a distraction though. I am more focused on helping the children that my other responsibilities go into the background, but they aren't gone. I still have to face them.  I see. I wish I could help! Is there anyone you can talk to at home? Sure, I have my friends, mother and sister to talk to. Talking only goes so far, I just need a solid plan to tackle my problems.  Talking is a crucial first step! It leads to a support solid team of support. Would you consider therapy?  Therapy is nice, but expensive. Even with insurance there is a co-pay that is just hard to meet when you liove paycheck to paycheck Yes, agreed. I know there are some apps out there that might be a cheaper option? I'm not sure how well they work but maybe that could help! I could look into those. Do you suggest any? I heard talkspace is a good one! Have you heard of it?