Oh I know what you mean about stress. I went to the eye doctor today and got bad news again. I have glaucoma and my levels are way above normal. I have to have laser eye surgery on the 26th. I have had it before and frankly I would rather have my toe nails ripped out. It is the worst thing to go through, the worst. However if it saves my eyesight that is what I do. So today was a hard, bad day for me. How did I relieve the stress. Well I told myself how lucky I was to have such wonderful friends, three healthy sometimes annoying children, precious pets, a warm home and I wasn't dying. I grabbed a bag of popcorn and sat down and read a good book. Sometimes I take a bath with a bag of chocolate and a book and a glass of wine or some kind of drink with fruit and vodka. I like to joke that I will drink anything with an umbrella. Good luck to you and remember, this to shall pass. Congrats on working on your masters. You have already done so much postive in your life. Be proud, be strong, the best is yet to come.