Can someone give advice on how I can cope with this?

Question

I have this horrible knot in my back that has been there 3 weeks now. I know exactly why it is there -because I am stressed out over money being tight. I also recently incurred a traffic ticket that I don't have the money to pay.

I've tried everything to get rid of this knot: Stretching, sitting up straight, tennis ball to rub it out, and my spouse does NOT give good massages and he's tired of me asking all the time. The knot is painful to the touch anyway because it is so inflammed, so what's the point anymore?

This isn't the first time this has happened, but the first time it has been this severe. It happens when I get really stressed out, and since there is no way to manage the stress over money, I am afraid this knot won't go away until I have money again -which won't be for a LONG time.

Answer 1

maybe some acetaminophen and a warm bath will help. or maybe lying on a heating pad- and i know it sounds ridiculous, but try and relax, we've all been there- matter of fact i'm there with you now-about money problems. it sucks like h**l, but we'll manage as will you guys ;-)