How do YOU deal with stress?

[Moos3h]

I'm starting to think I need some better strategies for dealing with stress. I have a VERY pleasant life, amazing wife, wonderful son and a job that I enjoy and which gives me a lot of freedom and variety...however the latter is starting to worry me as I'm getting very stressed with it and there are some physical/mental signs starting to show.

I work in IT and as a result there is massive potential for things going tits up - I plan well and communicate around changes and risk, however I am also my own worst critic and if something blows up that is connected or not, I feel responsible. I'm not massively well supported by the team at times due to resourcing issues so sometimes a little out on a limb.

When these times happen, I start to feel shivery, my heart races and occasionally slightly light headed - I'm thinking it may be some early sings of a panic attack. I'm going to make a doctor's appointment anyways but I'm curious to know how you guys handle stress? I don't feel like my lot in life is something that I should struggle to deal with so am wondering if it's something basic like a vitamin deficiency.

Hope to hear how you guys deal with stress and any strategies/changes you have made!

[Moos3h]

/\ that's a good shout (the stay away from work email). I have been off for a fortnight and snuck a peak at some of my chat feeds (didn't dare look at email) today and already feel fking awful.

[Moos3h]

Some good advice here. Have been contemplating joining the gym as I have a painfully sedantry lifestyle...I suspect that doesn't help things at all.

[Moos3h]

Just wanted to check in on this and say thanks to all for the suggestions and info