I think I handle stress pretty well. In the midst of it I go into this 'emotional macgyver-mode' and sort of do what has to be done, using whatever I have available to get through it, with more or less whining around the edges. So though I have had quite a few blows to my equilibrium lately, I was doing all right - slogging through, dealing with the issues I could and setting up meetings with the people who could problem-solve with me. Oh sure, I have been told (repeatedly) that stress causes illness - but I am an active, hearty woman and I don't believe in giving in to that sort of thing.

...well, not until yesterday. ( OH MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS - I DO BELIEVE, NOW. )