Simple advice of avoidance: Think of the fire in a fireplace. You can get close to it, you can stare at it. It's in front of you, but it's not burning you. If y

Simple advice of avoidance: Think of the fire in a fireplace. You can get close to it, you can stare at it. It's in front of you, but it's not burning you. If you get in the fireplace, you will instantly burn yourself! Stress is like that. Even if the environment is stressful, catch yourself when you realise its taking you (i.e. the moment you feel a tension inside you). Stop and think. Calm yourself down. You can tell yourself that nothing is as important as your well being - and its true. You can also tell yourself that as long as you feel calm and well, you can always fix the problem - also true. This is my way of avoiding the fire. You do get a few burn marks here and there, of course :)