Here's a really good TED Talk about stress. Usually videos about stress make me even more stressed and anxious, but this video is definitely worth the 15 minutes it takes to watch! Make sure to watch until the very end.
http://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend.html
I'm new to the grad cafe, and stumbled upon this thread by accident. I've read the whole thing from start to finish, and would REALLY like to know what has happened since your last post. Thanks!