A TIME
REMEMBERED

cuss mixed feelings about the wedding," adds
Dr. Komrad. "Everyone has them, and they
are normal. Hiding them is unhealthy and
stress producing."
Nothing is more stress producing than be-
coming obsessed with wedding details. Del-
egate responsibilities and be content with less
than perfection. "It is amazing," continues Dr.
Komrad, "but on your wedding day, you prob-
ably won't even notice details that seemed so
important a few weeks before. In fact, if par-
ents are paying for the wedding, I say relax
and let them give you a party."
He also recommends setting aside time a
few days before the wedding for a personal
retreat Spend some time alone, take a long
walk, visit a place that has special meaning to
you, or have a quiet talk with clergy. "Mar-
riage is a sacred experience, even if you are
getting married at a courthouse."
Other stress reducers include planning as
thoroughly as possible to prevent last-minute
decisions, avoiding late-night parties too close
to the wedding, and keeping a rein on alco-
hol consumption. Perhaps the most impor-
tant advice is to keep your sense of humor.
If, despite the best intentions, stress hits,
there are practical ways to deal with it. Jim
Kasoff, director of the Physical Performance
Institute in Baltimore, has one word of advice:
"Exercise." Activities such as biking, jogging
and even brisk walking are known stress re-
ducers. Your body can feel the effects if you
exercise as little as twenty minutes a day,
three times a week. But don't wait until the
week before the wedding to start the program
and expect to feel results.
If you are feeling hyper, avoid caffeine prod-
ucts, including chocolate, soft drinks and
some over-the-counter medicines. Paula
Brown, biofeedback specialist, suggests eat-
ing foods rich in carbohydrates, such as

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