How do you deal with stress?
Hey everyone! I'm bored and I'm looking for a little conversation. I'm sure some of us know that stress can lead to bad things on this health journey. I'm curious, what do you do to de-stress? 
I like to either paint, play video games, or play with my dogs outside if weather permits.
I like to either paint, play video games, or play with my dogs outside if weather permits.
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a shower always calms me down.
Gets my thoughts together.
That’s my answer to everything
Sad- shower
Manic episode- shower
Wanna feel pretty- shower
I used to run to the shower every time I was about to get in trouble by my parents, and wasn’t ready to deal with them. I took that into my adulthood- saves a lot of arguments with the BF.
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I loose my appetite.
On the + side I can loose pounds every day. 🤷🏼♂️
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a shower always calms me down.
Gets my thoughts together.
That’s my answer to everything
Sad- shower
Manic episode- shower
Wanna feel pretty- shower
I used to run to the shower every time I was about to get in trouble by my parents, and wasn’t ready to deal with them. I took that into my adulthood- saves a lot of arguments with the BF.
I like showers when I want to pamper myself because the products I use smell amazing. For stress, I like soaking in the tub with some bath salts. That's always nice.1 -
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Fidgetbrain wrote: »I just cry lol. And also work on the least taxing things on my to do list because I feel even worse if I’m not productive
You can certainly feel better after a good cry. 1 -
Not well.
Mostly just cry
Any form of escapism really. Food, drink, 🍃, internet.
Back in the day when I was actively working out, I think that was the best way to deal. Can’t be sad if you’re tired.
Been trying to find a hobby. Bought a sewing machine but I wasn’t immediately good at it so it’s collecting dust. 😬3 -
I don't manage well with stress. I should be doing relaxing things like painting but instead I so things like cleaning, organizing, and throwing things out. Plus complaining.
What I find annoying now is that our city is *just* starting to open up, and I'm on a diet! So that means everything is off limits, and I get bored easily too. 🤣😥
At least the gym is finally reopening next Friday too, after 8 months shut down.3 -
I cuss....like a sailor
I listen to the F this meditation on youtube
Wine (not to be confused with whine)
Nap1 -
OpheliaCooter wrote: »Not well.
Mostly just cry
Any form of escapism really. Food, drink, 🍃, internet.
Back in the day when I was actively working out, I think that was the best way to deal. Can’t be sad if you’re tired.
Been trying to find a hobby. Bought a sewing machine but I wasn’t immediately good at it so it’s collecting dust. 😬
You no longer work out as much? What changed?
I used to put puzzles together, but it ended up frustrating me. Too much time, not enough progress. I now like to do paint by numbers. 1 -
I don't manage well with stress. I should be doing relaxing things like painting but instead I so things like cleaning, organizing, and throwing things out. Plus complaining.
What I find annoying now is that our city is *just* starting to open up, and I'm on a diet! So that means everything is off limits, and I get bored easily too. 🤣😥
At least the gym is finally reopening next Friday too, after 8 months shut down.
There's nothing wrong with those options. I like to turn on some loud music and clean too.
Ah, that sucks, but YAY to the gym reopening! 1 -
Instead of eating, I'll chew gum and read. Chew gum and work on jigsaw puzzles. Drink coffee and browse the internet. Drink coffee and read. I'm a terrible emotional eater so always have gum on hand.
I have adult coloring books I should drag out but I get bored easily with those. Losing myself looking up youtube music videos helps sometimes too. Or finding a good movie on amazon prime.
I wish I was the exerciser or cleaner type person when stressed but nope, eating was always my drug of choice. And unfortunately I still fall back on binge-ing when stressed at times.3 -
Instead of eating, I'll chew gum and read. Chew gum and work on jigsaw puzzles. Drink coffee and browse the internet. Drink coffee and read. I'm a terrible emotional eater so always have gum on hand. I have adult coloring books I should drag out but I get bored easily with those. Losing myself looking up youtube music videos helps sometimes too. Or finding a good movie on amazon prime.
I wish I was the exerciser or cleaner type person when stressed but nope, eating was always my drug of choice. And unfortunately I still fall back on binge-ing when stressed at times.
That's a great idea to have gum on hand!
For years, I've been an emotional eater. It's hard and I completely understand where you're coming from.0 -
I channel it into working (even just housework), writing, researching something I need to know, taking online classes (usually computer related), watching DIY vids on something I don't want to do but need to (fixing a faucet, lengthening a skirt).
I'm good about channeling it into using my mind to otherwise occupy myself, but do envy those who can channel it into physical exercise. Stress wears me out & makes me sedentary... I don't have the desire to move, just staying busy.
In times of high stress, it's sleep that takes hold. I need to incorporate physical exercise into my life more in times of stress.1 -
Hey everyone! I'm bored and I'm looking for a little conversation. I'm sure some of us know that stress can lead to bad things on this health journey. I'm curious, what do you do to de-stress?
I like to either paint, play video games, or play with my dogs outside if weather permits.
What games do you play? I like video games as well, going on a walk, taking a bath, I play with horses at my volunteer job1 -
BraydanTaffy wrote: »I channel it into working (even just housework), writing, researching something I need to know, taking online classes (usually computer related), watching DIY vids on something I don't want to do but need to (fixing a faucet, lengthening a skirt).
I'm good about channeling it into using my mind to otherwise occupy myself, but do envy those who can channel it into physical exercise. Stress wears me out & makes me sedentary... I don't have the desire to move, just staying busy.
In times of high stress, it's sleep that takes hold. I need to incorporate physical exercise into my life more in times of stress.
Wow, I wish I could do what you do. Were you always able to channel your stress like that? Or did you have to train your mind to focus?0 -
strangeanimal55 wrote: »Hey everyone! I'm bored and I'm looking for a little conversation. I'm sure some of us know that stress can lead to bad things on this health journey. I'm curious, what do you do to de-stress?
I like to either paint, play video games, or play with my dogs outside if weather permits.
What games do you play? I like video games as well, going on a walk, taking a bath, I play with horses at my volunteer job
So many games. Mainly RPGs like Final Fantasy. Do you use any salts in your bath? I love them.
Horses? Lucky! Do you get to ride them?1 -
strangeanimal55 wrote: »Hey everyone! I'm bored and I'm looking for a little conversation. I'm sure some of us know that stress can lead to bad things on this health journey. I'm curious, what do you do to de-stress?
I like to either paint, play video games, or play with my dogs outside if weather permits.
What games do you play? I like video games as well, going on a walk, taking a bath, I play with horses at my volunteer job
So many games. Mainly RPGs like Final Fantasy. Do you use any salts in your bath? I love them.
Horses? Lucky! Do you get to ride them?
Nice! I use epsom salt or sometimes those scented bath bombs but not always.
I don't ride them. It's a therapeutic riding center for kids with special needs so when I'm there either a child is riding them while I lead or I'm feeding/playing with them. It's good exercise!1 -
strangeanimal55 wrote: »strangeanimal55 wrote: »Hey everyone! I'm bored and I'm looking for a little conversation. I'm sure some of us know that stress can lead to bad things on this health journey. I'm curious, what do you do to de-stress?
I like to either paint, play video games, or play with my dogs outside if weather permits.
What games do you play? I like video games as well, going on a walk, taking a bath, I play with horses at my volunteer job
So many games. Mainly RPGs like Final Fantasy. Do you use any salts in your bath? I love them.
Horses? Lucky! Do you get to ride them?
Nice! I use epsom salt or sometimes those scented bath bombs but not always.
I don't ride them. It's a therapeutic riding center for kids with special needs so when I'm there either a child is riding them while I lead or I'm feeding/playing with them. It's good exercise!
I use a lavender eucalyptus dead sea salt to relax with. I'm not a fan of bath bombs anymore. They always seemed to leave a ring around the tub.
How sweet. I would love to do something like that. 1 -
strangeanimal55 wrote: »strangeanimal55 wrote: »Hey everyone! I'm bored and I'm looking for a little conversation. I'm sure some of us know that stress can lead to bad things on this health journey. I'm curious, what do you do to de-stress?
I like to either paint, play video games, or play with my dogs outside if weather permits.
What games do you play? I like video games as well, going on a walk, taking a bath, I play with horses at my volunteer job
So many games. Mainly RPGs like Final Fantasy. Do you use any salts in your bath? I love them.
Horses? Lucky! Do you get to ride them?
Nice! I use epsom salt or sometimes those scented bath bombs but not always.
I don't ride them. It's a therapeutic riding center for kids with special needs so when I'm there either a child is riding them while I lead or I'm feeding/playing with them. It's good exercise!
I use a lavender eucalyptus dead sea salt to relax with. I'm not a fan of bath bombs anymore. They always seemed to leave a ring around the tub.
How sweet. I would love to do something like that.
I love lavender and eucalyptus! So those two combined would be heavenly1 -
strangeanimal55 wrote: »strangeanimal55 wrote: »strangeanimal55 wrote: »Hey everyone! I'm bored and I'm looking for a little conversation. I'm sure some of us know that stress can lead to bad things on this health journey. I'm curious, what do you do to de-stress?
I like to either paint, play video games, or play with my dogs outside if weather permits.
What games do you play? I like video games as well, going on a walk, taking a bath, I play with horses at my volunteer job
So many games. Mainly RPGs like Final Fantasy. Do you use any salts in your bath? I love them.
Horses? Lucky! Do you get to ride them?
Nice! I use epsom salt or sometimes those scented bath bombs but not always.
I don't ride them. It's a therapeutic riding center for kids with special needs so when I'm there either a child is riding them while I lead or I'm feeding/playing with them. It's good exercise!
I use a lavender eucalyptus dead sea salt to relax with. I'm not a fan of bath bombs anymore. They always seemed to leave a ring around the tub.
How sweet. I would love to do something like that.
I love lavender and eucalyptus! So those two combined would be heavenly
It is! I don't get out of the tub until the water gets cold.
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BraydanTaffy wrote: »I channel it into working (even just housework), writing, researching something I need to know, taking online classes (usually computer related), watching DIY vids on something I don't want to do but need to (fixing a faucet, lengthening a skirt).
I'm good about channeling it into using my mind to otherwise occupy myself, but do envy those who can channel it into physical exercise. Stress wears me out & makes me sedentary... I don't have the desire to move, just staying busy.
In times of high stress, it's sleep that takes hold. I need to incorporate physical exercise into my life more in times of stress.
Wow, I wish I could do what you do. Were you always able to channel your stress like that? Or did you have to train your mind to focus?
It's just my nature, Fammy, but I also grew up in a family where the oldest kids had to work... being the oldest girl, I had the brunt of chores.
But, I'm definitely Type A & don't know how to relax... can't sit still to even watch a movie... I watch movies (or rather listen), while cooking or cleaning. Sitting still feels depressing to me, unless my brain is engaged, like computer programming or writing. I'll walk on the beach, but I could never sit in a beach chair longer than 5-10 min before I have to get up to do something, anything.
My biggest fear is aging to the point where I can't or don't want to be so active anymore. I remember seeing Jack LaLanne walking on the beach in CA at age 80... I want that to be me.
Have a great Sunday!3 -
OpheliaCooter wrote: »Not well.
Mostly just cry
Any form of escapism really. Food, drink, 🍃, internet.
Back in the day when I was actively working out, I think that was the best way to deal. Can’t be sad if you’re tired.
Been trying to find a hobby. Bought a sewing machine but I wasn’t immediately good at it so it’s collecting dust. 😬
You no longer work out as much? What changed?
I used to put puzzles together, but it ended up frustrating me. Too much time, not enough progress. I now like to do paint by numbers.
I got stressed and worn out from work, started skipping the gym until I no longer went. Picked the fork back up. Got addicted to caffein and sugar again. Just never really got back on the horse. All backwards and not helping myself get where I want to be.3 -
strangeanimal55 wrote: »strangeanimal55 wrote: »Hey everyone! I'm bored and I'm looking for a little conversation. I'm sure some of us know that stress can lead to bad things on this health journey. I'm curious, what do you do to de-stress?
I like to either paint, play video games, or play with my dogs outside if weather permits.
What games do you play? I like video games as well, going on a walk, taking a bath, I play with horses at my volunteer job
So many games. Mainly RPGs like Final Fantasy. Do you use any salts in your bath? I love them.
Horses? Lucky! Do you get to ride them?
Nice! I use epsom salt or sometimes those scented bath bombs but not always.
I don't ride them. It's a therapeutic riding center for kids with special needs so when I'm there either a child is riding them while I lead or I'm feeding/playing with them. It's good exercise!
I use a lavender eucalyptus dead sea salt to relax with. I'm not a fan of bath bombs anymore. They always seemed to leave a ring around the tub.
There are some lovely DIY spa recipes you might enjoy, on the below site, From Nature with Love. I also buy their products to make my own moisturizers, clay masks, lip gloss, etc., due to very sensitive, easily-rashy skin... great quality & inexpensive. Haven't had a reaction to anything I've purchased from them, which is extremely rare. They're also a treasure trove for info on ingredients. I used to make all my own soaps (& candles), too... with so much moving around, there's just not enough room for hauling around non-essentials.
Yeah, the ring, that pesky ring... I just deal with it & scrub it off every couple of weeks. Problem is I'm not very strong, so literally have to sit in the tub with a small container & a sponge & scrub sq ft by sq ft. When I used to wear self tanner, which I love, it was quite the chore... a lovely chocolate ring around the tub. I gave up tanner due to the work involved with scrubbing. I guess taking showers might eliminate some of that work, but I must have been a dolphin in a past life... I have to soak in water to feel clean.
https://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/recipe/2 -
@Fammy04 and @BraydanTaffy for that blasted ring, try using Mrs. Meyers lavender scented toilet bowl cleaner. Put it on the ring in your tub, let it soak for about 10 minutes, and it'll wipe away with very minimal scrubbing. Works like a charm! I have hard water too, so this my go to for most of my bathroom cleaning tricks.3
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@Fammy04 and @BraydanTaffy for that blasted ring, try using Mrs. Meyers lavender scented toilet bowl cleaner. Put it on the ring in your tub, let it soak for about 10 minutes, and it'll wipe away with very minimal scrubbing. Works like a charm! I have hard water too, so this my go to for most of my bathroom cleaning tricks.
Oh, I love Dr. Meyers products. I have asthma & they're one of the few lines I can use that doesn't choke me.
That's a wonderful tip... never used their toilet cleaner, but this sounds great.
What does work well is Zote soap... the pink, lovely smelling laundry soap (you can buy it at Dollar Stores & Walmarts). There's minimal scrubbing, too, but well... I need more upper body workouts... I have to sit in the tub to clean it with my chicken-stick arms.
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OpheliaCooter wrote: »OpheliaCooter wrote: »Not well.
Mostly just cry
Any form of escapism really. Food, drink, 🍃, internet.
Back in the day when I was actively working out, I think that was the best way to deal. Can’t be sad if you’re tired.
Been trying to find a hobby. Bought a sewing machine but I wasn’t immediately good at it so it’s collecting dust. 😬
You no longer work out as much? What changed?
I used to put puzzles together, but it ended up frustrating me. Too much time, not enough progress. I now like to do paint by numbers.
I got stressed and worn out from work, started skipping the gym until I no longer went. Picked the fork back up. Got addicted to caffein and sugar again. Just never really got back on the horse. All backwards and not helping myself get where I want to be.
I completely understand. Honestly, my job is a lot of physical work, so I never saw the point in joining a gym. I used to enjoy jogging, but I could never catch a decent breath after even a light run.
Half of me wants to do more for myself, but the other half doesn't want to put in the effort.
At least you're here, talking it out. Maybe you can find some motivation. 1 -
BraydanTaffy wrote: »strangeanimal55 wrote: »strangeanimal55 wrote: »Hey everyone! I'm bored and I'm looking for a little conversation. I'm sure some of us know that stress can lead to bad things on this health journey. I'm curious, what do you do to de-stress?
I like to either paint, play video games, or play with my dogs outside if weather permits.
What games do you play? I like video games as well, going on a walk, taking a bath, I play with horses at my volunteer job
So many games. Mainly RPGs like Final Fantasy. Do you use any salts in your bath? I love them.
Horses? Lucky! Do you get to ride them?
Nice! I use epsom salt or sometimes those scented bath bombs but not always.
I don't ride them. It's a therapeutic riding center for kids with special needs so when I'm there either a child is riding them while I lead or I'm feeding/playing with them. It's good exercise!
I use a lavender eucalyptus dead sea salt to relax with. I'm not a fan of bath bombs anymore. They always seemed to leave a ring around the tub.
There are some lovely DIY spa recipes you might enjoy, on the below site, From Nature with Love. I also buy their products to make my own moisturizers, clay masks, lip gloss, etc., due to very sensitive, easily-rashy skin... great quality & inexpensive. Haven't had a reaction to anything I've purchased from them, which is extremely rare. They're also a treasure trove for info on ingredients. I used to make all my own soaps (& candles), too... with so much moving around, there's just not enough room for hauling around non-essentials.
Yeah, the ring, that pesky ring... I just deal with it & scrub it off every couple of weeks. Problem is I'm not very strong, so literally have to sit in the tub with a small container & a sponge & scrub sq ft by sq ft. When I used to wear self tanner, which I love, it was quite the chore... a lovely chocolate ring around the tub. I gave up tanner due to the work involved with scrubbing. I guess taking showers might eliminate some of that work, but I must have been a dolphin in a past life... I have to soak in water to feel clean.
https://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/recipe/
Thank you. I will definitely take a look at the link. Lately, I've been interested in changing up the products that I use on myself, as well as, around the house.1
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