How do you deal with stress?
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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 -
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
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