How Do You Deal With Stress?

lukeout007

I've got a lot of crap on my mind right now...just wondering what everyone else does when they are stressed? How do you deal with it?

76tech

run. best thing ever for me.

if not that, anything active. works as a sort of moving meditation - only thing you can think about is what you are doing at that particular moment in time,

mmarcy7

Drinking. Trying to find other, lower calorie things to do. I am an aromatherapist, so I have my anti-stress blends I use when it gets too bad. A long walk or bike ride is good, but usually my stress is caused by being trapped at home with the kids and not able to get out alone.

sktllmdrhmz

Hookers and blow. It's kind of ironic.

Sockimobi

Breathe. Don't hold your breath (you might not realise you're doing it).

Try and see things clearly, how they really are, not how they have been perceived.

Hope you get some let up. I hate stress, I am terrible at handling it (so ignore my post!!)

lukeout007

Hookers and blow. It's kind of ironic.

Problem is much of my stress is financial so this makes it even worse...

yoovie

box
run
play
lift heavy things
lots of sex
making big decisions
moving across country
rock shows
mind altering substances

ScottyNoHotty

I usually rub one out.

picassoadagio

run. yoga. meditate.

sktllmdrhmz

Hookers and blow. It's kind of ironic.

Problem is much of my stress is financial so this makes it even worse...

That's the irony.

TheRoadDog

I walk. Have a stressful job. I go through all my emails and tasks and then about 10:30 am I go for a walk. About a mile and a half. By the time I get back, I usually have a plan.

Works better than crawling up on a freeway overpass with a sniper rifle.

PittShkr

i dance

jenj1313

Hookers and blow. It's kind of ironic.

Problem is much of my stress is financial so this makes it even worse...

Hmmmm... guess shopping is out too then. That's a big one for me. I also stress eat, which I'm trying to get away from but it sneaks up on me some just the same.

Nap
Run
Ride
Play Frisbee with the dog.
When I'm stressing over money, it usually helps to sit down and take a hard look at things and try to make a plan to make it better.

Good luck.
If those don't work, there are always hookers and blow :-p They won't solve your problems, but you probably won't be able to remember them!

sktllmdrhmz

I usually rub one out.

Isn't that how you deal with anything? :drinker:

still_crafty

*throws feet up on desk*
this is gonna go downhill fast

strawberrie_milk

Video games!

scs143

I run and I dance.

And I drink lots of wine.

Bobby_Clerici

First, I differentiate "stress" from "pressure".
Being under pressure just means that we're pushing ourselves, and that's always good.
Stress is caused by toxic people and situations.
I handle that by cutting such things from my life. I sever poisonous relationships and disengage from situations that are stressful.
Life is too short. Just remember, you are in charge and success is a choice.

Rachel4343

I swim, read or listen to music. Also my bi weekly hour massages help a lot!

thetrishwarp

I nap. Or go to the gym. Or ignore it until the stressful situation goes away.

I am a student, so when I think stress, I think "5 papers due this week". So I literally just bust my butt getting it done, and that's that.

CherokeeBabe

I have a bit of an OCD issues that causes me to pull my hair out when I'm stressed. Needless to say that sucks balls. So I try to find other, non-destructive ways to deal with it. Exercise, moving, typing/writing, reading, hot bath, etc

kelseyhere

I like to spend time with my dog, take her out for a hike or something. Yoga is very relaxing too and helps me calm down. If all else fails, punching bag. I fight it out until I'm too tired to care anymore.

MelissR75

Lots of wine......and sex

PittShkr

dirtbikegirl5

I work out every day and that is how I keep it in check. The family and I ride dirt bikes every weekend. You can't think of anything else but trying to keep yourself from falling. If you don't do anything like that, you could run or ride a bicycle.

I also listen to music and listen or watch comedians. I was listening to George Carlin this morning and I must have looked like a lunatic sitting in traffic, laughing like a nut. But, you know what, I felt great getting out of the car. For music, I like to listen to heavy metal or hard rock. I don't listen to the slow crap. That would make anyone want to put a gun to their head.

I don't know what you have going through your mind: lost love, family issues, medical, work or otherwise, but when I am going through something I don't analyze it, I don't cry about it. I just accept it for what it is. I believe that we go through things for a reason. It is not what we are going through. It is how we learn from it and move on. Whatever you are going through will make you a stronger person. Full speed ahead, my friend.

TK266

working out, reading.

if it is a immediate issue I do some deep breathing till I no longer feel like ripping off some jerk-wads head and spitting down their throat.

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LovelyLifter

i find some deserving soul to throat punch

sammniamii

I load up a RPG and go kill something.... Unfornately it's a sit down hobby, but it works. Kinda wish I had a mini-treadmill for the house so walk while I played

Cliffslosinit

i find some deserving soul to throat punch

YES we have a Winner!!!
Throat punched by a hottie!!

mmuzzatti

Porn.....it does a body good! Still stressed? Drink like there is no tomorrow! No you say? I then go to my old stand by sexting!