Need a stress reliever that doesn't involve ice cream.
AlexisJ330
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So I am so stressed out from medical bills that I have. I'm planning on going for a run this evening with friends, but I need something to do in the mean time because all I want to do right now is eat ice cream.
What (other than exercise) do y'all do to relieve stress?
What (other than exercise) do y'all do to relieve stress?
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Inb4someonesayssex.
Take a bath, read a book, go for a run, stretches, bake.0 -
I don't think I will be any help -- baking tends to be my stress outlet. :ohwell:0
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I was going to say go for a run, but, since you said other than exercise...
Crank up some good music and jam out
Play with my dogs
Have an alcoholic drink
Talk with friends0 -
I play video games, watch Youtube, go on Second Life, read, write, or clean.0
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Church, park, backyard/porch/deck with a beverage, fishing, soothing music, massage, kayaking...0
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eat fruit, knitt, read a book, read success stories, scream, cry, laugh, punch a pillow, hug a cat/dog/child/yourself0
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eat fruit, knitt, read a book, read success stories, scream, cry, laugh, punch a pillow, hug a cat/dog/child/yourself
I'd definitely make sure the cat/dog/child isn't around while you scream, cry, laugh, and punch a pillow. ;-D0 -
rather than ice cream, I have been substituting raspberries with a cut up nectarine, topped with a 1/4 cup of broken up walnuts and almond milk over the top.
also, read, sing and dance around your house, yoga/stretch...0 -
Fruit ninja, Robot Unicorn Attack2, Netflix. Maybe switch to frozen yogurt in the meantime you find something you like?0
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lifting heavy weights works for me0
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Have a cup of tea or coffee, eat something that fits into your goals (I love So Delicious coconut milk "ice cream"), chat with friends,0
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Find something to occupy your time...read a good book, look up new recipes, watch videos of kitties and puppies, play a game on your phone, watch your favorite movie for the 20th time, clean, etc. Oh and drink some water. I know it's no substitute for ice cream but you need to be hydrated or your run anyway and it might help you feel full so you won't want to eat anything.0
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lifting heavy weights works for me
^^^^this. plyo is also really fun if you don't have equipment for lifting,although you can do a lot with heavy stuff around the house in a pinch.0 -
So I am so stressed out from medical bills that I have. I'm planning on going for a run this evening with friends, but I need something to do in the mean time because all I want to do right now is eat ice cream.
What (other than exercise) do y'all do to relieve stress?
Watch funny movies and sleep.0 -
Vodka
And ice cream. :flowerforyou:0 -
I box.
I go to the shooting range.
I play fps games and grief people.0 -
Watch trashy television, read a book/magazine, take a leisurely stroll, watch a movie, play a game, call a friend just to chat.0
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Earlier I was feeling a bit crappy. I just took a nice walk by the river then I sat down and I read some Tom Robbins. I feel much better now.0
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Go play Team Fortress 2. Be the Demo Man. Launch yourself around with your stickybomb gun and blast other players.0
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Break out a mat on the floor and start doing planks!0
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running, running with music, running in the woods :-)0
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Bump!0
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You should learn to meditate. It can be done nearly anywhere, and it is meant to slow your thoughts (Everything that is stress is bred through your thoughts).0
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I'll take a nap. Or a bubble bath. Or a long walk. Writing out my goals also helps. And for the times I need to actually get out of the house, I'll go out driving in search of a good iced tea (helps with cravings for cold treats).0
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Try putting your hands somewhere that makes eating difficult, impossible or gross. Sewing/Knitting/Crochet, a bath or the easiest: go outside and start doing something in the dirt. Pulling weeds, scooping dog poop, gardening...Just stand up, walk outside and START before your brain has time to direct your otherwise. I detest gardening, but if a sudden craving comes up that I'm not willing to succumb to, I'll literally walk outside and pull the first weed I see. I tell myself "pull 20 weeds then you can stop." I never do and one thing leads to another and my hands are filthy soon enough. As am I usually. Then I need to shower, change, etc...a good hour or two can pass easily.
If you don't access to a yard, just go outside and walk, put yourself out of harm's way, so to speak.0 -
Thank you for all your replies. Everything is very helpful.0
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eat fruit, knitt, read a book, read success stories, scream, cry, laugh, punch a pillow, hug a cat/dog/child/yourself
I'd definitely make sure the cat/dog/child isn't around while you scream, cry, laugh, and punch a pillow. ;-D
Gotta love your fur babies!0 -
is there such a thing?0
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