How do you lower your stress?

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  • Naturebeckles
    Naturebeckles Posts: 44
    I too had to find ways to lower my stress because the last three years pretty much put me in chronic stress and kept my cortisol levels raised. I meditate listening to all kinds of music for a few minutes a day. And I always take at least a few minutes out of my day for ME time. I can't survive without some me time! Exercise is awesome too. I might be pumping up the adrenaline during a workout but it's a much healthier release vs. the chronic all the time crap I didn't realize I had gotten used too. Good luck!
  • choijanro
    choijanro Posts: 754 Member
    By sleeping & doing cardio

    And watch anime,read manga,watch movies,singing &or playing PS3,PC & PSP games hehe
  • leadiax3
    leadiax3 Posts: 534 Member
    I recommend going to you tube and doing a yoga or pop pilates segment. They are usually 8 to 10 minutes long and will refocus your energy. If im too tired i just telll the family i need a timeout for 5 to 10 minutes OR i tell them im going to close my eyes until i calm down.
  • PheonixRizing
    PheonixRizing Posts: 131 Member
    I exercise. I find Shaun T's hip hop abs works wonders for me in the last day or so for me. Shaun T will have you cracking up in no time, for real. Also a nap or what I like to call " A life pause" always works wonders. It's hard sometimes and if you really need to eat something I would suggest some fruit or a veggie.
  • healthyKYgirl
    healthyKYgirl Posts: 272 Member
    Bump for later...
  • SkinnyMsFitness
    SkinnyMsFitness Posts: 389 Member
    I am just wanting some ideas from those who have lost weight or are in the process of losing weight on how you relieve stress. Being someone who has always turned to food when stress gets high, I am trying to put a stop to that and think of other things. I tend to always be running around like a headless chicken with a young child, working crazy hours and being a student things get stressful!!!! I'd love to hear what you have to offer. Thanks

    Hey!! I've lost damn near 50 and I live with an anxiety disorder (or a few....). Anyways, I deal with stress 24/7!!! The BEST remedy is exercise! Consistent exercise! I got into the habit of working out 5 days a week a few months ago. Now, I realize I feel really anxious on attempted rest days, so I have none - I've been walking/mowing the lawn 7 days a week. Just be active 30 mins/day 7 days/week and you'd be surprised how less stressful you feel!

    Since diagnosis in 2008, I finally, truly, feel happy!! It's been a nightmare that last 5 yrs!!! Good luck!!
  • Determination29
    Determination29 Posts: 43
    Thank you everyone for your input. I tried a mediatation and yoga and felt really calm after
  • Bernadette60614
    Bernadette60614 Posts: 707 Member
    I stop.

    I just stop everything.

    And, then I just wait.

    If I can just stop myself and be "still" for 5 to 15 minutes it makes me "reboot".

    It doesn't require going to a class or even moving, just stopping.
  • daltem
    daltem Posts: 138 Member
    I agree- Walking helps a great deal!
  • daltem
    daltem Posts: 138 Member
    I agree- Walking helps a great deal!



    And for me..... prayer while I walk.
  • stephaniemejia1671
    stephaniemejia1671 Posts: 482 Member
    Yoga really helps. Mind, body and silence : )

    This. I also take spinning classes, but I enjoy the yoga for the glorious silence.
  • Hlasweet
    Hlasweet Posts: 51 Member
    Yoga and meditation! Sometimes just writing in my journal helps!!!
  • Determination29
    Determination29 Posts: 43
    I agree- Walking helps a great deal!



    And for me..... prayer while I walk.



    I'm definitely going to implement this one!
  • anupama1234
    anupama1234 Posts: 10
    welcome ....enjoy exercising n luv yourself

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