Stress relief

amandapratt
amandapratt Posts: 177 Member
edited September 27 in Motivation and Support
Does anyone have any recommendations for stress relief? I find that going to the gym is good to exhaust myself physically but my brain keeps working and thinking about whatever it is that's stressing me out. Any suggestions are appreciated :smile:

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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    No caffeine

    No sugar

    Eat every three hours

    Exercise

    (wait.....where have I heard this before?)

    Be In This Moment.

    If you are living one half second in the future or one half second in the past, you are living in illusion: and illusion is the province of fear.

    Breathe.
  • SimplyFreckled
    SimplyFreckled Posts: 444 Member
    SEX
  • sdirbder
    sdirbder Posts: 159 Member
    Write in a journal or draw a picture. Do some thing to get what ever you are thinking about out of your head?
  • karensoxfan
    karensoxfan Posts: 902 Member
    I've never found ANY stress relief in exercising until I started running/jogging. Outside. Without headphones.

    There's something very relaxing & refreshing about being outdoors, and even if your mind still races with stress, the endorphins, fresh air, and heart pumping all work together IMO to give you more energy & calm to tackle your sources of stress, and more clarity to approach your stress rationally, so it doesn't completely overwhelm you.
  • TheNewLK
    TheNewLK Posts: 933 Member
    SEX

    Yep.....best kind there is
  • DancingYogini
    DancingYogini Posts: 377
    Yoga :smile: I am prone to panic attacks and insomnia...and they have almost gone away since I started doing yoga. I also was able to get on a plane and fly without meds 2 weeks ago....and I haven't done that in 20 years!!

    Oh, and sex too :tongue:
  • T_R_A_V
    T_R_A_V Posts: 1,629 Member
    SEX

    Can I get an AMEN FROM THE CONGREGATION!
  • Miss_Chievous_wechange
    Miss_Chievous_wechange Posts: 1,230 Member
    SEX


    What she said.
  • SimplyFreckled
    SimplyFreckled Posts: 444 Member
    AMEN

    But...OK Ok Maybe I should explain that a lttle bit more, just incase that is confusing.....

    Not JUST sex...

    BUT raw animal hair pulling kind. just sayin...
  • Ashalahn_LMT
    Ashalahn_LMT Posts: 342 Member
    Get a massage (granted I am biased towards them).
    Yoga is a good choice as well.
  • C_Bran
    C_Bran Posts: 254
    AMEN

    But...OK Ok Maybe I should explain that a lttle bit more, just incase that is confusing.....

    Not JUST sex...

    BUT raw animal hair pulling kind. just sayin...

    That'll do it!!!
  • TheNewLK
    TheNewLK Posts: 933 Member
    AMEN

    But...OK Ok Maybe I should explain that a lttle bit more, just incase that is confusing.....

    Not JUST sex...

    BUT raw animal hair pulling kind. just sayin...

    Screaming until you can not take anymore.....Where your on fire sex ...
  • sassylilmama
    sassylilmama Posts: 1,493 Member
    AMEN!!

    But really something that helps me is my favorite music.
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    Whew - is it getting warm in here? LOL!

    When I have things in my head that just won't go away, I journal my thoughts and/or completely distract myself with a silly movie or a really good book.
  • rgoodearl
    rgoodearl Posts: 360 Member
    AMEN !!!! Stress relief and a little extra cardio :wink:
  • C_Bran
    C_Bran Posts: 254
    For me it's a walk around the neighborhood with some classical music.
  • Thomasm198
    Thomasm198 Posts: 3,189 Member
    AMEN

    But...OK Ok Maybe I should explain that a lttle bit more, just incase that is confusing.....

    Not JUST sex...

    BUT raw animal hair pulling kind. just sayin...

    Screaming until you can not take anymore.....Where your on fire sex ...
    notworthy.gif
  • jmruef
    jmruef Posts: 824 Member
    Does anyone have any recommendations for stress relief? I find that going to the gym is good to exhaust myself physically but my brain keeps working and thinking about whatever it is that's stressing me out. Any suggestions are appreciated :smile:

    Do you crochet / knit at all? These are mindless for some people but not me - I have to keep counting stiches to make sure they add up correctly at the end of every row! Plus, it keeps my hands occupied so I can't use them to snack (which I tend to do when I'm stressed.)
  • jrp31
    jrp31 Posts: 47 Member
    Try breathing differently. Pioneer Woman just had an article written by her mother on this:

    http://thepioneerwoman.com/homeandgarden/2011/05/stress-reduction-101/

    It won't turn your brain off, but it might help you get through it a bit easier. Also I pray. A LOT!
  • slieber
    slieber Posts: 765 Member
    Creative, positive visualization. I also use ignatia amara (homeopathic remedy) which helps immensely.
  • BigBeaver
    BigBeaver Posts: 858 Member
    AMEN

    But...OK Ok Maybe I should explain that a lttle bit more, just incase that is confusing.....

    Not JUST sex...

    BUT raw animal hair pulling kind. just sayin...

    Screaming until you can not take anymore.....Where your on fire sex ...


    Yeah, these girls got it right.
  • amandapratt
    amandapratt Posts: 177 Member
    Thanks for the tips everyone! It looks like sex is the generally preferred method of stress relief :laugh:
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