How do you guys de-stress yourself?!

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  1. Nialla

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    I tend to be more efficient when I'm stressed, so it's when I'm /not/ a little anxios about something that I feel at a loss. xD I'm afraid I can't really help out.

    I do like to just lie on my bed and daydream sometimes though, in between pieces of work and such. It gives me a few moments to collect my thoughts.
     
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    Listen to house music and close my eyes to relax.
     
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    ipod, strimmer and a helluva lot of weeds. I'm not saying that's how you should I'm just saying I do that and I feel better
     
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    Read, take a nap, music, or write.
     
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    If it's a nice day, grab your Ipod and go for a walk. Exercise works really well for lowering stress.

    If stress is a frequent problem for you, I'd look into trying some form of meditation. It's a surprisingly useful thing to learn, and for me at least, has been very helpful for dealing with stress.
     
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    Listening to relaxing music, jogging in the park, or sitting in the middle of the highway...
     
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    video games...if you dont own a console simple flash games work wonders too
     
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    I don't live a stressful life, I take it as it comes. See the way I look at it, Strees, anger, and being upset are all energy that could be used to do something productive or constructive. It took me a LONG time to get myself into that loop, but today, I can admit, yes, I am a very fast moving person, but never stressed, always relaxed.

    But video games, or anything you find good (music, drawing) are all ways to destress over all.
     
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    Music, usually. And long walks. Also, going to clubs/bars/dances helps me de-stress. Dancing/flirting and drinking a bit with friends always takes the stress right out. :slight_smile:
     
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    Theatre! Acting and singing and dancing just lets me escape and be someone else for a while. And then once I'm done with the rehearsal/show [I ALWAYS have one going on] I eat. And eat. And eat.... (!)
     
  13. Nialla

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    Theatre is always something else for me to think about. xD granted, it's fun...but being VP of a big group doesn't leave an awful lot of, 'let's just mess around and have fun' time.

    I always end up being bad cop. :/
     
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    * I remember that life has continued on for everybody for the last 10,000 years or so, and most folks turn out OK.
    * I put the iPod on "classical", plug it into my dock, and take a hot bath in the dark.
    * I listen to new music while reading an old favorite book, or listen to old favorite music while reading a new book.
    * I figure my imagination might need some exercise. So I might try writing a story, or (yes) coming up with a bizarre but hot sexual fantasy. :slight_smile:

    Lex
     
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    when i was younger and stressed out and cared enough about my writing to do it. i would sit under this tree and write from its POV. its weird i know but it reminded me that life goes on. stress wont always be there.
     
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    Music, video games, cigarettes, some alcohol.. you know the usual. :lol:
     
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    Everyone has an escape... Mine is nature...anyday .. !
     
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    Depends on where I am:
    -in my room I clean, it helps feng shui the room for me, and make me less agitated
    -if at home, I visit an animal. Horse, cat, dog, whatever I'm not allergic to
    -play the piano
    -get a nice cup of coffee
    -walk, anywhere and everywhere
    -listen to music that I know every word to and enjoy singing along with it!
     
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    De-stress remedy?

    1. A large cup of chamomile or Japanese Green Tea

    2. A long very hot or very cold shower (your body gets use to the temperature after a couple minutes)

    3. Sleep for as long as I can.
     
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    Punch someone........



    Ok, stupid joke. lol I listen to my favorite songs, cry a bit, then hang out with someone that I love and I know that will make me smile.