Best Way To Deal With Stress?

@tater03 (1765)
United States
April 26, 2007 1:02pm CST
How do you all deal with just the stress of everyday living. Some days I find harder than others and when that happens I just cannot seem to keep my mind from going over and over the day. I have a very bad problem with dealing with stress. What do you all find helps you when you are having a very stressful day? Thanks
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• Philippines
26 Apr 07
i usually play with my dogs, during night time i usually climb to my rooftop stay there for the rest of the night watchin the stars .. try it yourself :)
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@tater03 (1765)
• United States
26 Apr 07
I would break my neck if I climbed onto my roof. Does sound like it would be relaxing though.
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• Philippines
26 Apr 07
haha it depends on the kind of roof that you have.. lol be sure that's it safe or else youll end up six feet under ;p
@Dana5881 (609)
• United States
26 Apr 07
There isn't a best way to deal with stress as we are all different and react differently to stress but there are some things you can try: *Deep breathing and relaxing your muscles when you feel stressed *Don't dwell on things you can change that are causing you stress *Talk about it with someone *Eat well balanced meals throughout the day and take vitamins and drink plenty of water *Get a good night sleep every day. *Exercise or do yoga. Ignore the small things
@tater03 (1765)
• United States
26 Apr 07
Thank you, I will definently have to try some of these things you suggested. I do need to get more exercising in.
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• Malaysia
27 Apr 07
In dealing with stress... i will turn to my cats. Certain studies had stated that pet can reduce your stress. Yeah... it apply to me very well. Here, she is... grooming herself beside me... :) I will listen to ballad or instrumental like Kenny G or Mozart... and reading books or magazines..
@tater03 (1765)
• United States
27 Apr 07
Thanks for the suggestions. Now reading is one of my favorite things to do. Time to get some good books now.
@collstarx (1177)
• Indonesia
26 Apr 07
Best way to deal with stress is sleep, we can forget everything when we are sleep. Best regards
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@tater03 (1765)
• United States
26 Apr 07
I would agree with you on this but I am not a very big sleeper. And alot of times when I am stressed I have trouble actually falling asleep.
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@lightningMD (5931)
• United States
26 Apr 07
I do that same thing replay the day in my head. Or I worry about the next day. I usually take a nice warm bath and I tell myself to just let today go and pray for a better tomorrow. I keep telling myself not to sweat the small stuff,and to only worry about the things I can do something about. It's a slow process but i think it is working.
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@tater03 (1765)
• United States
26 Apr 07
Thank you, I have found that a warm bath can do wonders. Now if I could just keep the boys away from the door.
@Hobbz05 (84)
• Canada
27 Apr 07
I find if i'm really stressed out i will smoke alot to calm myself down or i'll work out and get all the anger out!
@tater03 (1765)
• United States
27 Apr 07
I to smoke more when I am stressed. thanks
@stacyv81 (5903)
• United States
1 Jul 07
well, I know this will sound weird, but go into a room, alone, grab a pillow put it over your head and scream your heart out. This relieves a lot of tension! =) Although you may look silly, which is why I suggest being alone! =)
• Singapore
10 Jun 07
Hi! Have you tried meditating? There are many forms of meditation and you can just choose one that helps. I find that it does help you to de-stress a bit. ;-)
• Canada
26 Apr 07
For me I find the best way of dealing with stress is to get a good run in. Or a good workout. Physical activity is so stress relieving. I always feel replenished afterwards. Plus if I have a problem that is weighing on my mind a good long run always gives you plenty of time to think!
@tater03 (1765)
• United States
26 Apr 07
I like that idea. Just wish it would get warmer here so I could try it. Don't do to well with the cold.
@vjr_1979 (132)
• Romania
26 Apr 07
In my case a quick run in the mountains can do wonders; I take the train and in 2 or 3 hours I am there, it depends of the train. I return a diffrent person. A change of scenery is always welcome; these days I am not in a good mood, every day I do the same things, see the same persons at work and this town(Bucharest) gets on my nerves.
@tater03 (1765)
• United States
27 Apr 07
I hear you on everyday being the same. Thanks
@jolenegreen (1209)
• United States
31 May 07
I tend to sleep it away. If I am having a bad day or cry all day or just plain ol' feellike CRAP. If I sleep....I feel much better when I wake up