How do you relieve stress?
By dxfanatic69
@dxfanatic69 (378)
United States
October 21, 2007 11:12pm CST
Right now I'm fairly stressed out.
A lot of classwork to do and it is Sunday night (late night, as a matter of fact), have to worry about doing an 88-question exam over 250+ pages of material that is due Tuesday, and just stressed out over a lack of money right now, kind of frustrated that I keep asking people for it.
So, I just thought of the question: what do you all do to relieve stress?
Some of my techniques include listening to smooth jazz on the radio, drinking some water, or just plain going to sleep (something I obviously can't do right now due to having to complete homework)
So, what do you do?
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12 responses
@recycledgoth (9894)
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22 Oct 07
I find that having a warm bath with a load of bubbles, candles burning and aromatherapy oils helps me to relax and de-stress. Some quiet music playing in the background and the lights down low and I can feel the tension easing away. give it a try hun, it might help
@dxfanatic69 (378)
• United States
29 Oct 07
But see, lol, it would be somewhat awkward in my bathtub b/c it is next to the toilet (isn't everyone's?) so that wouldn't seem so stress-relieving...nextly, I'm a big guy - 6 foot 2 inches, and the bathtub is standard size...when I try and sit down in it, I'm like a grown-up in kid's pajamas...quiet music and low lights with candles and oils can be a plus though!
@jinjin2007 (6)
• China
22 Oct 07
To me,I often choose to go out for a wallk alone in the campus or in the streets.When I wander,I will forget all the things stressed me.Let them pass.Just walk along the way,sometimes observe the passerby come and go.And soon I will be calm.
@dxfanatic69 (378)
• United States
29 Oct 07
I love walking especially just after it rained or while it is raining lightly...it's so peaceful...and especially all over our campus trails which are surrounded by forests and woods...
@dxfanatic69 (378)
• United States
29 Oct 07
because I'm 6' 2" and not a super-skinny guy...
but really, I actually went in for a free one-hour session at a new local yoga place and it was really good...I actually did feel that I could "breathe deeper" after my session...but I never went back for some reason...
oh, yeah, too expensive!!!
@ryanphil01 (4182)
• Philippines
22 Oct 07
We often find ourselves saying, "I'm so stressed out!" Like many people, such a statement is a part of our everyday lives. Often we don't take the time to relax our bodies and minds, refresh our outlook, and give ourselves much needed time away from the pressures we face on a daily basis. Unfortunately, over time, ignoring the buildup of stress can affect both physical and mental health. Along with draining our energy and decreasing our level of performance, stress can also wear down our bodies, contribute to emotional imbalance, high blood pressure, decreased circulation, headaches, depression, and overall poor general health. Here are a few simple strategies you can bring into your life that can help you free your body and mind from tension as outlined in this link -
http://wv.essortment.com/stressrelievew_oht.htm
1. Breathing
Breathing right can help improve your posture and lung capacity, as well as your peace of mind. The great thing about utilizing breathing techniques to decrease stress is that you can use them anytime throughout your day: at work, in your car, on the phone, even waiting in line at the supermarket. The first step to breathing properly is to become aware of how you breathe. Awareness is always the first step to making a conscious change. Most of us use our lungs sparingly; our breaths are shallow because they're surrounded by tension. To try deep breathing, place your hand on your lower abdomen. When you inhale, concentrate on pushing your hand out with your belly first, then filling up the rest of your lungs so your breath comes in bottom to top. In this way, you are using the full capacity of your lungs. Inhale through your nose and exhale out through your mouth and take long, slow breaths. Even after doing this just ten times consecutively, you should feel your shoulders drop a bit, and your neck extend upward. (Note: if you become light-headed while deep-breathing, switch to your regular breathing pattern and resume deep breathing when the feeling has passed.) If you practice this type of deep breathing just once a day for five or ten minutes, you will soon become so familiar with the technique that you can put it to use anytime without even thinking twice. Soon you'll be going through your day breathing deeply and feeling great.
2. Express Yourself
Pent-up emotions are a hotbed for stress. Granted, throughout the day when you are feeling certain emotions surface like anger or sadness, the environment you're in may not be conducive to expressing them out loud. You wouldn't want to scream at your boss, "HEY! I DO GOOD WORK HERE AND I DESERVE MORE RECOGNITION! WAKE UP!" But, at the end of the day, when you're in your car or in the house by yourself, who's to say that you can't say exactly what you want as loud as you want. Get in a safe space where others won't hear you, and let it all out in a healthy way that won't hurt yourself or others. Scream at the top of your lungs. Hit pillows. Wave your arms around. Cry. When you experience an emotion and don't want to let it out at the exact moment that you're feeling it, give yourself the gift of expressing it later on. It clears your mind and body of emotional residue and will release the tension that accumulates from trying to hold it in.
3. Get Outside
Even if you're not a "nature person", getting outdoors and surrounding yourself with a natural environment is a wonderful way to release built-up tension. It can help put things into perspective and allow you to take a step away from the stresses you're experiencing. Something as simple as sitting and looking at a tree or walking with bare feet on grass is very healthy for your mind and body. It can be relaxing, refreshing, and calming. Often times, it may be just what you need; to take a step out of your "life" and experience the bigness and simplicity of the world you're living in. You are living in a beautiful world; give yourself a moment to experience that beauty and melt some stress away by doing so.
These are just a few ways that I relieve stress in my life. I hope they're helpful to you and that you are soon feeling more relaxed and stress-free. You deserve it!
@dxfanatic69 (378)
• United States
29 Oct 07
I went to the website and read this...
yeah, getting outdoors obviously does help...you have no idea how much I love my perfect spot at my college - a semi-soft worn dirt circle surrounded by grass and also by three HUGE trees...next to a lake/pond with fish always jumping out of the water...perfect
I'm still in the process of learning how to "breathe" - not using my chest but my stomach...apparently it's how the "theatre" people breathe to handle themselves on stage... lol
@braveheart07 (2601)
• Philippines
22 Oct 07
Listening music, sleeping, and eating outside is one of my ways to relieve stress.
Sometimes, I watch funny movies so that my problems will be refreshed with joy and laughter.
Have a nice day and God speed!
@dxfanatic69 (378)
• United States
29 Oct 07
Eating outside?
oh yeah, try eating breakfast in the cool weather on your 2nd floor balcony overlooking the sunrise at 6:00 in the morning...perfect picture...back at our old residence...
I can still go out and do that...just no balcony...no perfect glimpse of sunrise...
@kwenge (2487)
• Kenya
22 Oct 07
If you want to relief stress and continue with exam then the only thing to do is to stand up, stretch abit, go pick a glass of water, take three deeeeeeeeep breaths, wash your face with cold water and go back to your sit and continue doing your exams.you will definately feel refreshed.
@dxfanatic69 (378)
• United States
29 Oct 07
yeah I can see how that would be a quick fix during exams...cold water is a stimulant to the face...stretching...water...breathing...good tip.
@cikedo (3483)
• United States
22 Oct 07
I'm right in the middle of my second year of college and it is stressing me out to my limit. The lectures and homework build up really quickly and I find it hard to cope with it all. There are a few things I do to relieve the stress. Responding here on mylot is one of those stress defusers. I also take a break every 30 minutes from homework to either watch tv, read or stretch. My family also knows how to stress me out to the breaking point. When I get fed up with things around my help and need to get rid of stress I will go for a walk. Exercise helps me release pent up stress and energy.
@prEttyNbluE (299)
• Philippines
22 Oct 07
usually, when im stressed, i go outside to see the trees, the grass and the likes. i really love to see the nature. since you're stressed during that hour, why dont you open your window, watch the moon and the stars (that is if got a pretty nice sky). for me, nature is the best stress reliever. swimming also help me a lot when i'm stressed..one more thing, everytime you're stressed, count the blessings in your life.. :-)
@dxfanatic69 (378)
• United States
29 Oct 07
i enjoy going out and seeing nature...I actually have one spot over at my college where I just love to go and sit at...I'm not that big a swimmer but a good hour or so in the pool is nice...
@vaibhav_hellboy (3)
• India
22 Oct 07
hey
do some yoga ie pranayam i tell u frm my personal experience it is a real stress buster