I did scream my heart out........How did you release your tension recently?
By mimpi
@mimpi1911 (25464)
India
October 10, 2008 2:33am CST
My friend here recommended this therapy and after a long wait I really could manage it. I went for a long drive downtown where the paddy fields are not yet extinct and some beautiful white flowers (kaash) which still create magic at this time of the year.
And guess what, I screamed like never before and trust me, it did make me feel on the top of the world. No hangovers, no inhibition only me standing there amidst greens for miles and screaming, letting go the frustrations, feeling much liberated. It felt amazing!
I did that after all! So you guys, share your unique ways to let go the tension and relieving the baggage of your life?
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PS: Thanks James. I do feel ten feet taller now!! [/i]
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
10 Oct 08
You did it!!!!!!!!!!! This is fantastic. Believe it or not but I have goosebumps on my arms just now thinking about you doing this. (Seriously!) I know this has done wonders for me personally and I was so eager to hear how it went for someone else; and to hear that you took the plunge AND came out the other side liberated has made my day mimpi! Anyone that ever reads this discussion, I HIGHLY recommend that you do the same at least once in your life. Stand tall, stand proud and SCREAM at the world! They don't have to be any words in particular; just let it all out! Good for you mimpi, I know I have said it already but this is fantastic!
@pinkytabor (818)
• Philippines
10 Oct 08
So you were the "shrink" who recommended this to mimpi? Well done, there James. I have done this too but a very long time ago. It sure helped a lot. It made me feel like new, ready to be "re-filled" again like a new wineskin.
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
10 Oct 08
Hi pinky
James, the shrink, is amazing! Couldn't have been a better way to let go my poisons. Hahaha. He is yet to be paid though.
James, your consultation charges awaits.
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@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
10 Oct 08
James
(seriously) thank you. It was out of the world! I did try to become more adventurous and tried to sing as well but going by your advice, restrained myself. The nature does need its sanity after all!
And James, the honey tea is on the process of making...hope that would take care of my throat.
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@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
13 Oct 08
I know what you mean. The inner peace can only achieve through spirituality.
Good luck!
@alokn99 (5717)
• India
10 Oct 08
You really did that ? Any reactions around ? No villagers came chasing you with sticks ?
The last time i did something like that got some security guys in Kashmir wondering if there was a terrorist attack.
That was some time ago though:- The screaming experiment.
Seriously Mimpi, It does feel great to relieve one's tensions and let go once in a while. Can't do that around in a city,so take off once in a while to some of my favourite holiday destinations and relax as much as i can,deep breathing,sleeping, a dip in the sea...
The urge for letting go has been there for sometime now. Let's see how soon and if i come back any taller then.
@alokn99 (5717)
• India
10 Oct 08
I took off for a stroll and found this rather serene and quiet spot overlooking a valley. I though no one was around and let go off a real loud scream. After the echo i heard another shout and it turned out ot be some of these guys on patrol a little below where i stood. With a sheepish grin i waived out to them and scooted from there.
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
10 Oct 08
Oh yes, I did it finally. But let me tell you, it wasn't easy. Even though there wasn't anyone around, it was darn difficult! I couldn't reach a few decibel higher than usual only and only after a few initiations I could do that. But I can better on that. But on the whole, it was fantastic, as James keeps telling me. It felt that I became more true, more liberated. I kept singing all my way back home.
It was one in a lifetime experience for sure.
BTW, what did you do to make the security guys alert?
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@ersmommy1 (12588)
• United States
10 Oct 08
I think I've heard of that. It's primeal something or other. Glad it worked for you. When I get stressed my house generally gets very clean. Everybody wins that way. may have to give the screaming thing a shot.
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@torchablazed (3218)
• Philippines
11 Oct 08
I packed my bag this morning and leaving for a wonderful paradise just across the shore, I went with some couple of friends and decided for a sail. For the next two days, we have an agenda to head on, do some barbeques, stroll the beaches, take some pictures, sleep on the sand, lol, making sand castles and yeah, scream at the top of my lungs, hehehe, like you my friend been through a stressful day these days, need to find ways to relieve tensions and stress. Glad to know too that you found a good remedy for the tensions in this life, at least for some reason we are grateful enough for good friends who are there to counsel and being their when we need something to release on.
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@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
15 Oct 08
Wow!! great! Sounds great fun. You keep enjoying, keep smiling.
@adriantys78 (949)
• Malaysia
12 Oct 08
Hi Mimpi1911, i heard about that method of screaming to release tension before and some of friends do use that method too. According to them, it really helps, the only things to take note is not over do it as later you might need to drink honey water to moisture back the throat. . For me, i will go to garden, park or beach and just sit and relax there. I like the feeling of back to natural. I feel really relax while doing that.
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
13 Oct 08
Yeah dear. I did that and it helped a lot. Walking down the lane or garden is a good way to relax.
Thanks for responding to all my discussions.
@adriantys78 (949)
• Malaysia
13 Oct 08
Hi Mimpi1911, Welcome and it also because your discussion topic is suit me, so i am able to participate all.
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
6 Nov 08
I think everyone has his/her own ways to relieve tension. Walking is good way which works with most.
@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
6 Nov 08
I think screaming is a good way to release tension too, but it's not easy to find a place that you can scream out really loud. Sometimes, I just keep shouting in my room or in the car, it makes me feel good too.
Usually I like to read books, play games or chat with friends to let go the tension. Playing with my pet helps too.
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
6 Nov 08
Those are great ways to relieve tension. Pets are great help as well.
@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
10 Oct 08
hi Mou
Nice and differnt experiement
the place as u r narrating sound very lovely and romantic, i wonder how u manage to scream in this scenairo, i though when u have such outfield ur voice get more low and just a whisper and rather than talking u enjoy sound of breeze, sound of flowrrs and leaves.
Anyway, i do scream but i dont do in such areas, i do it in office if there is some problem.
wish u all the best
take care
@Carolyn63 (1403)
• United States
13 Oct 08
Screaming is a wonderful release. I used to roll up the car windows and scream myself silly on my way home from work. I work with family. At the time, my father in law was the boss. We don't have very much in common. I'm being polite here. Now my husband and I own the place. I don't find it neccessary to scream on a daily basis anymore.
I've also been known to put that energy into cleaning. I would turn the music up loud, Rock of course, and clean like a mad woman, lol. It was productive that way.
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
15 Oct 08
I can relate to this. Cleaning is a good way channelise the negative energy. It really helps.
@msedge (4011)
• United States
6 Jan 09
I could imagine how easy it get rid of your tension.I haven't done that but i know it helps.I usually go to the beach and spend a night there whenever i want to unwind.It makes me feel better that way.I love to watch the calm and quiet ocean at night.It gives me peace and relief.
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
9 Jan 09
We all have to find out our own ways to let go and I am glad that you have found yours.
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
10 Oct 08
Hi pehpot,
I agree totally with Pinky and trust me it worked for me. I tried that as well. I even tried to dance wild with foot tapping music like loony (even with two left feet). Its indeed therapeutic - stress reliever and weight reducer, both actually.
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@pinkytabor (818)
• Philippines
10 Oct 08
Pehpot, try using a pillow by covering your face and then, just scream your heart out. You can also imagine yourself being someplace peaceful and quiet while doing This. And loud, good music of your choice may help as you do this. Or just use headphones, close your eyes and cover your mouth with a pillow, and scream. What Mimpi had said about this being therapeutic is really effective.
@Roseo8 (2947)
• India
10 Oct 08
Hi Mimpi, Yes I am told screaming is a very good way of releasing tension.But I must say you are really lucky that you got an opportunity to go to no man's land and scream your heart out.But I have never had an opportunity do try this out,though I have always wanted too,a hundred times.The reason is,living in the heart of a crowded city,its not easy to find a place where you can do what you did ,alone and get away with it,scot free.
When ever I am tensed up or angry,I just turn on some soothing music,then take a duster,and get to work on all the furniture and rooms in my house....Since I am angry/tensed up, I am able to rub with extra energy........And in no time,I am able to calm down,and the sight of a sparkling house is an added bonus.......ha..ha...Oh sometimes I even go to the car shed,take the hose,and throughly clean up my car too....Its infact killing two birds with one stone!!
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
10 Oct 08
Rose
that's understandable. Initially even I was harping on these factors only to find out that the urge is the best motivator and I did it finally. You know what, you don't have go anywhere, you can sing out your lungs and dance like crazy , of course shutting yourself off fro others. That works wonders as well.
Happy living.
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@cestfeifei (25)
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12 Oct 08
It doesn't work for me...Doing the chore makes me feel even more depressed, and thus adds up the tension. Eating turns out to be an effective way to release my tension, and I would let myself enjoy freely those I would never buy at ordinary times, as they are expensive or contain too much calorie. Shouting is great relaxation too, but please do go find a venue where nobody could hear you, or you might be taken as psycho...
@derek_a (10874)
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11 Oct 08
Screaming is a great release from stress and as therapist I used to run groups in which we would have a "screaming session". It was based on Primal Scream Therapy, but was greatly modified because we were usually in a building in the middle of the city.
If I am feeling stressed now, I tend to exercise hard. I stay in touch with my tensions, be it anger, frustration or whatever, and visualise it getting released through my exertion. That works pretty well too. You can't really stand in the street or a park in the city and just scream - correction, you can, but are likely to get arrested! LOL
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
11 Oct 08
LOL...
That makes much sense derek. Its difficult indeed specially with the kind of life we lead nowadays. Exercise indeed releases a lot of those pent up tensions. And I can relate to you with this one. When I skip and sweat out It feels so good. Even though I have never tried this as a therapy and during the times I am really upset. But it sure will work for me.
Thanks.
@applefreak (3130)
• Singapore
12 Oct 08
that is a really good way of releasing tension. i believe the long drive did help too. when i'm feeling stressed out, nothing helps better than a long drive. i don't really have a destination in mind. the motion of driving just helps let me relax and stop thinking about things. also, to finally have full control over something helps a lot. there are simply too many things we have no control over in life. cheers ;p
@BYOLA2871 (4371)
• South Africa
11 Oct 08
whenever i have frustrations or streess my own therapy is to go to places that are quiet and where am not well know with my ipod inmy hand with nice gospel songs i just close my eyes and think things out and llet my heart reach out to God
@gitfiddleplayer (10362)
• United States
11 Oct 08
I think I heard you yelling, just kidding. You have to get rid of stress, yelling is good, it works and sometimes its all you can do to let people know that you're about to explode. There are art projects you can do, maybe you have a talent that you can sink your tension into. Glad to know you're right with the world again.
@kittenmc (464)
• United States
12 Oct 08
A Long Walk in the woods. I don't get to do that much because I live in the city part of our town and it's not always easy getting away. But when I do, it makes me feel so much better and clears my head.
I do tell my little girl to go out side and scream when her brothers get on her nerves. It use to help me when I was younger, but now just getting away and back to nature for a few hours help the most.
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
13 Oct 08
This is indeed very refreshing and a solitary stroll down the greens would most certainly be a great way to relax and let go.
Thanks for sharing this.