Is TV a stress reliever or stress giver?

For me, tv can be a stress reliever, but of course there should be something good on. The news is indeed one thing that can give stress, but there are shows on tv that are enjoyable and make you able to relax a bit.

hi there averygirl72. i think it really depends on the shows that you watch on tv if it will be a stress reliever to you or contribute more to your daily stress. i watch the news diligently at night to be updated on what has happened throughout the day not just locally in my country but globally as well. although, most of the news is really negative, that is the harsh reality of the world. i just tend to seek out more positive news. i'm really grateful that there are segments in news programs even whole news programs that focus on the good and positive things and events. anyway, as a stress reliever, i also watch my favorite shows like 'grimm' and 'suits' plus if there are movies airing in hbo that i fancy, i tend to allot time to watch these as well. one good stress reliever are the children's shows and cartoons as well as the cooking shows that air in cable tv. i find myself more relaxed after watching these types of shows. cheers and happy mylotting!!!

I rarely watch the news anymore, except maybe to catch the weather. That doesn't mean I don't stay informed. But I can pick and choose what news to read on the internet. I am so tired of all the negativity in the news. So I don't let television be my stress giver. I just let it be my stress reliever. I use it to enjoy sports, comedies, and a good drama now and then.

TV used to be a way to relax but more and more the programs that are aired do not promote relaxation. I do not watch reality TV at all. I think that kind of programing is so stupid. There are a lot of programs that seem to be real popular that I just can't see what the attraction is. And yet it costs more and more to get TV reception.

I think no stress giver or reliver if use limited time but if use excess time then may stress giver. Because watching TV is not bad but spend more time for it is not good.

It is stress giver when i watch real shows..that's why i try don't watch TV much, just some news related to the world, that's all.

I think celebrity news is too much sometimes, it can get us if we let it, and also investigation series, it makes us think so bad how the case can be solve, so for me I only watch TV if when I like to and most of the time I only listen to radios for 80s-90s songs.

I do avoid watching the news sometimes. There are just times when I feel like I can't take another bit of bad news. I do watch the news but when I want to relax, I usually watch stuff that is as unrealistic as possible.

i think it depends on what one watches on tv. i usually watch food channels and travelogues. that would surely destress you. try them.

I stopped watching TV when I started living on my own. I do not really want to hear about negative news over and over again because I can't seem to live a normal life thinking that anytime, those things can happen to innocent people like me. There was even a time when I had nightmares after watching news about a horrible crime. I really do not want that to happen again because that is really terrible I do not even want to sleep again because I fear that I might have a nightmare again. But there are also disadvantages when you don't watch TV or news. There was this time that I've read an article about Pope Benedict's message. I paused for a while and asked myself - Pope who? Who's Pope Benedict? What happened to Pope John Paul II? Imagine my colleague's reaction when I told her that I learned that there's a new pope when in fact, this news was more than a year old already.

I regard TV as a source of information and I can keep in touch with the whole world by watching news. As for other TV programs, I only watch those that i enjoy or from which i can learn something. Therefore I can not say whether it's stress giver or stress reliever and it's completely up to what you choose to watch.

I believe it depends on how you see it and the programs you are watching. Generally, I treat my TV as copanion when I'm alone. It puts me to sleep. I still like cartoon network and some kids stuff, though I'm in my 30s. And also like you, avoiding those current events, though I'm still updated with those through newspapers Thanks

If you are stressed then I don't think TV is going to relieve your stress. Firstly it is not a good source of rest. It will not help you sort out whatever you are stressed about - in fact it will sap your time and leave you less time to do what you need to do which will make you more stressed. That is my opinion anyway.

Yep, TV can be both stress giver and stress reliever. It really depends on what you watch.If you want to be relieved then you must choose programs or shows that are of entertaining and cheerful themes and not those bad news that you watch late at night when you've been tired the whole day.

You cannot blame it on TV programmes if you feel stressed. But always you can choose which programs to watch and which not to. these days too many realty shows are being aired and I have to admit I have got sick of seeing them. They are mixed with so much melodrama that you feel a certain empathy for the participants. Its like you take all the pressure while your participant is ousted and it inturn has a very much negative effect. So better chose the programmes that you want to watch and you would you feel better.

I don't let things I cannot control on the news get me depressed, Of course I feel for the people who die etc but I don't let them destroy my health with worry

Well depends on how you use this and how you accept things that you see on TV. If TV entertains you and makes you life informed one then TV is a stress reliever for you. But if you take everything on TV as a burden and makes your life miserable seeing all those things you watch then it is a stress giver. One can watch TV the whole day and can find himself relieve from stress because he finds what he watch as entertaining. But for some it may be stress giver since he tries to assimilate every feelings that TV may bring him then it can cause him a lot of stress.

It will actually depend on the shows you are watching. Of course if you watch those horrible news all the time chances are you will be stressed instead of getting relaxed. In the same way, if you watch tearjerkers chances are you will end up crying and sad while watching TV. This is the reason why I don't really watch such kind of shows. I prefer educational shows, those that teach about home and gardening improvement or cooking shows and the likes. I'd rather learn while being entertained and relaxed at the same time. If I can't find shows that fit my taste I'd rather just turn the TV off.

i know what you mean. usually i try to avoid news so usually watch things to cheer and calm me down but here lately, ive been watching big brother and i must admit a few times ive just gotten to stressed and nervous but i cant stop till i see who wins this big brother 14!

Hi Avery, kind of worry too to hear what is on the TV it seems that the world capture in a bad side so i just skip watching TV, i only use it to watch DVD I rare to watch TV unless i have got nothing to do