how do you cope up with stress?
By maryannemax
@maryannemax (12156)
Sweden
December 11, 2006 10:03pm CST
i don't really wanna be stressed. i avoid it for as long as i can. because studies say it destroys your cells thus making you look old. hehehe.
well, what i do when i'm in so much stress is that, i take in lots of water, i take my regular anti stress vitamins, i take lots of fruits and i try to have 8 hours of sleep per day. my system is working for me...
10 responses
@humuta_ui (14)
• Philippines
12 Dec 06
Good that it works for you dude.
I am no advocate of medicines (i.e. pain relievers, stress relievers) I believe in the power of the body to heal itself with the right type of motivation and conditioning.
I recently read at wikipedia that there are two types of stress. If you're experiencing stress but it enhances your bodily functions (mental and physical), this is called 'good' stress. The other kind of stress is when it is excess and leads to a need for resolution, anxiety and depression.
here's the link if you want to know more.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stress_(medicine)
@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
12 Dec 06
thanks!!! you've given me good thoughts on it. well, i am a pharmacist and i do take my anti stress vitamins everyday before going to bed. but i do believe that it's better to allow the body to heal itself as you say. i'm not just used to it.
@the_dutchess (2610)
• Philippines
12 Dec 06
i listen to my favorite songs. i think it's an effective therapy for me to put away all of my stress. i even sing even if it's out of tune! lol! i relax, lay back, and have some sleep. sleep is very important for our body to recharge so be assured that you have enough sleep in a day. the use or aromatherapy can also help relieve stress^^
@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
12 Dec 06
music soothes the soul. it helps a lot, too. and yes... we love to sing even if we really can't sing. hehe. but it's one way to alleviate stress... and i haven't tried aromatherapy yet. i hope i will one day.
@axe_effect (799)
• Philippines
12 Dec 06
drink a lot of water, eat a lot, and sleep a lot. after that intense workout and the stress is gone.
@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
12 Dec 06
more or less, we have the same system. it really works. then, wake up the following day with a smile because you'll know that you'll meet stress again at work. hehe.
@saiwailaozei (363)
•
8 Dec 07
i will do some sorts just like palying basketball, running,climbe,etc.i think such a way not only can relax yourself but also make you become more healthy.
i hope my idea can help you , happy posting!
@bubuth (1815)
• Philippines
21 Nov 12
Most of the time my stress is coming from being alone here at home when my other family member is busy in their school and work. So I release my stress by biking until I reach my cousin's house. I will stay there until afternoon and after having chat time with my cousins in other village I will go back to home and prepare dinner for my family. Sometimes I also drink lot of water and take some chocolate because I heard that chocolate can increase our happy hormones. 
@NancyLobo (680)
• India
23 Jan 07
If I am stressed I listen to some good music, or watch a favorite TV show or go shopping which helps me to relieve my stress or sometimes I go for a long drive,it helps, always a change of environment is good.
@shiela15 (286)
• Australia
25 Jan 07
I played arcade games to lessen my stress. I go to sleep, eat ice cream, tour my place riding my motorbike. During before I was in province, when I'm home from school, I go out back having joyride. I love the rush of the wind. I went to my bestfriend's house and we'd stay on the seaside eating ice cream while watching the sea and conversate with each other. I'm enjoying my friend's company. I took only 1 hour so that I'll be able to review my lessons for tomorrow's exam. Then when I'm home, I don't feel that studying is a stress anymore.
