drink some beer..and get on answerbag..lol

Sex

Exercise and Answerbag.

Other than AB, I go out and hango out on the roof an old storage shed behind a church near my house, and stare at the sky.

I listen to Beethoven. That's just me though.

i cant thats why i have so many problems i am just one of those people that has stress everyday and it effects me in a lot of ways. i wish i did know the answer to your question because it would make my life a lot easier

I hit the gym. There is nothing like a good work out to relieve stress. I especially like Yoga, spin or kick boxing depending on what is causing the stress!

At the moment I do not know, normally i would run or dance exercise of some kind. At the moment I just want to sleep and have great difficulty so doing. There is so much to do and I just cannot find the energy to really get to it

I listen to music, and i don't mean the slow sad music. Instead i listen to some great upbeat music which boosts my confidence and makes me feel great again! Give it a go!

The only relief from stress I use Staffie is meditation. In a nice quiet dimly lit room, with one candle, I sit up straight and slowly refuse any thouhghts and focus on all positive energy. That style works for me. http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/mindbody/a/Meditation.htm

Punching a punching bag as hard as you can

Yoga ,as a calming stress reliever or a good long run

I find two totally opposite things ~ meditation and exercise. There are also some good herbs like valerian.

Music

A hearty laugh.

sex. Don't laugh - it is scientifically proven to reduce stress and headaches... get the heart pumping... And yoga works too. oohh... what about yoga sex?? :-)

Hot jacuzzi bath!!

cardio. which includes things like sex, excercise, dance...

On the top of the list for me is masterbation! Then a good movie and or music!

Having a good poo.

Massage and Sauna.

Cooking an elaborate meal, dishes, video games, reading, cookies, talking with friends and family, getting not too much nor too little sleep, and reorganizing stuff are all things that I do to reduce stress.

Lots and lots of good sex.

I wrote this, so please don't anyone ask me what encyclopedia I copied it from :) Life is full of stress. We experience it in our personal and our professional life daily. We see it on television and read about it in the newspapers and in magazines. We *integrate* it into our own minds when reading and watching even if we are not personally involved! Some of the *great* movies coming out have *considerable* stress in them, and we can come home from a a movie feeling tense or stressed as a result. Here are some time tested ways of calming down and creating some balance and inner silence and peace when times are stressful or when you are feeling stressed out and tense. Some of these, if practiced daily for life, can enhance your chances of preventing diseases, as well as adding great quality and peace to your personal and business life. 1. If Possible Leave The Situation. Get some air. Go home if possible. Change your environment for awhile, even if for a few minutes. Give your body and mind a chance to burn off some of the adrenaline and other chemicals in your bloodstream which are causing you to feel tense or stressed or *hyper*. Take a break and eat a small snack. 2. Take A Nap Or Go To Sleep. Sometimes, when stress from a crisis or severe situation is at a high level, we become so drained of emotional and physical energy that one of the best things we can do for ourselves is to rest for awhile and *recharge*. Humans are *not* Energizer Bunnies! A nap, where you can be in a quiet darkened place, or simply going to sleep for the nite or for awhile will not solve the problem, but it will decrease your stress level. You're not *chickening out* or running away. You are merely making it easier to work though the stressful situation at a later time with a stronger mind and body. 3. Take a Warm Bath/Shower. Men favor showers...women usually baths. Warm water is very soothing and relaxing to tight and tense muscles, and to the mind. It also helps circulation, which will help speed getting rid of the lactic acid, adrenaline and other stress chemicals in your system. A long bath or shower, followed by a time out in an easy chair or nap without distraction, can do wonders. 4. Listen To Calming Affirmation Tapes/Music. One of the very best ways to train your mind and body to calm down when you are stressed out is to listen to either subliminal relaxation music tapes (Louise Hay is a well known author of these) either at work or at home or in the car. The accompanying music alone is very relaxing also. The more you listen to them, the faster your "autogenic response" will be to relax you when you are feeling tense or stressed. The tapes also come in versions where the affirmations are heard and you can repeat them or hear them out loud. This is fine for home. Affirmations and music are one of the most powerful ways to change habits, and help our mind change the way we respond to the things that happen in the world as well as the things around which we might have chronic problems (illness, addictions, thought patterns, etc). 5. Learn And Practice Daily Meditation. There are many books and tapes on the myriad types of meditation that can be easily learned and practiced daily to reduce stress and to put you in touch with your "higher self," which is totally calm and knows what is best for you. The tapes can be purchased online as well as the books through places like www.amazon.com. Studies have proven that daily self-relaxation or meditation 1-2 times a day for 20-30 minutes in the morning and afternoon or early evening *greatly* improves a person's wellness from a physical and emotional standpoint. It's cheap, it's not hard to learn, and it can save you mountains of stress and even illness in your life. 6. Watch A Humorous Video or Movie. Here the idea is to distract and distract big time with some opposite emotions. It is impossible to feel amused/happy and stressed/unhappy at the same time! So rent a video, or go see a funny movie. This will take your mind off of the stress for awhile, it will allow the body to create *positive* chemicals to enhance your mood, and it will help you to think more clearly. Laughter is great medicine. It is all around us in many types and venues. Take advantage of it in tough times, and you will come out far ahead of the game. 7. Talk To A *Positive* Friend. Sometimes talking something out with a person who will simply listen is very helpful. The one caveat here is to be sure the person is a person who will be accepting, compassionate, and positive with you. This means you do not want to discuss your stressful situation with a parent who you know from experience will probably give you a lecture, or with a person who themselves is very poor at handling stress. Pick a person who is solid and *balanced* and who cares for you and is an easy going and knowledgeable listener. 8. Exercise. Right now you are saying you are already stressed out...why in the world would you want to do something MANY people find it difficult or a chore to do anyhow?! The reason is simple: it is both a diversion as well as a way to burn off those stress chemicals in your system. The exercise will also tire you abit, which will have a calmative affect. It will also create brain chemicals that are good for depression as well as pain and stress. Walking is one of the best exercises if you are not into or cannot do the more intense aerobic types of exercise. Walk and view nature and notice things and keep your focus on what you see, and don't ruminate or think about your problems during your exercising. You will feel energized later, calmer, and the stress will have dissipated greatly if you do 20-30 minutes of some form of exercise when you are stressed out as soon as you will *make the time* to do it. 9. Put Things In Perspective. Unless you are dying, or a loved one is dying or has died, whatever is going on is *not* a life or death situation. Think about how important whatever is stressing you out will be in a week, a month, or a year from now. If it is on-going, think about ways to change your situation so you do not have the continual stress from it! Realize and *trust in* the old saying which goes, *This too, shall pass.* Most of the things people allow themselves to get worked up about in life are simply not worth the cost it takes. Unless what you are stressed/uptight about is a VERY serious matter, life is too short to allow it to make your mind and body feel so terrible! As another expression goes, *Don't sweat the small stuff*. (And it is almost all small stuff if you look at the *big picture*). 10. Ask For/Seek Out Professional Support-Help If you have tried other things, and the stress is still *killing you* or you simply cannot get it out of your mind or body, seek out professional help from a counselor, a coach specializing in stress management, a pastor, or other trained professional. There are some times when we need to admit that while we may have all the answers inside of us, we cannot always access them alone without some guidance or help. There is no shame at all in seeking out help for any physical or emotional pain. In fact, it is the wise and sensible thing to do if you are not able to handle it yourself. Stress is like a perfect snowball rolling down a mountain. If left to roll, it will grow to huge proportions. Don't allow it to grow huge before you decide to get help with it if you cannot handle it yourself so that you are not suffering.

What I do not use is all of these pills these temporary visitors to this site (check their profiles), keep finding.

Music.

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Meditation.

Oh noes! The Trotskyist Pedantaloons is about to say something rude! All kiddies look away now, or face death at the hands of Evil Satan...! ... </sarcasm> Masturbation. Works for me, it is perfection. And rather enjoyable.

Play sports or work out.

Watching "Dad's army" or Laurel and Hardy which are really documentaries on life dressed up as comedies. they put everything into perspective for me.

I like to take long long car rides while daydreaming and listening to my favorite songs.

Depends. Often I'll just play Counter-Strike or something. Other people have answered sex which also has merit.

Cutting its not a good way to do it so I'm trying to replace it with meditation.

Running/Jogging, it makes me feel alive, which is the cure-all for anything that gets me down.

Locking myself in the room...my way of locking out the world and watching all the stuff I tape during the week.

Answerbag or taking a long walk.

Video Games!

Massage. Sleep. Jog. Horseback riding. Watch a silly funny comedy movie.

Meditation, believe me it works.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meditation

I find that daily exercise and meditation are hugely helpful in reducing symptoms of stress. Proactively reducing your calendar load is also a good way to prevent future overload. This site offers more helpful advise on coping with stress. Good luck! http://vt.essortment.com/stressremedies_rwdg.htm

Running and prayer work for me.

Walking while taking deep breaths.

Im not going to lie but ...I seriously think I broke past anger. I was so mad like somehow I just felt relaxed. I didn't understand it but it was a real weird feeling. I was on the brink of smashing things and it like hit me. And I was just relaxed. I guess that would just be me though.

This works for me: try sitting/lying in a room,your favourite music on in the background,a glass of wine/beer within arms reach,no phones/computers etc,and scented candles.then just close your eyes and think about nothing in particular.

wiith a good lady or man

Self-Lovin'. LOL!

net surfing will release the stress, try to find out unknown personality on net. Stress will be reduced.

running.

Clam music, milk, art the list gose on...

roll a nice joint and go out in your backyard ..lay down and spark up ...works a treat and its natural

working out..

I good toke of pot,marijuana.

It is quickly becoming just thinking about LeeLee :)

Exercise of some kind....running or swimming are good.

Success over what ever was worrying me. .

Meditation. I did it when my girlfriend broke up with me and my grades in college sucked. Made me feel better and got my life back on track.

Scrapbooking.....it relaxes me to look at photos of the people I love most in the world...my family and friends. Try it!

nerves = facing your fear(s) and acting in spite of being scared to death stress = sexual activity

A great big wank, always.

hit your head on a wall a few times...no, im serious ;)

Having sex with my wife is the best stress reliever I know

Lift weights and listen to music.

A number of ways: listening to music, reading, seeing a good movie, exercise, getting a massage, and having sex with my wife.

a razor... >..<

pray

Smokin bud.

Alone time. Usually when I'm stressed, I need to get away from people.

Used to go for a nice long run, or go kick the shit out of a willing participant at the dojo..now..I breathe in breathe out and say screw it..stressing doesnt solve anything. I gave it up for lent..or new years..or something..LOL :)

music is my best way, going outdoors is another, sex is a good one!! +5

I eat food that is very bad for me, until I get sick. That usually distracts me.

... Taoist meditations that transform stress into vitality ... http://www.healing-tao.com/tao-garden/universal/en/books/ .

Maybe a long & quite walk across the fields.

Video games.