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I read or think of something funny. Spend time with my friends and family. Go shopping (retail therapy).
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I just try to stay away from everyone and relax. Have some time to myself. peace and quiet. I usually like to read magazines to relax.
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I veg--a lot. Cuddle up to myself with a blanket a pillow and a good book or a remote control for some television, get online or sleep. call a good friend.. etc. All these things I do in my comfy PJS :]
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Nap
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I sleep or read a book things i can do alone
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Normally relax in a quite environment then meditate for 15 mintutes. At night before I bed I play pool online, it relaxes me and its fun :)
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first, i have to give myself permission to relax. (that may sound silly, but it's true.) then, i find that allowing myself to be still and concentrate on my breathing (while taking deep breaths) can be quite calming. the other day, i went and layed in the grass and literally watched the clouds go by. it was helpful. although, i would have gotten up sooner if i hadn't pre-decided that i should stay at least 15 minutes to relax.
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I come here to Answerbag while watching Classic movies
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A one hour full body massage by a licensed Massage Technician is what I do monthly to relieve my stress..I carry so much of my stress in my upper back and it can be quite debilitating if I let it go...stress in my life comes from my work. OH...and one other idea....sit on a deserted beach...all by myself..and pretend I am the only person on Earth...:)
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Exercise usually does the trick , if not, meditation works too. If these fail me, vodka, tequila, & Xanax usually work for sure.
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I jump on top.
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I read, or play repetitive maths puzzle video games.
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Vodka :) /(c) Red Heat
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Sex!
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Massages, reading, writing in a journal, talking, vacations, sleeping, incense, yoga, meditation, walking, driving, eating, drawing, painting, screaming, laughing... :)
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Depends on the type of stress: I generally only get anger stress, or at least that's how my stress displays itsself. In these cases I find pushing my body to the limits of pain management help, such as pressups til i collapse, situps til i feel sick, sprinting as hard as a i can for as long as i can, then stop, then again, then again. Alternatively punching walls, or ripping things apart. One of the best ways I've done is to begin a list of something of your choice. My personal list is 'Ways to inflict serious pain' And I just get lost in the list. By the time I've run out of ideas in a night, I feel completely relaxed. Try writing a list of everything that's stressing you out, and then burn it. Try and make up lyrics which are sick and twisted. I once wrote a whole song! If it's not angry stress, or is work related, the list of things that are stressing you out and burning it is helpful, but talking to friends about it, or going to a party, getting wasted, and having those bizarre conversations you can only have when drunk is one of the best ways for short term. Good luck!
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Try to recognize the source of the stress, deal with it and move on. Physical activity helps me a lot sometimes as well. When very stressed I always feel better after mowing the lawn or vacuuming the house or something. A few ice cold beers relieves stress temporarily but does not cure it. It's more like a vacation, you still have to deal with what is stressing you sooner or later.
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YOU MEAN THERE IS SOMETHING I CAN DO TO RELIEVE IT???
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I simply have sex. I recommend it to you guy; it's better than anything else.
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Work out.
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A nice hot bubble bath with cucumber melon scented bubbles.
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I get on AB or take a long hot bath
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I read...or write...draw and paint...garden...anything but think about the stress.
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Buy an 80 lb punching bag
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#1 listen to soothing music #2 If I cant listen to music then I try to think positive thoughts and take deep breaths :)
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sex
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I had to learn how to relieve my stress, because it was causing health issues when I tried to tough it through. I use imagery meditation, relaxation exercises, aromatherapy, Yoga, Epsom Salt. They are just a few ways to fight stress. Good Luck! http://www.tranquilityisyours.com
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I practice Historical European Swordsmanship about 5-10 hours a week, so the physical and mental workout from that helps. Also, playing music and participating in spiritual devotions help a lot as well. If all that fails, a pitcher of Strongbow never hurts! :)
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Yes. Have all of your mercury filling removed ASAP. Metal fillings are 50% mercury.
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Yes. Have all of your mercury filling removed ASAP. Metal fillings are 50% mercury.
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i'll go drive around town just to get air...see the scenery and stuff....relax my mind a bit and later buy some tuna pies that i love so much....hehe ;)
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go pee...and then go to sleep mostly unless you want the dirty version...lol
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I just stay away from people, in a lonely place, forgetting the thing that's stressing me out. I'd sing or humm a tune. Or just lie down and sleep :)
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Either sex, exercise, a good rant or AB, depending on the type of stress.
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A long bubble bath and a good book!
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Past tense, m'dear. I relieved my stress on April 9, 1999 when I retired! :)
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I have the drugs and alcohol working for me. Just kidding. (Sorta) I exercise and have the occasional glass of wine.
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Go to the gym or for a nice long run about 10 miles will do...
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sexual stress i pull on it. every other stress i am learning this meditation. Alpha Brain wave state. Working out and yeah reading and music help.
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I laugh whenever possible.
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I talk to my bf, I sing, I read, I watch tv, I cook, I do a crossword puzzle, or I play the guitar.
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Watch movies, answer questions on AB and Ya, take Inositol. Play with the cats. Occasionally get something really good to eat as a treat. Paint. Take a walk.
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Smoke a joint and shoot some of my guns. :-)
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Release your feelings. Stress comes from a subconscious wanting/expectation of perceived bad things. The easy, and only true way to relieve the stress is to let go of it. Focus on the stressful thing, feel the feeling as best as you can, and ask yourself, "Could I let go of wanting this to happen?" You may be surprised at what you find out.
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don't think too much and drink some cold drinks!
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yell at the top of my lungs into a pillow...then stabb it a couple of times :)
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by sweating it out in the gym
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Ummmmmmmmmm........ i can't answer that in this section!
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When I get too stressed, my brain shuts down and all I can do is relax until I stopped getting stressed. Ironic?
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Shut myself away with my saxophone and play until I feel better.
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http://stress.about.com/od/generaltechniques/tp/toptensionacts.htm my greatest stress reliever is playing Rugby for exercise, my favorite sport
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Sing to yurself . . . 99 bottles of beer on the wall.
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run away,run away!!!!!!!!!!!lol
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a very good shoulder & back massage
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I just cuss out the stressor.
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Apart from the obvious, i spend time with friends and have a laugh over a few beers
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Exercise
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meditate, deep breathe through your nostrils, yoga, sex...
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Take a couple of deep breaths, or exercise it off. +5
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