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Lots! What do you like to do when you aren't stressed?
bike
swim
go for a walk
write
take a long bath (bubbles--who cares if you're a guy--they really help)
talk to a friend/relative
read
watch something silly on tv
pet your pet if you have one
give someone a hug
tell someone you love them
find a new recipe and cook
hope this helps. I'm really good at giving advice with this question, just not so good taking my own advice ;)
by Johnno on March 28th, 2010
Have a beer.
by bns0003 on March 28th, 2010
When i get stressed i like to grab a nice hot cup of coffee and settle down with a good book.
by wingdust is no longer on answerbag on March 28th, 2010
let your eyes go into soft focus, and pay more attention to your peripheral vision - this automatically makes your body and nervous system relax more.
Also, breathe out twice as long as you breathe in. So e.g. breathe in for a count of 4, and out for a count of 8. This also automatically makes your body relax. Breathe like this for several minutes at a time.
by Anonymous on March 28th, 2010
I prefer listening to music. It always helps calm me down.
by ONE DAY TO LIVE ONE DAY TO DIE on March 28th, 2010
take a deep breath......and PUSH!!!!!
by Whitehair on March 28th, 2010
The user Waitaminute answered already extensively. My way is to open up the computer and communicate a little with friends - while I have a cup of very hot coffee....
by kaltsaki on March 28th, 2010
a walk near nature... it always helps me..!
by pedal junky on August 24th, 2009
pack a big bowl of ganja and try to kill the pain of living or atleast forget about it for a few hours.
by anothergrl on August 21st, 2009
smoke a ciggarette while I drink a margarita.
by Bookworm on August 21st, 2009
I will do anything to distract me from whatever is stressing me out; read, watch a movie, surf the net, or listen to music.
by bk12321 on August 21st, 2009
take anxiety meds that I am prescribed, on a rare occasion.
or if its in the middle of the day, i go to the gym and lift weights or play basketball, or i go biking. if its at night, i turn on a good movie, crack open an ice cold beer, and relax.
by Zack on August 21st, 2009
I move around furniture.
by Fearless on August 21st, 2009
masturbate
by leah87 on March 29th, 2010
read some of the questions posted here on answerbag
it always gives me a good laugh and i wind down pretty well
by hallagan on March 28th, 2010
I do alot of walking because I live in the country and have miles and miles to walk. Then when my car breaks down I still have miles and miles to walk.
by angel1000 on March 28th, 2010
music, a walk, don't think about the stress....let your mind go blank....get away for a while if you can.
by muffinsrequired on March 28th, 2010
exercise
by LePoupon is a proper gander. on March 28th, 2010
Smoke a joint.
by The Anonymous Witch on March 28th, 2010
smell lavender ,, the scent relaxes you .. put some under your pillow to get better sleep
by Anonymous on October 6th, 2009
I go and lie down on my bed and turn on some music.
+5
by Anonymous on August 27th, 2009
sexually relieve yourself - breathe - workout whether pilates, walking or talk to a friend or family or councilor, do something you enjoy watch tv, be with someone you love ..whatever floats your boat really.
by Buck Swazy on August 24th, 2009
Eat some fried chicken and watermelons chase er back with a grape pop
by shammers still slogging along on August 24th, 2009
Try to remember to breathe!!
by RysMom on August 24th, 2009
I either bake something OR I answer questions on Answer Bag!
by -Slick- on August 24th, 2009
Talk to somebody about it, rearrange my room, smoke a cigarette
by Anonymous on August 21st, 2009
smole, bite my nails, or leave what ever situation is making me uncomfortable
by merry1 in a Texican COAT on August 24th, 2009
Mild: Clean house or work out at gym
Moderate: My mantra automatically comes into my brain, Sat Nam
Extreme: Full blown PTSD attack, I will be incapacitated then drained for days.
by angel1000 on March 28th, 2010
music, a walk, don't think about the stress....let your mind go blank....get away for a while if you can.
by SashaDoll928 on March 29th, 2010
Just Stop Whatever Your Doing And Sit Down And Cross Your Legs Like A Prezel Like Style And Jst Close Your Eyes And Breath :) An d Music Helps Me Alot And Jst Siting Dwn And Breathing In A Quiet Place Helps
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by Kingpinn on August 24th, 2009
Back in the day, it was a gin & tonic & a smoke, but I had to give up at least one vice, so now it's a Tanqueray & Tonic. Works each & every time.
by Cheery Cherry on August 24th, 2009
Breathe...and then I like to go somewhere quiet, outdoors.
by laser on August 25th, 2009
A Yoga practice.
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Great answer; can't add anything better!
by elizabeth17 on March 30th, 2010