Question:
I don't know what my problem is, but I think I have trouble letting go of stress.
Maybe I should try some different outlets for stress relief. I walk/job between 3 and 5
miles most evenings and while it has some benefits,
stress relief doesn't seem to be one of them.
Can I ask what some of you do to relieve stress?
Answer:
I would think the best way to relive stress is to eliminate it's sources.
There's no amount of crosswords that will magically fix your problems.
If you can't find it's sources maybe you are confusing stress for something
else. I know my stress does not come out as knots and nausea, rather, it
makes me want to jump out the window...
I agree. But I don't know if I jerk off to relieve stress, or if I'm
just escaping from life. Whatever the reason, when I orgasm, I
temporarily feel good, great, wonderful. Nothing else matters. This
might sound sick to some, depraved to others, but it's an addiction like
any other. Some suck on a joint, some drink, etc. I still do some of
those other things too. But when I get stressed, I always find myself
looking at porn online, jerking off, and then everything else isn't so bad.
stress piles up and can make you sick. Have you
ever tried meditation? I find it does wonders to settle my mind (and
stomach!) when the stress monsters come calling.
there is nothing sick or depraved about it, unless you ask catholics.
it's not an addiction... unless that's all you do... it's like
breathing or eating, except you don't do it in public. don't know why.
i don't think it's acceptable to be that happy in public.
Exactly what whiner said. Knowing that I am free to punch out anytime
I damn well please is what keeps me from having a total meltdown.
I relieve my stress by just not giving a fuck about anything. If you don't
care what happens to you, if you don't care if you live or die, then there
is nothing to get stressed out about. I'm very good about being apathetic.
I know this not very good advice, but it works for me. I guess I'm
fortunate that I don't have any kids to worry about.
I personally smoke alot of pot...put on some music that suites my
mood..write my feelings out and try my hardest to think about where my
stress is coming from..where it began..and if i can't find that. I put
all that frustration and anger twards making something..like
birdhouses, art...i will cook...i find if i make something out of the
stress and anger..it seems to have served a purpose. Beautiful things
can come out of emotion.
I can't seem to quiet my mind well enough to really meditate. On occasion,
I've tried deep breathing and positive thoughts or blanking my mind but I
always have some thoughts playing on a loop tape or something that I can't
quiet. Or thoughts about several things all at once like people trying to
talk over each other in a crowded space and I'm straining to hear them all
or block them all out. Both unsuccessfully.
Maybe I need guidance in meditating. i guess I could check out inexpensive
Yoga classes at the YMCA.
