devidmike Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 What are the things in our lives that stress us out the most? What do we do to deal with those stressors? What are the ways you blow off steam, release stress and relax? I prefer to run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco B Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Things that stress me out: Work, and sometimes extreme workouts. How I relax: Beer and/or a long bath (spa bath if you got one) with bath salts.. and don't come out till your wrinkly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 What stresses me out: doing my Ph.D. How I relax: still working on figuring that one out Exercise helps a lot. As does fantasizing about finishing my degree and getting a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggieprincess Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Nobody believes me when I tell them that where I turn for stress is to food and alcohol (wine). But lately, I've had a really good handle on that.... I think it's because I've went back to jogging for my cardio, done mainly at night when I normally would want to snack or have a glass of wine. I am sacraficing some lean muscle in order to jog, but I had truly forgotten how much it relaxes me. Other than that, I struggle to relax. I'm a very high strung person and have a very hard time relaxing, but I'm in a good groove right now and feel very in control this month P.S. Oh... just noticed the 2nd part of this thread was WHAT stresses me out. I've always had very high expectations of myself and if I'm not on track I literally will NOT do social events unless I feel I've earned them; so the stress is ALL self inflicted. The only thing that keeps me sane is I have a good sense of humor and the ability to laugh at myself and at life. Without that... I'd truly be a nutcase! ha, ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAINRA Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 People not communicating properly or not being very straight forward, and not respecting my time. Most of all Meat talk... when people bost about eating meat or killing animals for recreation. That stuff stress me out. Solution to the first problem ... not rely on others and only count on yourself. Answer to the second well I try to meet up wit other vegans as much as possible... Besides that I am pretty easy going and don't get that stressed. oh and working out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewybaws Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I'm pretty laid back, but when I've not had enough sleep anything can set me off. It's mostly people that piss me off; 2 faced people, people who think they're better than others, people who try to bully/boss other folk about, the general public , people who think it's funny to honk their horns and/or shout things (or gesture) at you while they drive past (happens nearly everytime i walk to or from work lol) For relaxing; baths, working out, nappy-naps, playing guitar, listening to quiet music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawdancer Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 stresses me out : work, money, family relief.. reading books, running, pole dancing, long steam filled showers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopussoir Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I play with my winky, drink kombucha after kombucha, clean and wash clothes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Nearing Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Working out is how I deal with my stress. Just started boxing and it's been the best so far for that purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Stress:ThinkingTalking to peopleMoving aroundMaking plansBeing around peopleHearing sounds/music that I don't like Stress relief:BathKilling people in a video gamePlaying guitarPunch somethingRead a book in a quiet room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruz Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Hard exercise followed by a big fat spliff does the trick for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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