OT How do you deal with stress?

[Jade Falcon]

I've had a couple of incidents tonight that have really spiked my blood pressure; the second of which caused me to go on a long "quiet yelling" rant (so that I don't wake the whole apartment complex) until I exhausted myself.

The first was dealing with someone in tonight's game thread, and the second was my constantly loud neighbors. The incident in the game thread has been dealt with, but my neighbors above me has been an ongoing problem since they moved in here about a year ago.

Tonight, after banging on the ceiling and going on my rant, I had a fantasy about going to my manager tomorrow and letting her have a HUUUUGE ear full about this. I complained 6 months ago, and she didn't do a fucking thing about it, and actually argued with me about it instead. Terrible, terrible manager.

Obviously, I would like to avoid going there and going berserk, as much as it appeals to me in the middle of a rant. But I can't take much more of this shit. It's really stressing me out. It's every goddamn day, multiple times a day with these assholes.

I'm trying to buy a house in Idaho to get away from this shit, but it's a long process, and I'll be lucky if I'm there 2 or 3 years from now. So that's not an overnight thing.

So what do you do for stress relief? I'm in counseling for a host of personal issues, but that's once every 2 weeks, and it's just talk, and I just started seeing this guy about a month ago or so. I need ACTION.

I've just started looking at Stress Relief classes near me; something which I've never considered until now. It looks like much of it involves Yoga, which I don't have a problem with, but with my weight, I'm not sure how realistic it is.

I'm not up for going on walks.....I've done it before and it's not really great to do at the moment, obviously, because of the weather. That, and I just don't get satisfaction out of it. But full disclosure, I also don't do it often.

So what do you do for stress relief? Has anyone here tried Yoga or breathing exercises? I'm all ears.....though one doesn't work, lol.

Thanks.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I love deep water aqua aerobics. Great for the back and core.

 

[barfo]

Well, to deal with stress, I start arguments, and then turn the subject around to somehow either make it about something else, or I give you one-line answers that are so outlandish it just makes you scratch your head. Or I'll pretend to agree with you about something, when in reality I'm mocking the very clear point you're trying to make.

I'm very good at that. It's a shame I'm not good at anything else........like being a moderator.

barfo

 

[Jade Falcon]

I love deep water aqua aerobics. Great for the back and core.

Yeah, a lifetime of Ménière's Disease has kind of made me allergic to water. A shame, because I did a lot in pools and water parks as a kid in California. But I've become hesitant around pools and open water in my adult years. My 20s were pretty brutal with violent dizzy spells.

Well, to deal with stress, I start arguments, and then turn the subject around to somehow either make it about something else, or I give you one-line answers that are so outlandish it just makes you scratch your head. Or I'll pretend to agree with you about something, when in reality I'm mocking the very clear point you're trying to make.

I'm very good at that. It's a shame I'm not good at anything else........like being a moderator.

barfo

It seems to work well for you.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I've had a couple of incidents tonight that have really spiked my blood pressure; the second of which caused me to go on a long "quiet yelling" rant (so that I don't wake the whole apartment complex) until I exhausted myself.

The first was dealing with someone in tonight's game thread, and the second was my constantly loud neighbors. The incident in the game thread has been dealt with, but my neighbors above me has been an ongoing problem since they moved in here about a year ago.

Tonight, after banging on the ceiling and going on my rant, I had a fantasy about going to my manager tomorrow and letting her have a HUUUUGE ear full about this. I complained 6 months ago, and she didn't do a fucking thing about it, and actually argued with me about it instead. Terrible, terrible manager.

Obviously, I would like to avoid going there and going berserk, as much as it appeals to me in the middle of a rant. But I can't take much more of this shit. It's really stressing me out. It's every goddamn day, multiple times a day with these assholes.

I'm trying to buy a house in Idaho to get away from this shit, but it's a long process, and I'll be lucky if I'm there 2 or 3 years from now. So that's not an overnight thing.

So what do you do for stress relief? I'm in counseling for a host of personal issues, but that's once every 2 weeks, and it's just talk, and I just started seeing this guy about a month ago or so. I need ACTION.

I've just started looking at Stress Relief classes near me; something which I've never considered until now. It looks like much of it involves Yoga, which I don't have a problem with, but with my weight, I'm not sure how realistic it is.

I'm not up for going on walks.....I've done it before and it's not really great to do at the moment, obviously, because of the weather. That, and I just don't get satisfaction out of it. But full disclosure, I also don't do it often.

So what do you do for stress relief? Has anyone here tried Yoga or breathing exercises? I'm all ears.....though one doesn't work, lol.

Thanks.

Sounds like we need to have a forum poker night.

 

[Haakzilla]

 

[Jade Falcon]

I did at times in High School, but it either made me horny, gave me a massive headache, or made me REALLY paranoid.

My parents are huge pot heads. But it's not for me.

 

[THE HCP]

made me horny, gave me a massive headache, or made me REALLY paranoid.

I get the same symptoms posting on here.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Spend money
Throw stuff away

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

 

[riverman]

Spend money
Throw stuff away

He doesn't want to move to LA dude!

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

He doesn't want to move to LA dude!

I go on a monthly vacation.

 

[THE HCP]

I go on a monthly vacation.

Try 2 or 3 times a month FAMS!

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Try 2 or 3 times a month FAMS!

Its true next month. Almost was 3.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Read the Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck.

Just stop giving a fuck about everything. Works well.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Its true next month. Almost was 3.

Only 2 weekends of road crew this month?

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Only 2 weekends of road crew this month?

San Diego this weekend and St Paddys in Chicago in 2 weeks. Weather looks shit for both. oh well.

Tried to fit in a Vegas trip too, but i'm pretty exhausted from vacationing.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

This is a great book:

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[donkiez]

Have you confronted your neighbors? You could also start a neighbor war and create noise at off hours for them. Both probably won't work and will probably make your stress worse but could be some temporary relief. The risk is a neighbor war but it could help them see your side. Either way a good talk or fuck you always feels good in the moment.

You best answers are to either medicate, disengage or exercise.

Weed has been suggested, alcohol is a bad suggestion. Talk to to doctor and look at some low level anxiety pills like buspar and Xanax. Xanax is addictive so be careful but it works great in an emergency.

Disengage is just leaving to do something else for a short time or a long time. Vacations are great. General self care is good, treat yourself to something you love. Meditation is also considered disengaging.

Exercise is your overall best answer. Find something you enjoy to burn calories and work off some energy.

 

[Orion Bailey]

I've had a couple of incidents tonight that have really spiked my blood pressure; the second of which caused me to go on a long "quiet yelling" rant (so that I don't wake the whole apartment complex) until I exhausted myself.

The first was dealing with someone in tonight's game thread, and the second was my constantly loud neighbors. The incident in the game thread has been dealt with, but my neighbors above me has been an ongoing problem since they moved in here about a year ago.

Tonight, after banging on the ceiling and going on my rant, I had a fantasy about going to my manager tomorrow and letting her have a HUUUUGE ear full about this. I complained 6 months ago, and she didn't do a fucking thing about it, and actually argued with me about it instead. Terrible, terrible manager.

Obviously, I would like to avoid going there and going berserk, as much as it appeals to me in the middle of a rant. But I can't take much more of this shit. It's really stressing me out. It's every goddamn day, multiple times a day with these assholes.

I'm trying to buy a house in Idaho to get away from this shit, but it's a long process, and I'll be lucky if I'm there 2 or 3 years from now. So that's not an overnight thing.

So what do you do for stress relief? I'm in counseling for a host of personal issues, but that's once every 2 weeks, and it's just talk, and I just started seeing this guy about a month ago or so. I need ACTION.

I've just started looking at Stress Relief classes near me; something which I've never considered until now. It looks like much of it involves Yoga, which I don't have a problem with, but with my weight, I'm not sure how realistic it is.

I'm not up for going on walks.....I've done it before and it's not really great to do at the moment, obviously, because of the weather. That, and I just don't get satisfaction out of it. But full disclosure, I also don't do it often.

So what do you do for stress relief? Has anyone here tried Yoga or breathing exercises? I'm all ears.....though one doesn't work, lol.

Thanks.

Music.
Music music and some more

 

[Hobbesarable]

I've had a couple of incidents tonight that have really spiked my blood pressure; the second of which caused me to go on a long "quiet yelling" rant (so that I don't wake the whole apartment complex) until I exhausted myself.

The first was dealing with someone in tonight's game thread, and the second was my constantly loud neighbors. The incident in the game thread has been dealt with, but my neighbors above me has been an ongoing problem since they moved in here about a year ago.

Tonight, after banging on the ceiling and going on my rant, I had a fantasy about going to my manager tomorrow and letting her have a HUUUUGE ear full about this. I complained 6 months ago, and she didn't do a fucking thing about it, and actually argued with me about it instead. Terrible, terrible manager.

Obviously, I would like to avoid going there and going berserk, as much as it appeals to me in the middle of a rant. But I can't take much more of this shit. It's really stressing me out. It's every goddamn day, multiple times a day with these assholes.

I'm trying to buy a house in Idaho to get away from this shit, but it's a long process, and I'll be lucky if I'm there 2 or 3 years from now. So that's not an overnight thing.

So what do you do for stress relief? I'm in counseling for a host of personal issues, but that's once every 2 weeks, and it's just talk, and I just started seeing this guy about a month ago or so. I need ACTION.

I've just started looking at Stress Relief classes near me; something which I've never considered until now. It looks like much of it involves Yoga, which I don't have a problem with, but with my weight, I'm not sure how realistic it is.

I'm not up for going on walks.....I've done it before and it's not really great to do at the moment, obviously, because of the weather. That, and I just don't get satisfaction out of it. But full disclosure, I also don't do it often.

So what do you do for stress relief? Has anyone here tried Yoga or breathing exercises? I'm all ears.....though one doesn't work, lol.

Thanks.

1. Move out and find a better place to live for your own sanity. Living in an apartment below somebody can be an absolute hell.

2. Don't care what other people post about the Blazers in the game threads. You have the choice to ultimately put someone on ignore if they bother you that much.

3. Think of activities you enjoy and do them often. Enjoy life as much as you can, buddy!

 

[BrianFromWA]

Personally, I let it drive me and struggle against it consuming me. I know that's not for everyone. I'm sorry that you're there right now. Idaho does sound fun.

 

[Hobbesarable]

So what do you do for stress relief? Has anyone here tried Yoga or breathing exercises? I'm all ears.....though one doesn't work, lol.

Thanks.

Meditation. This might work well for you.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Work harder, if you got time to realize exactly how fucked you are, or wallow in your misery, it’s never good. Nose down, and work. Look up when you are in your happy place.

And blow some money, or dudes.

 

[Orion Bailey]

Work harder, if you got time to realize exactly how fucked you are, or wallow in your misery, it’s never good. Nose down, and work. Look up when you are in your happy place.

And blow some money, or dudes.

I second this. I just don't stop. Be as productive as possible. Preferably with some headphones rockin your favorite band.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

I second this. I just don't stop. Be as productive as possible. Preferably with some headphones rockin your favorite band.

If you're not a famous musician by now you are blowing the wrong dudes...or there are better musicians that already blew those same dudes.

 

[Orion Bailey]

If you're not a famous musician by now you are blowing the wrong dudes...or there are better musicians that already blew those same dudes.

Not famous, but making a little coin at shows these days, which is nice. Besides. Goal isn't to become famous. Its to outlet and put smiles on faces and man lots a smiles at our last show!

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Positive immersion.

I immerse myself in online multiplayer gaming with a podcast playing in the background.

Totally divert your attention.

 

[Orion Bailey]

If you're not a famous musician by now you are blowing the wrong dudes...or there are better musicians that already blew those same dudes.

And for the record, Ive been lazy with my music. But work I just cant stop. I outwork everyone wherever I am.

 

[andalusian]

A good set of noise-cancelling headphones, wireless if possible to listen to music / tv when you are in the house - and some kind of stuff that gets you out of the house when you can (I love to go hiking / exploring, but I understand it is not for everyone and can be hard with Portland's weather unless you like being wet).