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I'm not gonna go into details, I'll spare y'all, but what are some methods you guys have for stress relief because right now all I do is workout. I'm going through some life changes right now and its starting to take its toll. Writing? Anything?
 
I start up small projects to distract my mind. Woodworking, refinishing, etc.
 
Mamba said:
I'm not gonna go into details, I'll spare y'all, but what are some methods you guys have for stress relief because right now all I do is workout. I'm going through some life changes right now and its starting to take its toll. Writing? Anything?
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Stress gone.
 
Strip club. Dont buy dances...just stare

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eat better
zinc supplements
Apple cider vinegar
Throw stuff away
 
I try to find (at least some) good in all I'm faced with. Goes a long way in keeping the stress levels reduced. When the situation arises, learn to laugh at yourself. Self-deprecation isn't as bad as some might think.
 
I suck at self deprecation
 
Make outrageous claims in message boards

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I think the biggest thing that has helped me the most is finding really good friends and/or family, and spending some quality time with them. I remember going through a rough patch of stress, and what I needed most was forgetting about everything, and just shooting the shit with my sister and brother in law on the phone at the peak. Then, getting together soon after. It's what keeps me sane now. I found the solo "relaxation" activities people recommended weren't of use to me, at least. It made me think, and fester. But finding really, really close friends was the key. Not the type that are just hey, let's get drunk and you'll forget your problems! But ones where you hang out for an evening and forget about the world around you because of what's in front of you.
I wish you the best. I deal with stress and anxiety on a daily basis, and the biggest relief has been getting together with someone closest to you.
 
I'm avoiding a lot of my social friends lately because they simply just want to drink.

Thanks for some of the ideas, I greatly appreciate it. I have never really had to deal with the stress I'm dealing with right now and its impacting a lot of the shit in my life that I need/love/care about.
 
Mamba said:
I'm not gonna go into details, I'll spare y'all, but what are some methods you guys have for stress relief because right now all I do is workout. I'm going through some life changes right now and its starting to take its toll. Writing? Anything?
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Google Mayo Clinic top 10 stress relievers. That will get you started with proven approaches. Good luck.
 
Write everyday. Write about what's stressing you out. Write as honestly as you can. Writing makes things more real than they are in your head and gives you a deeper perspective. Or do other forms of art. But, if you're not a natural artist, writing is the best way since it is really just talking to yourself. If you don't like writing, you could just talk to yourself.

Smoke weed and take a long, hot shower. Close your eyes and imagine the solutions to your problems. Try to get as many small details in as possible, with bright colors and smiling faces. Put on music that makes you feel super good (the kind that makes you want to drop to your knees and lift your fists toward the sky and be like FUCK YEEEEEEEAHHHHHHH). Uncoincidently, this is the technique used in television commercials to get you to feel good about their products (bright colors, beautiful people, emotional music.)
 
Do some volunteer work. It will give you a positive way to spend some time. You will help others and you will feel good about giving back to the community. You'll meet some new people, and hopefully come to realize that as bad as your current situation is, it could be worse. With the holidays coming up, there will be plenty of opportunities to help others.

Sorry to hear about your situation. No idea what the specifics are, but I also went through a very stressful period about a year and a half ago. A little over a year ago, I reconnected with some old friends and have spent a lot more time with my out-of-state family. I have to say, I am now happier than I've ever been. 2012 was the best year of my life, and 2013 looks like it will be even better.

Hang in there, you can get through this.

BNM
 
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Do some volunteer work. It will give you a positive way to spend some time. You will help others and you will feel good about giving back to the community. You'll meet some new people, and hopefully come to realize that as bad as your current situation is, it could be worse. With the holidays coming up, there will be plenty of opportunities to help others.

Sorry to hear about your situation. No idea what the specifics are, but I also went through a very stressful period about a year and a half ago. A little over a year ago, I reconnected with some old friends and have spent a lot more time with my out-of-state family. I have to say, I am now happier than I've ever been. 2012 was the best year of my life, and 2013 looks like it will be even better.

Hang in there, you can get through this.

BNM
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I completely agree with this one. Do something to help out others who are maybe not as fortunate as you are. It puts your own life into perspective, and it really does make a difference in helping people. I am helping serve Thanksgiving dinner this year in Portland, and my 9 year-old daughter is going to go as well. I also posted last month about distributing backpacks to kids at a NE Portland K-8 school. You'd be surprised how many organizations can use volunteers, even if it's just for a few hours a month.
 
Oh, and berating people on a message board doesn't work, because I've tried that one many times before. :)
 
Google progressive muscle relaxation. It's not a miracle, but it helps me when the stress starts getting me down.

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Boob-No-More said:
Do some volunteer work. It will give you a positive way to spend some time. You will help others and you will feel good about giving back to the community. You'll meet some new people, and hopefully come to realize that as bad as your current situation is, it could be worse. With the holidays coming up, there will be plenty of opportunities to help others.

Sorry to hear about your situation. No idea what the specifics are, but I also went through a very stressful period about a year and a half ago. A little over a year ago, I reconnected with some old friends and have spent a lot more time with my out-of-state family. I have to say, I am now happier than I've ever been. 2012 was the best year of my life, and 2013 looks like it will be even better.

Hang in there, you can get through this.

BNM
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I have been doing some volunteer work at a mental health clinic as part of my requirements to graduate and to be honest, its depressing as shit to me. Like, I'm working with senior citizens right now and I'm shadowing a case manager and I'm going out to their homes and seeing their living conditions and how neglected they are and how a lot of them have nobody. On multiple occasions an hour long sessions has turned into 2 hours just because they've got somebody to talk to and they do anything they can to keep the company around. Even though we're helping, it still is depressing. Its bittersweet to me.

I've got some great recommendations here, thank you all. I appreciate this so much. My stresses are nothing major, just transitional stages in life. Again, Thank you guys for the ideas and recommendations.
 
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And if you're talented enough, do all three at the same time.

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Seriously though I would schedule a massage and/or a spa day, it will help with your work outs also. Take a yoga or meditation class, or at the very least learn some breathing techniques. Learn to play a guitar or instrument. Check your local community college for non credit classes. Learn to appreciate the moment and dont live in the future.
 
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