Ways to relieve stress?

Question

I'm under so much stress.I'm a very high strung, and emotional person.I KNOW i'm driving my husband nuts..What are some ways to relieve stress so I don't stress him out even more?

Answer 1

listen to music, take a hot bath, go for a walk, read.

Answer 2

Exercise relieves stress and also creates the feel good chemicals in your brain. Yoga is a powerful relaxer and stress reliever. The stretching is almost like a massage. More costly is massage. If you can afford a good massage, it is priceless. But the more effective type is the deep strong massage. It releases stored up stress.

Also martial arts is a powerful de-stresser and if someone messes with you, they may be sorry. I grew up since age 12 doing yoga and martial arts. After you get somewhat relaxed fron them, there is meditation. Also reading the below site may help motivate you to improve yoursellf-- called "a new relligion" with info from Positive Psychology. If you have the money, get a massage first. It is easy. All you do is lie there and help a massage therapist make a living.

Answer 3

I had to write an essay on stress when I was studying Indian Head Massage, here are a few excerts from it which you may find useful; "It is important to differentiate between temporary stress that you know will go away when a situation is resolved, and long-term or chronic stress. Most people can cope with short periods of stress, and it can often be relieved by relaxing, taking a walk, chatting through issues with friends, or having a good night’s sleep. Chronic (long-term, continuous) stress is much harder to deal with, and can be psychologically and emotionally damaging, both for an individual and for friends and family." "The only real ‘cure’ for stress is to remove from your life the factor that is causing your stress. If it’s a relationship problem, the first step should be to talk it through with your partner. If it’s a work problem, you should consider discussing it with your colleagues or manager." "Many complementary therapies concentrate on relaxation and reducing stress. They can help calm your emotions, relieve anxiety and increase your general sense of health and well being. And there is an increasing amount of medical interest in the idea that positive emotions benefit your health. There are many alternative therapies available, such as, massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, accupuncture, reiki to name just a few. These therapies can promote relaxation, give the person time away from stressful situations, and on a physical level can promote general well being and help aching muscles and tension caused by stress." "There are also ways in which people suffering from stress can help themselves, and if a client told me they were suffering from stress I would tailor my treatment and the choice of oils to suit their requirements, I would also advise them of what they could do in their own time to promote relaxation and relieve stress: * Take the phone off the hook and have a warm bubble bath with candles and dimmed lights * Go for a walk * Practice deep breathing exercises * Join a yoga class * Listen to relaxing music * Read a book you enjoy to take your mind off stress I would also tell them that they should avoid nicotine, caffiene and alcohol as these will not do anything positive and won’t actually help to deal with the stress."

Answer 4

Exercise is and has always been the best way to relieve stress. It does wonders for your body and all it's systems, and if you think that 2 minutes here and 4 minutes there doesn't help. Just try giving it a month.

Answer 5

Read these articles which would help you in relieving stress:

Coping With Stress
http://www.askaquery.com/Answers/qn1524.html

Reduce Stress By Exercising Daily
http://www.askaquery.com/Answers/qn1702.html

Oil massage - Relieves stress and relaxes the whole body
http://www.askaquery.com/Answers/qn1667.html

Answer 6

I can identify with you... I used to be highly strung, and a perfectionist to boot. I was always on edge - everything had to be just so. I know that my husband suffered from it - we spoke about it often and these are the steps we took to help ease it:

1. Find a hobby or a job.
Bordedom was one of the biggest contributing factor to my edginess. It made me frustrated, and I felt left out and alone, especially since my peers all had jobs. I started with a volunteer work until I found a job which I would enjoy doing. I found the perfect one - the Admistrator of a large Real Estate Company. That way, I got to boss everyone around as much as I wanted :). Make sure that you dont get stuck in a job which is boring or thick with tension (boss, co-workers etc)

2. Get a social life. I was stark raving mad from the rut - work, kids, clean up, sleep, work, kids, clean up, sleep..... I made sure to go out with my husband at least once a month - even if it was for a stroll to the nearby park! I made sure to visit friends with my kids and let their kids play together with mine, so I could chat. I take my kids to the park and made friends with the locals so that we could chat there too.

3. Spend time on yourself
Take the time to have a long, luxurious bath or watch a movie all by yourself. last night, I abandoned the dishes in the sink, put up my feet, and watched "a walk to remember" all by myself, with my favorite snack at hand. It can recharge your soul!

4. Know your pressure points and avoid them
I am sensitive to being late, so I now leave loads of time to get ready in the morning. We can dress at our ease and take the time to be a family before we go off to our respective jobs / schools. My kids are V-e-r-y slow, so I am happy to give them plenty of time to get themselves ready for school without all the screaming normally associated with the mornings. I also hate window shopping, which my husband loves. We have an unwritten agreement to just not do it (at least, not with me).

5. get to know your emotions
It is never good to argue or discuss issues when you are emotional. I have developed a method whereby I make a list of pros and cons of the issue at hand. By the time it is done, I am a bit more rational and calm, and I can attack the problem at hand. I never go to bed with a grudge - we have a ritual to discuss our daily problems, and make the necessary apologies. Our love is stronger for that!

6. Excersize, eat well and sleep well!
Lack of a good diet and enough sleep can drive anyone to insanity. I bougjt a treadmill and use it twice a week. I would love to go to yoga or some other form or relaxation excersize, but it is not really an option. I sometimes combine my movie with the treadmill. I make sure to eat a proper breakfast and lunch, and drink loads of water.

Most of all - you are only as stressed as you allow yourself to be. Every problem can be approached and controled. Breath deaply, put on some gerat music, and go for it!

Answer 7

It sounds to me like you are an outsider married to a winner and he wont do his duty. Look into things like spirit-wife relationships or another boyfriend. Don't bother to look into his private life it might be an all male thing.

Answer 8

acording to Adelle Davis books, pantothenic acid helps.
( it sure helped me )
p.s., some times a store that does not cary it will say that calcium pantothenat is just as good.... but it is not !

Answer 9

Check out (http://www.reducingstress.net ) there is a lot of great articles and expert advice on the subject there.

Answer 10

alcohol...2-3 drinks 2-3 times per week relieves stress...and believe it or not..this little alcohol..is not worse for your body than stress can be...I would try a nice Caberbet..or Merlot...or Shiraz..