What are your stress relief techniques?

Answer 1

ok, i am going to give this one a serious answer because i take stress relief very seriously

its different for different types of stress for me

when i am mad at my boss, sex is the best relief...makes me feel better about my self because my hubby makes me feel so loved

when i am mad at my kids, a really brisk walk or running really fast helps...(and it keeps the kids from getting spanked)

when i am mad at my husband or mother in law i beat the crap out of a punching bag.....then i go out in nature and yell a little...then i return to the bag and finish it off

if stress is caused by a busy schedule the best thing to do is YOGA...very calming....lately i have done pilates too, but i have not decided yet if they are as relaxing as yoga

other things i do:
get a massage
hang upside down on the kids monkey bars (great for aggression)
talk it out with a close friend (this one works the best when taking classes, friends give a great boost)
meditation beside the river

and when all else fails...i grind my teeth until one of my molars break then i have to go to the dentist and have it repaired....i tell my dentist all about it and he tells me off and treats me like a kid....then i get home, take a little yellow pill, and sleep!

Answer 2

There are hundreds of technique's out there.But before I Get into them let me just say that there so little research done in this field that it is just shameful.( and it is only b/c of the "big boys" in the field that don't want the research done since they can lose potentially billions of dollars). OK sry let me continue what I was saying in beginning. You should definitely try reducing the stress thru the source of whats causing it but working on the assumption that you cant I would advise, since it is effecting your sleep patterns (which can be the source of your stress(don't think about it to much just listen)). What I know works and you should try is a simple breathing technique that I always use when I am having trouble sleeping Deep breathing and feeling all your muscles loosen. It takes practice. You must do a lot more research on the subject b/c it is huge, way too much to type up. To make it easier try researching "guided imagery" That is guarantied to help reduce stress also look into breathing techniques sry I cant elaborate, but you should definitely research the subject it will make a difference. Good Luck :)

Answer 3

Sleeping

Answer 4

Answering easy questions and voting help put me in a hypnogogic state, which helps relieve stress.

Answer 5

i talk to my husband about it and an listening ear is better than anything else and in no time i feel relief. can't keep it too much cause no point getting myself explode and kill myself.......

Answer 6

it's all in your mind... really. i always say that i can do better if i'm calm and don't stress about things. this way i have much more chances to resolve problems than if i was stresssed... good luck

Answer 7

Listening to nature sounds..and Classical music..Going for walks..Crunches and situps..and pushups..Tai Chi..Reading...Yoga

Answer 8

Going into my kitchen, & creating something---a meal, a dessert, several desserts! LOL!!
Some folks can paint & draw & create sculptures. I just like to cook.

Answer 9

i used to smoke, but now, i take a deep breath and try to clear my mind and consider the whole situation, and calmy think of the best approaches on things.

Answer 10

Pills

Walking, meditation, long warm bath with lavender bubble bath