2007-02-13 08:50:16 · 16 answers · asked by greennchic 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Long walks with some good music playing in headphones.
2007-02-13 08:53:05 · answer #1 · answered by Reserved 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of ways:
-Reading one of my favorite books, like Harry Potter or A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
-Talking to one of my friends on the phone. They always make everything seem better!!
-Watching one of those sitcoms, like Full House, Raymond, or The Simpsons. The characters comical problems draw me away from my own.
-Depending on the season, play in the snow or swim in a lake/pool/ocean. This is even better with friends/siblings/family.
-Go shopping! You don't have to buy anything if you don't want to/can't afford to, just amuse yourself with the various stores.
-Try out a new recipe. Cooking is always great for me! Need some ideas? Go to http://www.foodieview.com/
Other ways that can relieve stress, but won't take your mind of the problem:
-Angry? Write a furious/evil letter or e-mail, but don't send it. You will regret it eventually, and the point is just to let off stress.
-Sad? My pets always cheer me up; I talk to them about my problems as if they can talk back. Don't have any? Try it with stuffed animals, or just vent to yourself.
-Another way to help yourself if you're sad is to let yourself cry, and think about it. Then you can get over it.
2007-02-13 09:03:10 · answer #2 · answered by hiperociti 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Swimming is a good sport. You're keeping busy, focusing on the effort, you're in a different environment (so it's easier to get your mind off things).
Ironing with music on helps too... I guess it's because it's a repetitive, somewhat relaxing, activity, that requires a little bit of concentration, but not too much.
2007-02-13 08:59:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going to the gym and working out really hard, or taking the dog for a long walk... or going to a good movie (better than watching at home with all the distractions).
2007-02-13 08:54:33 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I notice that everyone is saying exercise... I recently tried YOGA for the first time and found it to be VERY relaxing! I went home and sleep like a baby that same night! It wouldn’t hurt to try it!
I also do kickboxing twice a week and it helps as well!
2007-02-13 09:12:49 · answer #5 · answered by sunflowergirl_28 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a few things that work for me when I am absolutely stressed out.......I weight train, go for a jog, play raquetball or ( and I am NOT being funny here because this is serious ) I( masturbate........ALL of these work wonders for me ! I feel much better when getting my heart rate up and not thinking aobut the things that stress me......I feel fabulous after any of these activities ! I hope one of them works for you ?!?!
2007-02-13 09:14:21 · answer #6 · answered by Jim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Working out at the gym, reading a good book, this yahoo question and answers, watching a comedy, house cleaning, video games.
2007-02-13 09:52:25 · answer #7 · answered by IzzieB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Top of the list is mental peace achievable by regular prayers.
Next is eat according to your body physical needs.
Third is pay attention for daily exercise e.g walking, jogging etc.
2007-02-13 08:58:16 · answer #8 · answered by Dr.Qutub 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
set your mind so you think in terms of a corridor, put each worry in a room behind a door in the corridor. shut and lock each door , and you as the only key holder, then when you are ready only open one door at a time, keep the others firmly locked. deal with each thought one at a time, do not open the door to another until until the room open is resolved. graguarly work down the corridor, as others worries come in, lock them in a room and forget them....... my corridor has stout doors made of hardwood so they cannot get out.
2007-02-13 08:58:00 · answer #9 · answered by trudidog7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jogging, reading a good book, watching a funny movie, a hot bath or singing.
2007-02-13 08:56:13 · answer #10 · answered by slo1970 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋