How can i relieve stress?

Question

I handle stress very badly and in an unhealthy way. I'm taking a health class now and were covering stress and said it could lead to traumas and other bad diseaeses. I've always had a bad history with stress when i was younger i would get so stressed out i would become physically sick. I also dont handle embrassment easily. Just today i found myself with a knife tearing up and cutting things i think i may have problems is thier anywayto relieve this?

Answer 1

VACATIONS!!!

Answer 2

When you find yourself feeling the bad effects of stress, you need to take action immediately. The sooner you begin the process of treatment, the easier it will be and the quicker you will be back to your normal state.

* The first step in the process is to try to identify the cause of the stress. Sometimes this is a known source such as a deadline at work, a pile of unpaid bills, or a relationship that is not working out. It can at times be more difficult to find the source of your problem.

o Often, many relatively mild stressors occurring at once can bring on the same stress as a larger problem or known source of anxiety or worry.

o Some people experience stress from events that occurred in the past (post-traumatic stress disorder).

* If you can identify the source of your stress, remove yourself from it or address the situation. That may be all that is needed to resolve the situation and your anxiety. Even if you are only able to get away for a few seconds or minutes, the break is important and can help you on the way to a more permanent solution.

o This break can be accomplished by physically removing yourself from the provoking situation (such as an argument) or mentally removing yourself from the stressor (such as financial worries) through a mental distraction, often called a time-out.

o The point of these actions is to allow you a moment to relax and formulate a plan for dealing with the problem at hand. Just having a plan can be a great stress reliever. It gives you a set of positive steps that you can work on to get yourself back to your baseline and out of the stressful situation.

o These steps should be broken down into tasks you can accomplish easily. Working toward a goal is rewarding. It prevents the hopelessness and lost feeling that can accompany stress and make it worse.

* If you are unable to determine the source of your stress, you need to seek outside help. Sometimes discussing your situation with family, friends, or a spiritual adviser can be helpful. If these routes are not successful, you should make an appointment with your doctor or a mental health counselor to help determine the source of the stress and rule out any potentially reversible medical causes of your stress.

Answer 3

When you get embarassed remeber that "this too shall pass." EVERYONE has been in an embarassing situation as some time or another and will be again. What would your reaction be if it happened to someone you did not know well. Would you laugh? Learning to laugh at yourself greatly reduces your stress level. Realize that you are doing the best you can do and sometimes you will make mistakes, friends will do you wrong etc. You need to figure out what is causing the stress and get to root of problem. Therapy would probably be good as cutting things up is not an acceptable behavior in any circles.

Answer 4

You could get medication perhaps something for anxiety although I think it's best not to take medication. I would suggest occasionallly taking long hot baths, getting massages, deep breathing, candles and relaxing music. Also eat brain foods like fish, vegetables, nuts and berries. Also drink lots of water and get exercise. Exercise help the blood flow and sends serotonin to the brain. Stress is all in your head which means you must take control of the mind and change your outlook on life. Change the way you think and feel about things. Always know that it couldd have been worse. Focus on the positive. If there is a problem, tackle it immediately and do not dwell on it or become overwhelmed by it. If there are issues that you can not resolve on your own, dont hesitate to ask for help or simply talke to someone about it and let them help you work through whatever it is that you are dealing with. And for those things that are impossible, learn to "let go and let God". Just leave it in His hands and He will carry your burdens for you. And remember the serenity prayer:
"God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference."

Answer 5

Just know how to listen to your body. If you feel like resting then go. Relax your mind by doing things like watching a movie. That is very stress-relieving. But choose a picture thstis really relaxing. Those in the genre of adventure, romance, and alike. Not horror, and thrillers. Firthermore, have an outlet. Write a poem or anything else. That's all. I am oftentimes stressed too but I always try to handle it not singly but with a lot of help from my friends, family, and God: )

Answer 6

Don't forget you are in control. You are deciding to let the stress take over or you are deciding to take control of it.
It is mind over matter. The matter is the physical effect of your
mental health reacting chemically to an un comfortable situation. We are animals and it is natural for us to fight or flee from our conflicts. Just today I let my body take over and allowed myself to become completely meloncoly to flee from what was bothering me. This safety mechanisim kept others from conflicting with me further. True thus is absurd behavior, but I allowed it to happen. Other times I become strong and stand up to what is bothering me and of course it solves the problem or at least I feel I've participated in some form of resolvement. You are strong enough to make a difference with your problems. Turn that fear of trying and that energy wasted on stabbing things into a productive attempt to confront your stressful situation. You will gain a fulfilling self assurance that you tried even if the problem wasn't resolved.
Here is a list of fity things to do to reduce stress:
Laugh, Watch a sunrise, Gaze at the stars, Stretch, Take a nap, Take a walk, Sing, Dance, Open the window, Slow down, Make time for yourself, Make friends with yourself, Give or get a message, Blow bubbles, Light a candle, Write a poem, Sing in the shower, Look for a rainbow, Set a goal, Forgive an enemy, Play, Eat comfort food, Practice kindness, Run in a race, Watch a funny movie, Visit a friend, Believe in yourself, Turn a cartwheel, Walk to school, Feed the birds, Cry when you need to, Keep a promise, Splash water on your face, Smile, Take time for yourself, watch the snow fall, Hope, Call a friend, Take a deep breath, Swing, Take a bubble bath, Spread joy, Listen to thunder, Go sledding, Tell a joke, Assert yoursalf, Give or get a hug, Forgive yourself, Trust yourself.
Above all
Create Early Bliss

Answer 7

well there are some easy stress relievers, like taking a bath, getting a massage, reading a book, etc.

Other people prefer more active ways to deal with stress.. if you feel something physical building up inside you, I would advise going for a run, or doing some kind of productive physical activity.

You can also talk to a therapist, not to get treatment, just to get good ideas that are right for you to handle your stress in the best way.

Answer 8

meditation, sports, self reflection, admitting your mistakes and trying to be a better person with a conscious effort. Random acts of kindness, be polite and friendly, do a good deed and help someone each day. You will feel better, like a good person. All you have to do is do it. Smile at service workers and cashiers, pay full attention to them, speak clearly and concisely to them, smile say goodbye tell them thier hat is nice or tell them thier shirt is blue (doesn;t much matter) You will see people react almost immediately, they'll smile and give a darn about you because you give a darn about them. And maybe someday as michael jackson suggests the lie will become the truth.

Answer 9

You need to seek help from a counselor/mental health professional. It sounds like you might have a chemical imbalance in your brain which could be helped with a daily prescription. I am not a health professional, but I do have a brother who suffers from the same "stress" symptoms. He has received relief from taking the medicine by his doctor on a daily basis that he's been prescribed.
Good luck. I hope this helps.

Answer 10

well if it really serious, you could see a doctor and there is medicine you could take to help you feel less stressed. instead of taking your stress out in reckless ways, you could use a stress ball so that you can take it out on the ball. you could also try taking a walk or go running or biking since excercing has been proven scientifically to release stress. just find what relieves stress best for you, for me it is going runnning. and dont keep your problems bottled up inside...talk to someone who will listen to you and give you good advice. also, sometimes crying it out does help.

hope this helped :)

Answer 11

I think you should go into a room when you get stressed, turn out the lights, turn on some relaxation music that you can buy at a walmart, hastings, or wherever, close your eyes, breathe deep. When you do this breathing take fold your hands, and cross your legs. When you breathe in, breathe through your nose with your tongue on the roof of your mouth, breathing out, go through your mouth with your tongue on the bottom of your moth.