I need help reducing stress, can you tell me what do you do to get over stress?
2007-10-13 18:36:00 · 18 answers · asked by Jeff L. 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Thank you all for your answers, i cannot choose the best answer because they are all very helpful, i will put vote on and let everybody decide.
2007-10-16 07:48:10 · update #1
Take Vitamin B. It helps manage stress and is safe in higher doses. Deep Breathe. Deep Breathing is a natural way to help you relax and if your body is relaxed you won't be affected by stress as much.
2007-10-13 18:39:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I am stressed I like to put my head phones on and turn up my Ipod so loud I can't think about anything else but the music that is blaring.
Not good for the ears but if takes your mind off of your troubles for a little bit.
2007-10-14 01:40:36 · answer #2 · answered by Laceyfromcali 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read my Bible...
Go to the used bookstore and browse and maybe buy 2 or 3 books and/or CD's.
Sleep
Buy some aromatic body gel and take a nice long, hot shower.
Think about all that is "right" with life (as opposed to mulling all that is wrong with life)... people I love, children in my life, baby kittens, clouds at sunset or sunrise... places I've been, adventures I've had..
writing about the stressor in my journal
Eating ice cream
2007-10-14 01:43:16 · answer #3 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
realize that your not in control, like everyone else in this world, and that it's ok to take a step back and admit that occassionally, and focus on the big picture. That you or I are not the center of the universe and that there are millions of kids everyday dying of starvation, etc. That will dwarf your problems and take away some of your stress.
2007-10-14 01:41:58 · answer #4 · answered by nightcricket 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like to drive around, take a walk, or talk to a friend about my problem. If all else fails I just walk outside and scream! But we live in the country so it doesn't bother anyone.
2007-10-14 01:42:04 · answer #5 · answered by bambi10 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually play with my dog. I find that watching fish swim is, strangely, relaxing. Also, after getting some sleep, some of the things that were bothering me earlier just sorta disappear from my mind.
2007-10-14 01:41:22 · answer #6 · answered by ❀Hapagirl❀ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I try to listen to music and I talk with my friends to calm down. Sometimes I even eat when I am stressed which I am trying to stop
2007-10-14 01:38:32 · answer #7 · answered by Jessie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I eat a lot of chocolate and bananas! And also listen to music...better if it will be classical music! And sometimes you can take a pillow and punch it several times! It really helps ;)
2007-10-14 01:41:45 · answer #8 · answered by Angel T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
recently I have been walking around by myself to relieve stress, I think it works well.
You do get to thinking about the stresses in your life, but by the end of the walk, you've gotten them all off your chest, so i think it works. plus, it's healthy.
2007-10-14 01:40:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
chocolate ,but then you will only put on weight and be more stressed.Next best thing is definately exercise it increases your endorphines and releases stress.
2007-10-14 01:40:24 · answer #10 · answered by butterfly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋