what do you do when you are stressed out?

Question

I try yoga but it is really hard NOT to think about this or that. I feel stressed quite a bit and would like to hear some of my peers relaxation tips! Thank you very much!

thanks everyone you have some really good answers!

Answer 1

It is very hard isn't it, the theory is we all have a choice and and that thoughts don't really exist, yes they are there, but we have to think them in order for them to exist. Now in theory i stress, we should be able to remove that thought from our minds therefore it is no longer an issue., but OMG i continually tackle my therapist on this as its all OK in theory but in practise it is very different. Once you have thought that thought, it is very hard to remove it isn`t, as the initail thought brings about another thought which brings about another thought and oh dear what a mess. So whilst we are all trying to practice this theory we all need something else to be doing to help as this take a long time lol. Breathing is a great way to relax, I mean really breathe, most of us know how to breathe to survive, but very few of us know how to breathe to thrive.Be very aware of your breathing, control your breathing, this is almost like a meditation, and it doesnt matter if other things float into your mind , thats normal, just re focus and allow you to concentrate on your breathing again.
When you think you are in control of your breathing,focus this breathing on parts of your body, such as breathe in and focus on your fingers and arms ok, so its almost like you breathe in from your finger tips all the way up to your arms and on your outward breath, you breathe down through your arms and out past your finger ends. Lie down to do this and do it on your legs also. Once you have done this and are totally relaxed finish of by imagining you are a whale that has that hole in the top of your head. Breathe inward from your toes right the way up to your head and on your outward breath let all your emotions and anger or whatever it is out through that imaginary hole in the top of your head. Its like an imaginary body scan like Jon Kabat Zinn does. It works trust me, give it a try,.

Answer 2

When you realise you're stressed and your muscles are tense just try to sit still for 5 minutes and focus on your breathing. Be conscious of when a thought starts creeping into your head, acknowledge that a thought has entered in your head and refocus on your breathing again.

Keep taking these 5-minute time outs until you can do this a little longer, and then a little longer.

Good luck. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

i use yoga and meditation. it's not easy and it takes a bit of practice to "quiet the mind" but it's well worth pursuing. it's also well worth checking out the book "the power of now" by Eckhart Tolle, which talks about the need to remain in the "present". we can spend so much time thinking about what has happened and what is to come that we miss what's going on right now.

Answer 4

When I feel stressed out.........I normally play the guitar because it calms me......after that I lay down in the couch and think about what I am going to do, so I wont feel stressed anymore.

I usually make up a schedule of what to do, for example at 5 I'll start doing my homework and later I'll work out...etc. It usually helps me feel relieved....like not too many things to do anymore.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Homeopathic Remedies for Anxiety / Panic Attacks / Stress / Depression(Bereavment) / Mood Swings (Totally safe, without any side effects or complications of any sort) :-

ANXIETY / PANIC ATTACKS & STRESS :-

Sudden with restlessness and fear of death, Panic Attacks, Aconite 30X or 200X,1/2 hourly (3 Doses)

Prolonged with periodic and panic attacks Arsenic Alb.200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)

With fainting spells; profuse sweating; worse in the morning Sulphur 30X or 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Makes patient walk fast; due to anticipation Argentum Nit 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Worse lying in bed and closing the eyes Carbo Veg 30X or 200X, 4 hourly (6 Doses)

Anxiety aggravated by upward or downward motion; going in an elevator; worse till 11 P.M, Borax 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxious about business even when seriously ill Bryonia Alba 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Full of apprehensions in the evening Causticum 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety and fears in the evening with restlessness and palpitation Calcarea Carb.200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety worse while lying still. Sad music ameliorates the complaints Manganum Acet 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety due to fright, fear,exciting news; stage fright; worse while appearing for examination or interview etc Gelsemium 30X or 200X 3 hourly (6 Doses)

Mood Swings, Anxiety due to grief or shock in the subconscious mind Ignatia 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety; better after eating Anacardium Or 30X, 4 hourly.

DEPRESSION & GRIEF(Bereavement) :-

Severe shock due to sudden death of loved ones; restlessness, anxiety and fear Aconite 200X. 10 min (3 Doses)

Prolonged mournings; cannot overcome the loss of loved ones and/or Mood Swings. Ignatia 1M or 10M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)

When the grief is in the conscious mind; patient weeps; does not like sympathy Natrum Mur.200X or 1M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)

For chronic grief and indignation Staphysagria 200X or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)

Depression with suicidal thoughts feeling of worthlessness, Aurum Met 30X, three times a day half hour before meals.


Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine (Cures Par Excellence)

Take Care and God Bless you.

Answer 7

i cry it all out. what i do is sit in the shower and let the water run all over me as i sit in there and cry it out.i don't have a cold shower i have a warmish cool shower. after i feel better. a bit babyish but I'm only 14. Ive only done it twice before but it works. it feels like your out in the rain washing it all away. the noise of shower helps to cover the noise of the crying. while your crying in shower listen to come clean by hilary duff lol.

Answer 8

Sit in the dark and listen to music with a bottle of cool water and the fan blowing in my face.

Answer 9

I find that if I ride my bike everyday at least 10 miles, it keeps me from stressing out. I like yoga too, but nothing beats an aerobic workout to calm the nerves.

Answer 10

I sleep or take a nap best solution all your stress is gone lol because you can't think about it! I need a nap now lol