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Stress relief
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Whats a good way of relieving stress,
At moment I would say I mostly use alcohol however I think I might have had a drink spiked or something the other day and had a really bad night where I got really bad couldn't stand and basically just was in a state.
Smoking? Looks stress relieving but I know its disgusting but getting tempting
Self Harm? Nope don't need someone else doing that and I aint starting because it seems to be addictive
Violence? Im a pacifist
Walks? Too lazy
Play an instrument? Can't don't want to learn
Any ideas peeps?
At moment I would say I mostly use alcohol however I think I might have had a drink spiked or something the other day and had a really bad night where I got really bad couldn't stand and basically just was in a state.
Smoking? Looks stress relieving but I know its disgusting but getting tempting
Self Harm? Nope don't need someone else doing that and I aint starting because it seems to be addictive
Violence? Im a pacifist
Walks? Too lazy
Play an instrument? Can't don't want to learn
Any ideas peeps?
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I would say exercise, but then you said you were too lazy, errm, theres sex, be it by your self or not, thats quite good.
Reading is always good, get yourself lost in a good book.
If you gave me more symptoms of when your drink was spiked I could make a good guess at what it was if your interested.
however if you're lazy you could try baths with lavender or booking in for a massage
also reading, meditation, yoga, spending time on a hobby, taking an evening class, seeing/talking to friends, eating and sleeping well can all help.
mind's guide to managing stress
Susie
Strategies:
Exercise- etleast three times a week
Delay- delay your response in a stress situation- Count to 10.
Laugh- Is there a way to laugh at the situation- or laugh at ourselves?
Rearrange- Rearrange or restructure family routines to relieve high stress times.
Distract- Clean house, rake leaves, or work on a project.
Talk- Talk to a friend, another parent, family member- over and over if necessary.
Take Care- To take care of others, we MUST take care of ourselves. Prolonged periods of stress can lead to illness.
Choose- Choose to be around people who make you feel good and help you to be kind to yourself.
Take Control- Are there even small ways in which you can control certain aspects of stressful situations? (action helps avoid depression)
Change- Change your appraisal of a situation. Is there a differeny way of looking at the problem that will relieve stress? Ask a trusted friend!
Predict- Predict possible stress in the making, and work around it.
Delegate- are there things that your partner, friend, neighbor, or child can do to help you? Sometimes we take too much on whe others are willing and capable of helping.
Creative Visualization-
a. Relax, close your eyes
b. picture in detail what you want, want to accomplish, etc.
c. make affirmative statements about this if its happeneing NOW.
d. Focuz on this image in the morning, before bed, and any other time you can think of.
here are a few ways to cope with stress:
plan ahead. breath slowly. do something new. anticipate needs. Prepare for rain. Tickle a baby. Get help with jobs you dislike. Read a story. Stop a bad habbit. Go on a picnic. REMEMBER, STRESS IS AN ATTITUDE. keep a journal. look for the silver lining. say something nice. Avoid negative people. make repairs. practice grace. do things in moderation. strive for excellence, not perfection. develop a sense of humor. find support. watch a movie and eat popcorn. get enough sleep. play with a child. plant a tree. throw a paper airplane. remember your options. quit trying to fix other people. look at problems as challenges. put safety first. break down large tasks. unclutter your life. write it down. avoid tight clothes. make duplicate keys. say "no" more. avoid chemical aids. Stop talking negatively. look at the stars. Doodle. visualize winning. avoid negative people.
P.S. RELAX! TAKE EACH DAY AT A TIME...YOU HAVE THE REST OF YOUR LIFE TO LIVE.
Anyway - the thing is, to not let yourself get stressed. Mellow out. I know it's hard... but I managed to do it almost overnight. But there may have been a certain catalyst elementin my situation.
Anyway - when I did get stressed I found a good session of sitting down and 'airing out' my stress through imaginary violence helped, though often left me tired even though it was only in my head!!! heh