What do you guys normally do to release stress?
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That would depend on the type of stress. There are times that destroying something works very well. There are other times that a drive filled with road rage helps. It all depends.
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myself i train in martial arts ( Kempo to be exact ) i remove myself from my problem so i am not around the person or place. then i focus on the fact that i am in a area where no one can get to me mentaly to stress me out more. plus the exersise helps the fustration part of it. or i just leave and go to a cheap movie or something. but sitting around does not help unless your planning on sleeping. just make sure to lock yourself in the room and don't awnser the phone or door until you cool down. make it your terms of when you feel relaxed enough to go back, not cause you get called somewhere otherwise you carry the stress or anger with you.
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I handle my stress with at least 45 minutes of exercise every day at the YMCA.\nNothing else works as well.
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The key to getting rid of this anxiety is doing something you love to do and that easily passes time. An example of something you might do to relieve your stress is exercise (lift weights, run, etc.).\n\nGood Luck!
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Take a bath.  Get a massage.  Spend one hour of every day with no phone, no computer and nothing expected of you, and in that hour just relax, pray, and think about things that make you happy.  And eliminate extra stressors from your life, they will only drag you down.
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Exercise. I have to admit that I'm usually stressed out but I HATE exercise. But on the rare occasions that I decide to walk or jog, I feel great!\n\nDo as I say; not as I do!
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I NOTICED THAT MY BINGE EATING WAS DO TO STRESS. SO HOW I STOP MY EATING WAS  NOT BUYING ANYTHING SWEET OR JUNK FOOD WISE TO HAVE IN THE HOUSE. ALSO I WOULD ONLY DEFROST ENOUGH FOOD TO FEED MY FAMILY FOR THAT DAY THAT WAY THERE BE NO EXTRA FOOD WATING TO BE COOKED UP. \n\nALSO ON MY MOST STRESSFUOL DAYS, I GET HOME AND TAKE A WARM BATH, TURN ON SOME SOFT MUSIC AND CANDLES AND JUST LET THE WORLD CONTINUE WITHOUT MY FOR THE TIME I'M IN THERI. THEN I WOULD PUT ON MY FAVORITE LOTION ALONG WITH THE MATCHING BODY SPRAY.\n\nON WEEKENDS I GO AND PLAY TENNIS (OR ACTUALLY LEARNING TO PLAY TENNIS) OR ANY ACTIVITY THAT YOU LIKE.
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Take a moment to pamper myself once in awhile. Relieve stress by meditation, yoga, or just kickin' it and watching something on the tube. Music makes me dance, dance makes me feel good about my body. Taking a long walk and breathing the fresh air and wathcing things around me makes me appreciate the fact that I am here, and in the body I am in.
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get comfortable, wear loose clothes, have a soothing warm light around, try not having some kind of wokstation near where you sleep..it is pretty important to have a stress free zone with a neat, uncluttered set-up. lie down, read a little if you want to, close your eyes, and try and absorb the calm...appreciate yourself and your qualities, hoping to begin the comin day with all the positivity you can
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Hobbies are wonderful.  Meditation, pets, music, hitting a pillow, a glass of wine, reading, games, getting massage regularly, giving massage to a significant other, sex, laughing (preferaably not at the same time), entertainment like movies or TV, etc.  Pick something you like and do it.  The biggest thing I have seen that helps...just staying active mentally and physically.  FI you feel good you will look good and be your body and mind will not get as stressed and not hold as much stress.  Hope it helps.
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sit down in a quiet place and think about some things that make you happy, and some things that make you stressed out. pick one (or more) of the happy things, and try to do it/see it/listen to it/feel it more often. when you are experiencing whatever it is, really let yourself enjoy it.\n\nthen, think of one of the things that makes you stressed out. think about the way you like it (perfect) and what will happen if it's not perfect. next time you see it not being perfect, take a minute to relax and see if it's really as bad as you think before you change it. this is something you can teach yourself to do. \n\nwith both, start slow and do one at a time- you're not going to change everything overnight.
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Exercise is a great stress reliever.  Instead of reaching for food, try going to a walk or run to clear your head.\n\nAlso, try having healthy food around to snack on instead of junk food.  You can crunch on tons of celery for very little calories.
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Exercise is wonderful for releasing stress and relaxing....I love to run when I am stressed. Also just taking the time to breathe in and out deeply, can really make a big diffrence in your stress levels. ( try it the next time your are feeling stressed and overwhelmed)
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pull out my eyelash's 4 when i stress, any one else no how to stop?
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I found a great stress website.\nCheck out ( http://www.reducingstress.net )\nGood luck.
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Depends on whats causing the stress. For example, if its work related then a chat with your boss or, more extreme, leaving for a new job, would help. You really have to sit and think whats making you stressed and deal with each thing individually. I was off work for 2 months last year following family problems as I just lost the plot (usually very laid back and easy going but suddenly snapped, yelled, threw stuff then broke down in tears all in my office), I went for some counselling and that put everything into perspective. Good luck.
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Some people might criticize the way I handle stress, but I think it's very healthy.  Rather than playing it cool and denying that I am under stress, I yell, curse, and throw things.  I don't do this around others though.  The point is that I acknowledge my feelings.  If times get really hard, then I find that a nice drink helps, LOL.