When stress builds up, what's your release method?
I suppose you could let the stress build until it’s release in a huge cathartic explosion but those tend to have negative consequences so let’s keep answers limited to constructive stress relief methods.
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Like @chels I write and sleep. Sometimes I’ll watch a movie or play video games or Fluther. Lately, I’ve been taking my dog to the park which I find is very peaceful.
If none of that works, I cry. I usually feel better after crying.
Plant a rose bush. You have to dig a BIG HOLE first and amend the soil. It is backbreaking work, particularly if you have shale and clay that pretend to be soil. But then you end up with a beautiful rose bush.
Well, I like to “release” my stress in a certain manner, if you know what I mean.
giggity
I like Gears of War for the xbox. It provides the fantasy that I have more control over my life than I actually do.
Exercise helps me too.
Yes Erich, masturbation is an acceptable answer to this question.
Getting out my chain-saw!!!!
@Captain_Fantasy With a partner helps too! Even if they are the ones producing the stress? Hmm – I’ll have to ponder that one.
Of all the things I’ve tried, nothing works better than listening to music while chopping some firewood.
I must say, I’m tempted to try @gailcalled‘s method.
turning to my pet birds and fishes for diversion . . . sleep or nap also works.
A brisk walk.
Some really physical work, like digging or hammering or throwing junk.
Kneading dough.
crying.
My kitties! All five of them!...
..or is that what gives me the stress in the first place?
Well i had never stress(so i think atleast)
I think i would go meditate during my Aikido lessons it really helps. And Aikido is a sport for the calm ones i suppose.
Play video games. Call a friend to vent. Go out and get wasted. Go for a long, long run. Sleep/listen to music.
I turn up my stereo really loud and dance around the kitchen like a lunatic. If I’m lucky, my husband and my two year old son join in – watching those two dance is hilarious. Flipping shapes + much hilarity = zero stress.
Exersex is fun. But, next time, I’m going to plant a rose bush.
Really, I like that idea. :)
And the product lasts longer than 30 seconds.
@gailcalled The product of exersex could, at certain times, last a lot longer than 30 seconds.
I’ve found that exersex is sometimes synonymous with digging a hole.
So in a way, you’re both right!
Sex is good. Failing that, masturbation. Making music. Dancing. Bicycling. Forgiveness. Resolution of whatever is causing stress.
No matter what the timing, pink aromatic roses in a blue vase (like my grandmother’s in my avatar) will always last longer than the Guiness’ female orgasm record. Do both, I say.
@gailcalled I was referring to the other product of sex – like my son, for example! Hope he lasts longer than pink roses.
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