Stress

[sgluckadoo]

How do you reduce stress?

I know there are productive ways to manage stress, but I don't use them. I, unfortunately, over eat to cope and would probably drink if I could afford to!

[linderlizzie]

One of the best ways I've found to destress is to deep breathe. Breathe in through your nose to a count of 4; hold it for a count of 7; exhale through your mouth to a count of 8. You absolutely cannot be tense or stressed as you're deep breathing. 

[darkxtsuna]

Exercise, Play a FPS game, Go out with friends and party that's my way to reduce my stress level.

[sgluckadoo]

I take blood pressure medication to help manage stress. unfortunately, exposure to stress early in life makes it hard to cope with it later in life as well.

[babyturtles23]

I think about what it is that is stressing me out. You can either do something to fix what it is that is stressing you out or sometimes there is nothing that you can do about it and it is out of your power. In that case I just remind myself that I cannot fix it so I should not worry about it and that everything happens for a good reason. Then I usually do something that will relax me or help me get my mind off it like go out or watch a movie at home or with friends.

[countrygirl12]

I like to chop trees,

And with every blow of the ax pretend it is the person who is stressing you out that is getting the chop. lol

[ffwoodard]

I manage stress by music, reading, walking and plenty of B vitamins. These techniques have really helped me....a lot.

[texasmom32]

Generally a little time to myself helps, maybe go shopping to just take a drive.  Also listening to music, deep breathing and chocolate.  You can't go wrong with a good chocolate dessert! 

[batmobile]

I am careful about my situations... I handle people and $ wisely to avoid stressful situations... I pray, do what I enjoy and try ti relax around people that love me and stay away from drama...unhealthy habits and unmature decisions make stress worse for yourself and others.

[Tresbn00]

I try to be proactive. I don't like to take on more than I can handle. I eat right and drink plenty of water. I exercise in the morning and try to get a second cardiovascular workout between jobs in the afternoon.  I try not to take anything too personally. I confront problem areas so that they do not become larger from neglect. I take fifteen minutes every morning to walk the dogs, say my prayers and Thank the lord for another day.  I take another fifteen minutes to plan out the day ahead of me and set my goals-leaving them flexible enough so that something comes up I have it covered. That is how I handle stress.

[sherryfan]

Take couple deep breath and be alone and listen some classical music 

[jcalexis]

I try to exercise; sometimes I meditate or take nap time.

[melodylogan45]

I reduce stress by using the "self talk technique", when i feel the stress coming, I remind
myself that if i do not stay in control and think about why I am getting stressed that i will
get sick and be in pain. I also go walking to reduce it and watch tv.

[veronica773]

When I feel stress coming I get my crocheting out.  Sometimes I breathe in deep and let it out slowly, sometimes I exercise when I am really stress.  I try to exercise but days when my back hurts I can't.  Also mediate really helps, get all your bad vibes out of your mind.

[davidh121]

I like to listen to music when I'm heavily stressed, but it's apparently not working too well as I've been having for over a year on and off headaches and body aches. I should try using meditation readings.