How do you cope with severe stress?

[Flying Spaghetti Monster]

Putting on this outfit and running around (including going to the gym or the mall) makes me feel better about myself

 

[Gary Mitchell]

^ Don't forget the lasso.

 

[Flying Spaghetti Monster]

I have one!..

 

[Kor]

I hit the gym really hard.

Kor

 

[Flying Spaghetti Monster]

I sometimes dress up a bit

 

[Discofan]

I hit the gym really hard.

Kor

Or if you like boxing you can hit Jim really hard too.

 

[Velocity]

How do you avoid getting prune hands? I hate that.

Well, the actually bathing doesn't happen until the bubbles or the bubbly is all gone.

 

[Discofan]

Well, the actually bathing doesn't happen until the bubbles or the bubbly is all gone.

So it's not like Champagne then. (Which is another way to deal with stress but you had better not make a habit of it.)

 

[rhubarbodendron]

try using a pint of milk or a dollop of cream instead of the champagne. It gives you a very tender skin and it's rather relaxing. Maybe the scent of milk revives memories of being comforted and protected as a baby.

 

[Discofan]

try using a pint of milk or a dollop of cream instead of the champagne. It gives you a very tender skin and it's rather relaxing. Maybe the scent of milk revives memories of being comforted and protected as a baby.

I wasn't talking about bathing in the Champagne.

 

[Peach Wookiee]

I have a song that might help a little...

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I listen to this when I'm really tight.

 

[Verteron]

Walking in a random direction until I'm tired. Often I get about 10 miles. Through the city or into the countryside, depending on my exact mood.

 

[rhubarbodendron]

^ that wouldn't work for me. Walking keeps my muscles busy and satifies my flight instinct but it won't stop my brain. When I have severe stress I need something that works as an off-switch on my brain, else I think in circles. I made pretty good experiences with audio books. And lots of chocolate.

 

[Mrs. Silvercrest]

I used to not deal with it and just keep busy thinking I could stay ahead of the stress. Now I have things in place I know will help me. Stopping to think about why I am stressed. If I know and it just can't be avoided for a while, I play my favorite movie, I go for a long walk, I cuddle with my cat, I eat comfort food and remind myself whatever the stress is it won't last forever. I don't know if that helps?

 

[Discofan]

Assuming your stress is caused by one person, in particular, to punch a punching ball (with their face on it) every now an then would help. I think. Plus it's a lot safer than punching the real McCoy.

 

[terrypippa]

Wine is my savior. Lol

 

[JirinPanthosa]

See: Drunkl TNZ thread.

 

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