What’s the best method you’ve found for managing stress?

[charlean]

[Nomina]

I journal a lot more when I'm stressed. But I do the "why" method. To every thought or feeling I ask myself why until I get to the bottom of the issue.
Then when I go as deep as I can go (I could probably go deeper but I have my limits) and sometimes it doesn't need to be a deep thing, I get practical. I make a plan of what I want to do, why I want it and then make a list of what I need to do and just check the things off one by one.

It doesn't mean the stress or mild anxiety goes away completely but there's the feeling that I'm doing something about it rather than drown in stress. And as I move along the to-do list, the stress goes decreases. If it goes away quickly then I interpret it as I accurately pinpointed the source of the stress.

[charlean]

Thank you! I’ve been kind of journaling but I’ll try make it more consistent. I appreciate your comment!

[Nomina]

You're welcome. I used to to do free writing but it never really helped completely. Now i do a mix of free writing to let out the feelings, the "why" journaling and then trying to find solutions. Now seems to work better.

[charlean]

Yeah I’ve done that too. I’ll write about what I’m feeling as if I’m ranting it to someone and sometimes try to counter what they’d say so I reach the root of the problem and figure out how to work through it myself

[PrettyPriya]

Meditation. If you use good technique, it relaxes the mind and the body.

[charlean]

What techniques would you recommend?

[PrettyPriya]

@charlean

There are many different techniques depending on what you are after. For stress, a good relaxation would be where I would start. Key is not to give up because you think you aren't getting it at first.

This takes time to become really good at. If you put the effort in, it pays back big time. A Google search will give you loads of info on how to properly clear your mind and relax. Here is a quick article on different types of mediation.

Maybe a good place to start is really target which may be best for you. Then, research that a bit. You may always message me if you are having issues or want some advice. Good luck!

www.medicalnewstoday.com/.../320392

[charlean]

Thank you! 💪

[PrettyPriya]

@charlean

You bet girl! ❤️

[PrettyPriya]

@charlean

Thank you kindly for MHG ❤️

[charlean]

No prob🥰

[dustybiker]

Ride, ride, ride. Can’t do any thinking when riding a motorcycle. Requires total focus. Nice little rest for the brains racing thoughts. Come home exhausted and better prepared to deal with it all. Writing stressors down also helps a lot, lets your mind relax.

[Teaku94]

Watched a lot of porn. Wasn't healthy.

Cannabis mixed with food helped. Lots of negative stereotypes concerning cannabis.

So now it's church activities and exercise. Actually, the group of people that I interact with at church and during exercise are genuinely supportive.

So ye...

[FriendlyDrugDealer]

Meditation, sleeping, watching things on YouTube that are ASMR related or how things are built/ physics documentaries, working out, etc.


The best one is mediation for certain, its how I start and end my days.

[bones_20]

My Pomeranian!
He’s such a little champ and always knows how to lift my spirits when I’m down or stressed, etc.

[Gwenhwyfar]

Quiet reflection gaming and orgasms not necessarily in that order

[ChrisMaster69]

Archery, target shooting.
driving as you need to be focused

[Apulu_3]

Playing piano, writing the stress out in a poem, eat something tasty, take a small nap or spend time with animals.

[Laura456]

By not avoiding the stress. Work through it. Talk to someone about it. Find a solution to it. If working harder is the way to get through it do it.

[jshm2]

Sex and good company.

In fact, most people suffer stress because they are lacking in either or both.

[Xoirwinkan]

I don't normally get frustrated or angry, but when I do I often listen to "angry music" like Amon Amarth. I can unleash it and restore my emotional equilibrium.

[Elise93]

I’m a coffee addict so Starbucks is my best friend when I’m stressed out.

[_no_one_]

For me it's working out, gaming and going out exploring nature.

[najekim]

Don't allow yourself get stressed in the first place.

[Star_88]

Go outside or have a long nap.

[Loveydove]

Therapy, writing/journaling, praying

[Wise4myage]

Exercise has helped me tremendously.

[Truthatanycost]

Simple... staying single.

[disgustingweebtrash]

repeating "fucks sake" a lot

[livingnightmare]

smoking weed and going outside for some fresh air

[Cassie_1992]

Self pleasure, watch television. Ice cream.

[DoYouBelieveInMagic]

Meditation, excercise, diet and writing a journal

[andy530]

For me it’s masturbation and lists

[DrewJohnson]

Me too.

[Cubus]

Don't think about it too much.

[Fuentes]

My method is just burying it away

[Babygirl_S]

Listening to music.

[Julious0202]

Pray and go to the gym

[Texas_guy]

Exercise and jerking off.

[Gwenhwyfar]

Jerking off while exercising 😊?

[Texas_guy]

I’ll have to give that a shot. People at the gym may not be happy

[Gwenhwyfar]

Or they may… some of the girls at least. Though they’ll probably all deny it.

For real if I saw a guy jerking off at the gym and he wasn’t tryna hit on me or anybody else I might check him out out of the corner of my eye while I did my workout.

[Gwenhwyfar]

Would probably depend on my mood really

[Gwenhwyfar]

More like I’d enjoy the thrill of illicitly watching him as a one off thing more than something I’d wanna see every time as part of my gym routine

[Anonymous]

Smoking, which in the long run is horrible.

[Ryfyle]

Being a dick online.

[Pterodon]

Fucking

[shanesc30]

Masturbation.

[Anonymous]

Sex...