Does laying on the floor help you feel less stressed?

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

I found out, when I am the most stressed or hurt, I like to stay alone and just lay on the floor. For some reason it helps me feel a little bit better.

[WindAtMyBack]

No, I do that for my back though.

If I stress out I do just the opposite. I don't want to be inactive, I want to be active to burn it off. When I used to do physically demanding work for a living, I had zero stress in my life. It got burned off before it had a chance to take hold.

I know a lot of people who work in offices go to the gym for that reason. After a day sitting in front of a computer they need to burn off some energy. Otherwise they'll go nuts.

[AviatorTom]

There's a good medical reason why lying flat (one the floor or bed, doesn't matter). It's a complicated process, but hers's a simple explanation.

When standing, gravity naturally causes blood to flow to your legs and feet, which causes the heart to work harder to get blood up to the brain, where it's most needed. When lying down, the heart doesn't need to work as hard because gravity isn't fighting it, and that results in a more consistent stream of blood to the brain, reducing stress.

[Blackcosmo]

Maybe it's because when you stress your body you feel better or more relieved.

[Jammaa]

I guess so. I highly prefer the couch or bed though

[RedStealthOperative]

That's interesting. It probably makes you feel that way, because you're closer to the earth, where you came from in the first place. The earth also has a baseline magnetic field and gives off ions which are healing to the body.

It's especially helpful when you can just lay out in an open field, or even practice some grounding.

[dynamicyandere]

I’ve never tried that before, but I can see how that may help you calm yourself and breathe. Breathing exercises are proven to help reduce stress and many breathing exercises are best done laying down. ☺️


Usually when I’m stressed I like to go for a walk. 🐾

[Sonorous]

It's what I did after I took an absolutely gnarly shit one day. It had me laying with my back on the floor for like 30 minutes just regretting whatever tf I ate the day before. It was a vibe ngl. 10/10, would do again

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

You are connected with the nature the most when you lay down. I like to be in sand. Just laying down there. Feels awesome.😍

[TheMajesticKing777]

No I don't lay on the floor but I do sometimes lay on my bed and stare up and try to find a solution to my problems

[andreasderjuengere]

My dog-buddies will come to lick my face :D
That's kind of cute - but does not help about stress issues

[Baylayy]

Take deep breaths and focus on it while you lay down. It will help more

[MikeInHawaii]

A recliner works better for me, or, lying down anywhere if I’m the recipient of a back rub.

[Charliefretz329]

Nope, it reminds me that it needs swept or vacuumed. Fixing or maintaining things helps me relieve stress… being productive.

[In_Trance]

Dealing with whatever is stressing you out makes you feel less stressed

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

It’s something you can’t change. Like a loss of a loved one.

[In_Trance]

Firmly disagree. I've been through it myself as everyone on this planet will at some point. You can deal with it

[monkeynutts]

I like falling asleep in tall grass under some large trees.

[Noodle_fan]

never try that
i like to sleep on floor when the weather is really hot though

[RuthlessAggression]

No, and it's gross too. You know our feet touch the floor, right?

[dolemite89]

i sleep on the floor on a japanese futon and my back feels so much better overall, i don’t like regular mattresses anymore

[Alex8736]

What helps me is sitting down on a soft couch resting my head between my knees taking deep breaths

[FunkyMonkee]

It can, if you tell yourself to relax.

[FilmGuy93]

It doesn't help me, but we're all unique people.

[Wise4myage]

No, but my bed and couch sure do.

[Sparkie460]

When I'm stressed I usually hit the punching bag.

[peedy]

No I try to tell the floor the truth

[SpaceGalaxy]

It does for me as well

[WhitneySnow]

Yeah it does

[888theGreat]

For ants maybe

[Anonymous]

no..