What's a good way to relieve stress/anxiety?

[IranianDemocrat]

I really need to find a good way to relieve stress.

[hlthe2b]

1. well, I suppose lots of ways...

exercise, getting outdoors, yoga, mediation...

But for me, nothing beats hugging on a warm pup (adult or otherwise, dogs rule for the unconditional love they give)! Try hugging on one and hanging onto your anger-- just can't happen...

[ILeft]

2. onanism........................eom

n/t

[La_Serpiente]

3. Go out an excercise

What will happen is that your body will release a neurotransmitter called endorphins. What are endorphins?

Endorphines is the stuff that makes you happy. When a person takes ecstacy, the body releases endorphins into the body. These will keep you happy and increase your self-esteem.

The only difference between working out and ecstacy is that working releases the endorphins naturally. Ecstacy depletes your body of endorphins. If you take too much ecstacy, you will run out of endorphins and lose any sense of elation for the rest of your life.

[onebigbadwulf]

7. Yup

the best natural ways to relieve stress are the following:

1. an intense workout weight and cardio
2. a nice big healthy meal (take your time eating and digesting)
3. 10 hours of sleep

Those are the three ways your body most effectively eliminates the overly damaging corticosteroids, adrenaline, and other stress hormones that linger in your body with stress.

[northofdenali]

4. Beers!

Plus hugs. Dynamite combo!

[Catfish]

5. Sweat a little...

Absent the opportunity for something more exciting, I use exercise to relieve stress. If I can't get to a gym when I'm feeling stressed, even a walk seems to help. Only thing that works in the long run is trying to remove the cause of stress but there are some things you have to live with in the short run, such as Dubya.

[ComerPerro]

6. Buy a guitar

Play it.

I am serious. Great stress relief. Terrific creative outlet

[Southsideirish]

8. Say the rosary.

Its well known that repetitive prayers are considerd "mind savers" that is, through the ages, opppressed and suffering people have fled to them in order to find peace of mind and save their sanity. If said in conjuction with watchful breathing the effect can be extremely calming and even joyful as the prayers can be offered for special intentions. Excellent for insomnia, also. Good luck!

[UrbScotty]

9. Go to GD.

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[bicentennial_baby]

10. Yoga

Trust me. I'm a lil stress monkey, and yoga class totally chills me out.

[toddzilla]

11. blow things up, shoot people, save the world.

video games baby!!

[raysr]

13. Relieve Stress

Read "Portnoy's Complaint"

[radwriter0555]

12. KLONAPIN

works for me.

[Amaya]

14. For me it's

I Write and do yoga. Also I meditate a lot. That helps a lot.

[Stone Cold]

15. masturbation.

[kyrasdad]

16. For quick relief

Chamomile tea with a sprig of mint
A warm bath with lavender oil
Sleeping with labender in your pillowcase

For long term
Meditate at least twice a week, more if possible
Burn a stick of Nag Champs incense when you come home from work daily

[BiggJawn]

18. Nag Champa's a little potent...

Jasmine works for me.But I burn the champa, too, (it's been HELL these past few weeks)

"Getting a grip on yourself" is VERY under-rated! don't knock it if you havent tried it...

[Swede]

17. Bran!

Nothing like a good movement.