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Wow, My life has become a great big steaming, boiling pot of stress stew. I can't take it much longer, in fact I broke down tonight, snapped at some friends, cried, and looked for a way to bring serious harm to myself. Obviously that is not healthy, I know this, so please don't pound that into my head. I know. What I want to know is, how should I handle my stress and what are some good tips for relieving it?

Masturbation. And therapy.

Masturbation.

Damn. I wanted to say that. :p

Wow, My life has become a great big steaming, boiling pot of stress stew. I can't take it much longer, in fact I broke down tonight, snapped at some friends, cried, and looked for a way to bring serious harm to myself. Obviously that is not healthy, I know this, so please don't pound that into my head. I know. What I want to know is, how should I handle my stress and what are some good tips for relieving it?

Exercise is a great way to relieve stress.

Damn. I wanted to say that. :p

Masturbation. And therapy.



I figured masturbation and/or sexual activity would be the answer of most people.

I maintain with a combination of physical exercise. I run, box and do yoga fairly regularly. Not saying you have to do all those things, but it would shock you how much a simple walk in the park can help, even when it is snowing or pissing rain.

I spend lots of hours bent over a book, or digging through sample bags looking for fishbones and beads, so it's really important for me now to reduce the tension on my back and neck. I find the yoga helps that, plus there are pretty women doing it. And running helps get my wind up again. The boxing I do because I like it, and it lets me express my tension in a sane healthy way. Look for some way to get the stress out. Then find someone who is trained to listen who you can work your stuff out with. It will help.;)


*whoops* I forgots to add masturbation. But my wife is sort of youngish so I don't do that much any more...when single, it's the second best way of relieveing stress and letting you sleep...

Valium.

Damn. I wanted to say that. :p

Well, normally I would have said "sex", but it's Zilam, so...

You could always try a FPS, just take your stress and frustration out on some virtual people, or other players on Multiplayer.

Well, normally I would have said "sex", but it's Zilam, so...

Yeah, and I don't have sex because Jesus put a lock on my cock.

Yeah, and I have no sex because Jesus put a lock on my cock.

Sure, blame Jesus...

Sure, blame Jesus...

Hey I could get some easily if it wasn't for my blasted morals and shit. Hell, I'm sure I could go over to Sweden, and have you all over me ;)

Carry a midget around on your back.

wtf???


why a midget and not say... a naked woman?

Carry a midget around on your back.

I think that would solve all my problems in life.

"Give me your money, punk"

Then I turn around and the midget does a karate flip of my back and breaks the guy's neck.:cool:

wtf???


why a midget and not say... a naked woman?

Naked women are obviously sinful silly boy/girl/bot

the later it gets the weirder it gets...:rolleyes:

bot?


BOT?

Am I not flesh? Can I not bleed?

*stabs self in eyeball*

Hey I could get some easily if it wasn't for my blasted morals and shit. Hell, I'm sure I could go over to Sweden, and have you all over me ;)

I don't know what's sadder, those being true, or you believing them to be.

I think that would solve all my problems in life.

"Give me your money, punk"

Then I turn around and the midget does a karate flip of my back and breaks the guy's neck.:cool:Exactly! It's the perfect solution. And they're funny too!

I don't know what's sadder, those being true, or you believing them to be.



So you argue my morals, but not my claim that you want me? ha I knew it! :p

the later it gets the weirder it gets...:rolleyes:

bot?


BOT?

Am I not flesh? Can I not bleed?

*stabs self in eyeball*

Well, this is the time when all the freaks and wierdos(The aussies and europeans) come out.:p

OMFG! it';s 2 am fer me! I got togets to bed! My sweety is snoozy!:eek: :fluffle:

Wow, My life has become a great big steaming, boiling pot of stress stew. I can't take it much longer, in fact I broke down tonight, snapped at some friends, cried, and looked for a way to bring serious harm to myself. Obviously that is not healthy, I know this, so please don't pound that into my head. I know. What I want to know is, how should I handle my stress and what are some good tips for relieving it?

Spending time with folks you care about, and just chilling.

And I've always found physical contact to be soothing. And by physical I don't neccasarily mean sexual, although to an extent that can be a great stress relife as well. Cuddling is the best stress relife ever. A nice medium between the two.

Wow, My life has become a great big steaming, boiling pot of stress stew. I can't take it much longer, in fact I broke down tonight, snapped at some friends, cried, and looked for a way to bring serious harm to myself. Obviously that is not healthy, I know this, so please don't pound that into my head. I know. What I want to know is, how should I handle my stress and what are some good tips for relieving it?

A bit of the old ultraviolence usually helps me...

Nah, really, when I'm stressed I usually chain smoke.

Wow, My life has become a great big steaming, boiling pot of stress stew. I can't take it much longer, in fact I broke down tonight, snapped at some friends, cried, and looked for a way to bring serious harm to myself. Obviously that is not healthy, I know this, so please don't pound that into my head. I know. What I want to know is, how should I handle my stress and what are some good tips for relieving it?
Fap fap fap.
Good call Fass

You could always try a FPS, just take your stress and frustration out on some virtual people, or other players on Multiplayer.
Bad idea, exercise is better. Sitting down at a computer will just make him angrier.

Wow, My life has become a great big steaming, boiling pot of stress stew. I can't take it much longer, in fact I broke down tonight, snapped at some friends, cried, and looked for a way to bring serious harm to myself. Obviously that is not healthy, I know this, so please don't pound that into my head. I know. What I want to know is, how should I handle my stress and what are some good tips for relieving it?

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Making sure to get at least 8 hours of sleep a day works, unless you're going to use the excuse that you're too busy to do so.

You should frolic naked in a dandelion patch. Works for me.

Of course, that is dependent on the weather, but if you frolic naked in a flower shop, it'll give you the same experience. Except for the screaming. Also, you cannot frolic as long in a flower shop because chances are good that the police will be on their way shortly. *nod*

i have no idea how to deal with stress. i try to avoid it myself.

i recommend that you take a good long look at your sources of stress. there are responsibilities that you are taking on that you dont need to be doing. drop them. if someone else doesnt take them on, they didnt need to be done. if other people are putting stress on you, talk to them about backing off. if you cant get them to change their behavior, drop them (if only for now).

figure out your priorities. rearrange your day. imagine that you are helping someone else with this problem and do what you would recommend to them. ask someone else how they would fit in all the things that must be done in your life. make time in your day for exercise. take breaks regularly and do something physical.

stop trying to change other people. stop resenting other people for being the way they are. recognize that you are human. dont expect more from yourself than you would expect from someone else.

start saying that serenity prayer and take it to heart. you know the one..."God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference."

I play the piano, though any musical instrument is good.

In terms of listening to music, Mozart is good, or Bach (specifically JS). I'd suggest sticking to major keys, but it depends on the cause of the stress as to what I want to listen to. Else find some chill-out album, there's plenty of nice ambient stuff thats relaxing.

What Ashmoria said...

Also as mentioned playing a musical instrument is cool. I've never actually been taught to play the piano but I'll play what I can. I learned Bach's Preludiom by ear, although it's a pretty easy piece. If I feel like I have too much work to do I'll take a break by playing a few tunes to get me in a calmer, more creative mood. That way when I go back to my work I get it done faster because my mind's more astute.

I find that if you're really stressed then having a good old scream and/or throwing beanie babies at a wall; provided it's not a plasterboard wall; then you risk creating holes in it... Also scribbling in a big black marker over the faces of celebrities you can't stand can be enertaining.

Masturbation. And therapy.

Fuck, you continentals are quick off the mark....

Wow, My life has become a great big steaming, boiling pot of stress stew. I can't take it much longer, in fact I broke down tonight, snapped at some friends, cried, and looked for a way to bring serious harm to myself. Obviously that is not healthy, I know this, so please don't pound that into my head. I know. What I want to know is, how should I handle my stress and what are some good tips for relieving it?The last time I snapped, I punched one of my walls, popping a blood vessel. The thought of permanent damage to my hand sobered me up and helped me come to grips.

I know I posted this last week but its actually meant to relieve stress so...

http://www.trevorvanmeter.com/flyguy/

edit: that Guru is smart :D

other than the obvious........(masturbation)


take a long walk alone in the sunshine
go to your room and turn up "angry music" really loud and sing along
write down everything that's stressing you out, rip up the paper and burn it, take the ashes and scatter them somewhere
take a day off, just to do nothing
figure out how you can cut back on the most stressful of stuff
eat chocolate

I can't take it much longer, in fact I broke down tonight, snapped at some friends, cried, and looked for a way to bring serious harm to myself.

Hey, that's a pretty regular thing for me, stress or no stress. I just let it happen, avoiding the self injury part (most of the time), let it wash over, and get it out of my system. A couple of hours later, or the next day, I'm right as rain. I think I just let it release, and then it's Ok-ish.

Exercise, reading a book, sex, playing with my dog and cooking are all excellent stress relievers for me. Not necessarily in that order. :p

Not necessarily in that order. :p I was a bit worried there for a second. :p

I recommend the following remedies:
- Go for a walk outside
- Drink some tea
- Run around in circles, somewhere
- Read something
- Talk so some bunnies

Wow, My life has become a great big steaming, boiling pot of stress stew. I can't take it much longer, in fact I broke down tonight, snapped at some friends, cried, and looked for a way to bring serious harm to myself. Obviously that is not healthy, I know this, so please don't pound that into my head. I know. What I want to know is, how should I handle my stress and what are some good tips for relieving it?

For me reading the Qur'an and prayer works better than anything else in this world( and I tried it all). So I'd say read your Bible and pray. InshAllah this will help a lot.

Excersise but not just normal running or lifting, you have to tire yourself the hell out everyday so bad you ache the next day. Key is intensity. After a few days you can feel your whole body tighten. Changes your outlook and stuff.

Yes I'm speaking from experience. Junior in highschool and varsity on the wrestling team... what the fuck was I thinking... :p\

edit: but when you do workout, you have to keep going for as long as possible. It sucks, you question why the hell your doing it, you feel like your going to hurl, but the pain leaves quickly after your done and the benefits are sure worth it. (which is why I think its a very good idea for aspiring scholars to be athletes aswell.)

Reading, turning on respawn monsters and god mode in doom and the obligaory fapping.

Try working out, learning a new skill, and reading some good books. If that fails the next step is loads of alcohol, and if that doesn't work cocaine and heroin speedballs will cheer you right up. Personally though, I'd try to avoid step 3.

Wow, My life has become a great big steaming, boiling pot of stress stew. I can't take it much longer, in fact I broke down tonight, snapped at some friends, cried, and looked for a way to bring serious harm to myself. Obviously that is not healthy, I know this, so please don't pound that into my head. I know. What I want to know is, how should I handle my stress and what are some good tips for relieving it?
Find a pointless, nonoffensive and non-intellectually engaging activity. Meditation works, so does playing one of the more old school ASCII-type RPGs (like Angband, just avoid any games with plots or game mechanics that are even remotely complicated).

What I did was move, and it's working out great.:)

Wow, My life has become a great big steaming, boiling pot of stress stew. I can't take it much longer, in fact I broke down tonight, snapped at some friends, cried, and looked for a way to bring serious harm to myself. Obviously that is not healthy, I know this, so please don't pound that into my head. I know. What I want to know is, how should I handle my stress and what are some good tips for relieving it?

Buy an incredibly violent wargame in which you can bring carnage to enemy lands. Like CC or StarCraft. :sniper: :mp5: :gundge:

Zilam, I hope things get better for you. Try doing something that you enjoy, or listen to music that you like.

Buy an incredibly violent wargame in which you can bring carnage to enemy lands. Like CC or StarCraft. :sniper: :mp5: :gundge:

*cough* WarCraft *cough* Civ IV *cough* Wii *cough**cough*

Buy an incredibly violent wargame in which you can bring carnage to enemy lands. Like CC or StarCraft. :sniper: :mp5: :gundge:
Oh yeah, forgot about video games. Those are a good stress reliever too. I try to avoid FPS ones when I'm very stressed though, as they tend to make me tense up.