How do you deal with the everyday stresses?

[Lacy]

I got a part time job recently and it has really help me by having something to do to help keep my mind off of my problems. Best thing I could of done for myself instead of sitting around this house all the time.

My advice is find something to keep you busy and that will help keep your mind occupied on other things.

[Bandit]

I go scream as loud as I can at the trees and listen to the echoe. Or scream into a pillow. That somehow releases tears and then I feel better.

Other times I burn incense like sandalwood, frankincense, cedar, myrrh... I made an altar of candles and lanterns in one place to relax with quiet meditation.
I also blow off different kinds of fireworks from time to time. There is something about the explosion and different chemical effects that keeps me at bay. I try to keep my temper down so not to break anything so I light fireworks for that instead.

Then I look at the handicapped & those with severe chronic pain and realize how much harder some people have it than I do.

Water helps, like the rolling waves and a trickling waterfall or fountain. Falling to sleep in the bathtub is relaxing...so relaxing I cant get up sometimes. Then I crack the window just an inch so I can hear the traffic going by on the snow in the winter. That really helps get me through the blizzards.

I also like to take a scenic drive two or three times a year when the seasons are changing. Riding the bus has a calming effect on me because driving in todays traffic is very stressful. Watching birds fly & go in & out of the bird houses... and leaves fall as they shimmer like gold in the sun and wind then walking through the crunchy leaves.

Baking hundreds of cookies, all different kinds, then passing them to everyone as homemade christmas gifts relaxes me to a degree. Much better than fighting crowds for store bought gifts that they may not even use.

These things are soothing to me.

[Mi Bankruptcy]

SEX..

If need to explain how it temporarily relieves stress.. I am soooo sorry..

[Beyondrepair]

SEX..

If need to explain how it temporarily relieves stress.. I am soooo sorry..

At least it's fun and FREE!!!

[BROKENN]

SEX..

If need to explain how it temporarily relieves stress.. I am soooo sorry..

OMG! My husband only knows that one also! That is his answer to the universe....

Wife: I am tired and stressed.
Husband: I know how to fix that!
Wife: I need to think on how to solve blah blah problem...
Husband: It works for that too!

[Mi Bankruptcy]

OMG! My husband only knows that one also! That is his answer to the universe....

Wife: I am tired and stressed.
Husband: I know how to fix that!
Wife: I need to think on how to solve blah blah problem...
Husband: It works for that too!

Hey... It sounds like you know where I live and you're bugging my bedroom??

[lillaimof2kids]

OMG! My husband only knows that one also! That is his answer to the universe....

Wife: I am tired and stressed.
Husband: I know how to fix that!
Wife: I need to think on how to solve blah blah problem...
Husband: It works for that too!

ROFL!!! Sounds like my DH too! LOL