How do you relieve stress?

I hang out with the dogs mostly. My hubby knows it's been a bad day if I head straight for Earle when I get home. It's been horrendous if I call him before I leave work and tell him to put Earle in the house for me!

If the dogs caused my stress, not that my little angels ever do that, I cuddle a kitty, usually Kasha. She likes to be held the most.

Sometimes I soak in a hot, bubble bath--if we have enough water. (we are on water delivery)

And somedays nothing works like a few shots of Tequila! :p

It depends on the level of stress and reason. If I'm angry, I walk or go out in the garden and do some heavy landscaping. If I'm going through long term stress because one of my cats is very ill, I drink gallons of tea, eat dark chocolate (so I don't eat too much) and cuddle the cats. If I'm trying to work through a stressful problem, usually something financial or a problem at work, then I prune - I love pruning!

Spend time with Tango usually...whether that be taking her for a walk, playing with her in the yard, sitting with her in the yard or grooming her. I'm not sure why, but spending time with her almost always makes me feel much more relaxed.

Hey,

I am really sorry about your grad school's lack of funding. Where did you apply? My son just finished Freshman year at Pitt (he's on an academic scholarship - had baseball scholarship offers, but not a full ride like what he got from Pitt) and he is already talking about grad school. I know how nerve racking this can all be. Good luck in your search and try and stay calm!!! :D

I like to cuddle my cats. They are wonderful for helping out. Also, I like to sing or look at pictures (wannabe photographer- *as if* my photos were even slightly indicative of that. HA!). Also, I enjoy drawing, sculpting, and painting.

I try to find something funny and laugh the stress away.
a lot it works... sometimes not

I find working on my 3 websites helps a lot, & if that causes more stress I usually curse (under my breath), get up, stretch & grab a nice cold pop.. Pop does the trick everytime. Pepsi/Coke works best but I drink Coke Zero so I don't get fat again.

Thanks everyone, those are great suggestions!

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Originally Posted by BOBS DAD

Hey,

I am really sorry about your grad school's lack of funding. Where did you apply? My son just finished Freshman year at Pitt (he's on an academic scholarship - had baseball scholarship offers, but not a full ride like what he got from Pitt) and he is already talking about grad school. I know how nerve racking this can all be. Good luck in your search and try and stay calm!!! :D

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I applied at Auburn University (in AL)- it wouldn't have been so hard to take except after flying down there, they NOW tell me they have no $$ and they were supposed to let me know by March 31 whether I got in or not.

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Originally Posted by king2005

I find working on my 3 websites helps a lot, & if that causes more stress I usually curse (under my breath), get up, stretch & grab a nice cold pop.. Pop does the trick everytime. Pepsi/Coke works best but I drink Coke Zero so I don't get fat again.

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Yeah I drink quite a bit of diet soda too. Too many! :D

I go down to the Long Wharf dock and sit by the water where I scattered my Dad's ashes and talk to him. May sound strange, but it works for me!!

I only WISH I had money for "retail therapy"

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Originally Posted by Pembroke_Corgi

Yeah I drink quite a bit of diet soda too. Too many! :D

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I put on 20p from pop a few yrs ago & then another 30p since last sept (I think that was from being depressed inside).. But with Coke Zero there is NO sugar or calories so I can drink it all I want now & keep loosing weight :) Diet pop is still has calories, so becareful

Sorry to hear about school, that really sucks.

And as for what I do to relieve stress....Powershopping and puppies:D

If it's money related, I make my husband massage my shoulders as that is where I carry all my stress.

If it's not money related, I go out for a bit of retail therapy.

Mostly nature related in one way or another, taking the dogs hiking or for a walk, gardening, etc...
Shopping also helps sometimes, although I have to admit I rarely buy things for me, usually it's for the critters. But hey it works!

..cry, bury in cats, photography, photoshopping, scrapbooking, jog with crayola ..depends on what, why, where, who. :)

TAKE A LOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG SHOWER!!!

That ALWAYS makes me feel better... if i'm stressed out, too hot, or have a headache.... then when i'm all fresh and clean.. I cuddle with Tinky and Jupiter.... those purrs and kitty kisses.. make me soooooo happy!! :D