How do you relieve stress?

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Well, I try to relieve stress by relaxing or doing something healthy- but sometimes it's hard! Today I had a huge let down as I was finally rejected from a grad school (after an interview and $400 later getting down there, they say they have no funding ).

Anyway, I made myself feel better by eating a huge bag of Reese's peanut butter cups and buying a bunch of stuff for the pets online. I do feel better now!

How do you relieve stress?

[buttercup132]

sorry bout school but I must laugh at your way to relive stress .

I usually take the dogs for a walk and take pictures or go in the back yard with them and Ted

[Roxyluvsme13]

Err, I usually cry. It always makes me feel better. Or I confess my problems to Alicia (buttercup )

[sammy101]

I take the dogs for a walk,and take pictures of them and misc. stuff outside.Then i take a hot bath

[Kfamr]

Sit outside in the backyard with my Muttlies. I just cuddle them in the grass, all three at once. They know when I'm not feeling well and just stay by my side.

[dab_20]

Well I used to eat, awful habit, but I quit that now! I usually take the pups out to play soccer and take a hot shower. Sometimes I go jogging, and when I'm really stressed, I really like to push myself so I tire out and take a nice long nap... get away from the real world for awhile.

[captain]

Music works for me .......... and sitting on the floor with my spotties.

However, might have to try YOUR method of eating and shopping - sounds FANTASTIC!!!

[Pembroke_Corgi]

sorry bout school but I must laugh at your way to relive stress .

Haha yeah not the best way to deal with things....but luckily, I only break out the chocolate on when I'm reeeaaally upset- but it always does the trick!

[zoomer]

When my parents bother me I usually grid my teeth and eat chocolate. Sometimes I squeeze or hit stuff Other tims I just relax... like lie on the floor or something.

[Cincy'sMom]

Doing something with the dogs always helps. If I am work, a power shopping trip, or &!tch fest with one of my co-workers at lunch helps relieve some stress.

I also play sports. Right now I have volleyball on Wednesdays, soccer on Fridays and in few weeks will be starting softball on Sundays.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

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.

[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!!!

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Thanks everyone, those are great suggestions!

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!!!

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.

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.

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

[king2005]

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

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

[Vette]

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