How do you relieve stress?

[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

[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.

[anna_66]

Sorry to hear about school, that really sucks.

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

[moosmom]

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"

[lv4dogs]

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!

[sandragonfly]

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

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

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!!

[CalliesMom]

Not to change the subject, but I am. Pembroke, what department did you apply to? The reason I ask is that I graduated from Auburn this past August. Just curious.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Not to change the subject, but I am. Pembroke, what department did you apply to? The reason I ask is that I graduated from Auburn this past August. Just curious.

I applied to the Phd program in experimental psychology. What dept. were you in?