How do you relieve stress?

**lv4dogs** · 05-03-2006, 09:01 AM

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** · 05-03-2006, 09:21 AM

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

**Sara luvs her Tinky** · 05-03-2006, 09:56 AM

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** · 05-03-2006, 03:57 PM

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** · 05-03-2006, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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

**smokey the elder** · 05-03-2006, 09:10 PM

Veg out with a book, a lapful of cats, and VOX on XM radio (sorry for the commercial...

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**CalliesMom** · 05-03-2006, 11:03 PM

I was out at the vet school. I have a friend who is in his 3rd year of his PhD program in psychology and there were only 3 people (inc. him) who were accepted that year. I know funding is really difficult to find and he struggles with the stipend he is paid. He has to work another job, as well, to support himself.

**finn's mom** · 05-03-2006, 04:02 PM

I drink green tea. Hot tea always makes me feel more relaxed. I listen to music, cuddle with Finn. I'll work out, too, if I'm needing something more to pump me up than relax me. Or I'll go get something really luxurious done, like a pedicure. Sometimes just sitting outside watching the sunset is nice, too. Dancing at the end of the week is always something I look forward to, also.