Stress relief ideas needed, please!

[RedHedd]

I read an completely useless and inane trash mag or book. (enquirer or a harlequin romance) something that just lets your mind wander and you will find humour in.

Ah yes! I also do that - Good trashy, mindless blather. Watching Entertainment Tonight or The Insider is also good. Another stress-relieving thing to do if you don't have a frost-free freezer is to defrost it - whacking at the ice with a hammer REALLY helps!

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Thanks for the ideas...I am feeling a bit better now. I will just have to wait and see how much the car costs to fix- then I will certainly try all of the above!

[Kfamr]

Boy, I could use some suggestions, too! Eesh, especially since I am running 2 swaps and a contest - and people just like to make it hectic.



At work, when I'm feeling stressed, I go in the walk-in freezer where no one can hear me and scream. It was recommended to me by a co-worker. I feel so much better when I walk out.



Really, though, a nice walk with the dogs or simply sitting outside in the yard with them. Cuddling on the couch with a pup or two works, too.

[BC_MoM]

Eesh, especially since I am running 2 swaps and a contest - and people just like to make it hectic.

Like me!

[Kfamr]

Like me!

Please knock it off.

[BC_MoM]

Please knock it off.

Oh, ok. I'm sorry.

[lvpets2002]

Going home after work & hugging each baby with whisker kisses {cats} & cold nose smoochs with the (dogs).. Giving out treats & watching them all be so happy && that just makes me so happy that I forget anything else going on.. Yes long walks too..

[Uabassoon]

I agree that taking a long walk is a great stress reliever. Whenever I'm feeling a little stressed out I like to hit the gym. Sometimes when Alexa is feeling extra stressed I'll drag her (kicking and screaming ) to the gym with me. As much as she complains she always feels much better afterwards.

[Catty1]

One or more of these thoughts might help?....

Subject: Statements by stressed women

1. You - Off my planet

2. Not the brightest crayon in the box now, are we?

3. Well, this day was a total waste of makeup.

4. Errors have been made. Others will be blamed.

5. And your crybaby whiny-assed opinion would be...?

6. I'm not crazy, I've just been in a very bad mood for 30 years.

7. Allow me to introduce my selves.

8. Sarcasm is just one more service we offer.

9. Whatever kind of look you were going for, you missed.

10. I'm just working here till a good fast-food job opens up.

11. I'm trying to imagine you with a personality.

12. Stress is when you wake up screaming and you realize you weren't
asleep.

13. I can't remember if I'm the good twin or the evil one.

14. How many times do I have to flush before you go away?

15. I just want revenge. Is that so wrong?

16. You say I'm a bitch like it's a bad thing.

17. Can I trade this job for what's behind door #2?

18. Nice perfume. Must you marinate in it?

19. Chaos, panic + disorder - my work here is done.

20. Earth is full. Go home.

21. Is it time for your medication or mine?

22. How do I set a laser printer to stun?

23. I'm not tense, just terribly, terribly alert.

[Marigold2]

Oh I know what you mean about stress. I went to the eye doctor today and got bad news again. I have glaucoma and my levels are way above normal. I have to have laser eye surgery on the 26th. I have had it before and frankly I would rather have my toe nails ripped out. It is the worst thing to go through, the worst. However if it saves my eyesight that is what I do. So today was a hard, bad day for me. How did I relieve the stress. Well I told myself how lucky I was to have such wonderful friends, three healthy sometimes annoying children, precious pets, a warm home and I wasn't dying. I grabbed a bag of popcorn and sat down and read a good book. Sometimes I take a bath with a bag of chocolate and a book and a glass of wine or some kind of drink with fruit and vodka. I like to joke that I will drink anything with an umbrella. Good luck to you and remember, this to shall pass. Congrats on working on your masters. You have already done so much postive in your life. Be proud, be strong, the best is yet to come.

[Marigold2]

Oh I love those, very funny.