How do you relieve stress?

[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!!

[Glacier]

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!

[Lizzie]

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!

[Sevaede]

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.

[Lori Jordan]

I have an odd way i get in my car set the car on cruise down old dirt roads turn the music up load so i cannot hear myself thing..It works for me

[Samantha Puppy]

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.

[carole]

To be perfectly honest i have no idea how to relieve stress effectively, i wish i had the magic answer, so if anyone does, please let me know.LOL