What are some ways to deal with stress? ways to cope?

Question

I am not handling my stress very well ,and could use some ways to cope or ease it ?

Answer 1

exercise!!!!!  it does wonders for your physical health and mental health.  exercising produces seretonin and dopamine which help with depression, etc.  also, make sure you are having a "restful" sleep....meaning no interuptions and enough hours.  find a hobby...something you really enjoy.  i love reading, cooking, journaling, and scrapbooking.  remember, stress is part of our daily lives and we have to have an outlet.  also remember that negativity is contagious, but so is positivity...so surround yourself with positive people.  also, find someone to talk to if need be.  good luck!

Answer 2

Stress can cause alot of physical ailments.We've all had our share so here are some of my ideas.I do more than a few.Listen to some light classical music or soft type music,the kind that puts you to sleep,Find a good book to read,take a long relaxing bath in a whirlpool or sauna if you have one,have a glass of wine with some good fruit like watermelon,go for a walk or a run and take a mp3 player with you,ride a bike,journal all of your angerr or sadness to whoever or whatever is bothering you ,then tear it up and /or burn it,beat your pillow with a baseball bat,scream into your pillow or in a car alone by yourself,put clothes into a pillow case,hang it and then beat it with your fists till you exhaust yourself,drink alot of water,try to have a regular bedtime each night and stick to it,be in bed an hour early and listen to music or read till you fall asleep,No TV at that time but before then you can watch comedys or old movies,nothing with violence or too much action,drink warm milk nightly,pray,be thankful constantly for the good things in your life when you are feeling blue,eat healthy,write letters to old friends and never give up no matter how stressed out you feel or are.Also,Have a good cry when you do need to,try to be good to yourself,and don't vent on others too much,eat apples,they are crunchy and healthy too,chew sugar free gum,Make Love with the one that you Love whenever possible and try not to get uptight over little things.It's just not worth the frustration.Hope this helps you some....

Answer 3

Go out and have fun.  Let your hair down and leave the stress at home

Answer 4

Start giving thanks and praise to the LORD. Keep doing it until the stress leaves and coping is no longer a problem. We cannot do it enough in our lifetime. You SHALL find this is the VERY BEST medicine you can take for well being.

Retired Private Investigator that specialized in domestic relations.

( Divorce and Child custody )

Answer 5

Read. I have read 9 books since I decided on July 4th to tell my husband I want a divorce. I haven't actually told him yet (making sure we are out of debt first) but he's aware of how I feel about ALL of his actions over the past 16 years.