Stress Relief

[nailit]

Experiencing stress (to a greater or lesser extent) is a part of the human condition.
How do others here cope when presented with stressful experiences?
TV?, Meditation?, Drink?
Thanks. :-)

[maggiebee]

If I'm really stressed out, I lie down on the sofa with a blanket over me and go to sleep for at least an hour. Usually works.

[EDDIE51]

Go down the Pub and get a few Pints of Finest IPA inside you.

[nailit]

If Im not drinking (which I try not to) I pop pills...zopi's, benzo's of one kind or another etc. Tried meditation and the new buzz word of mental health services, mindfulness. Tried the hot bath and a nice cup of tea approach and listening to some relaxing music etc. But chemicals of one kind or another do it for me at this moment in time.

[maggiebee]

Sorry to hear that nailit - not sure that chemicals are of much use in the long term, but whatever floats your boat.

[nailit]

Thanks Maggie.
Chemicals don't really 'float my boat' as such but whatever gets us bye I guess. We are all just trying to get by the best way we can at any given time. :-)

[ABSpareEditor]

I have moved this thread into the category "Body & Soul".