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How do you de-stress?

I was a christian for 26 years and was used to praying through the hard times to feel better. Now that I don't believe there is a god out there in control of everything, I've had to come up with other ways to de-stress. Sometimes I just remind myself of how far I've come and what I've been capable of. Sometimes I take deep breaths. How do you de-stress when things are tough?

LisaL81 7 May 8
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I shop. Spoil myself rotten. Works every time!

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I mow laws by hand, trim trees by hand, do physical labor for an extended period of time. That de-stresses me and makes me feel in control and even makes me feel like I have accomplished something. Praying is a wast of time that accomplishes nothing!

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Listen to Solfeggio Frequencies, Theta waves, Hypnosis. Also close your eyes and do nothing but focus on your breath for 3 minutes. At the end of 3 minutes you will be completely relaxed

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I take a lot of time to not get stressed in the first place, prevention is better than cure. But if I am a bit strung out then I turn to my hobbies and interest, which are also part of the prevention.

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The best way for me to de-stress is to do one of two things, or both together. I make a conscious choice to stop thinking about whatever has stressed me, but I first must resolve the stress-trigger as best I can. The best thing for me is to spend time with my dogs. They are about a 400 year old breed, and have been called "comfort spaniels" because they are incredibly good at offering comfort, as they are intuitive and empathetic, not to mention soft and cuddly! Just the act of hugging and cuddling is calming, but brushing or stroking the dogs can do the same thing. I can take that time to move my mind to more pleasant subjects...

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...nature ,music,rest,good food,
pleasant thoughts,aroma thearapy,beautifull
sights&sounds,reading,hobbies,exercise,
like minded group support,daydreams,ect.

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Masturbating. It's a problem though. Some places don't have a safe masturbation space. Especially the subway and public library. R.C. Churches have those little masturbation closets where you can be alone or have help fro
m the dude in a smock.

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Maybe go out and drink with friends. The friends part is important since hopeful the situation will be fun and alcohol if used in a safe manor can be a pretty good distressor but it can easily turn into a depressor if your not careful.

I think everyone else covered most of the ways to distress.

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I destress by singular sexual activities LOL

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