09-12-2012, 12:46 AM
Hobbies that demand concentration (but the outcome is unimportant, like say archery). Anything that works off stress hormones (like aerobic exercise) and also like the hot as possible sauna/cold shower/sauna routine.
Trying to find the funny side (or failing that finding something else to laugh about).
Sharing with friends (I'm careful to share more joys than pain and I also return the favor listening to them), it helps me feel supported.
And an attitude of "this, too, shall pass."
When I was younger, yes. But now (almost 30) I find that if I'm stressed I can't focus on the music so it doesn't help me with that anymore.
Trying to find the funny side (or failing that finding something else to laugh about).
Sharing with friends (I'm careful to share more joys than pain and I also return the favor listening to them), it helps me feel supported.
And an attitude of "this, too, shall pass."
Rawr Wrote:No body mentioned music? I only skimmed the page, but surely music is a big factor in handling stress.
When I was younger, yes. But now (almost 30) I find that if I'm stressed I can't focus on the music so it doesn't help me with that anymore.