Music. I try to go for a walk (with music), but music in general. Sometimes it’s Christian, other times, country. When I am beyond LIVID, then it’s normally Eminem (the Recovery cd).
We call it the radio (90% of the time). My car is hard wired, so either aux jack for music or thumb drive. So, it would be downloads for those options. 🙂
Writing, poetry, yoga, meditation are my go tos. But lately, I am doing my best to not identify with the stress or anxiety. There’s a big difference between I am stressed and I am experiencing stress. Often, the circumstances are beyond me or my control, and if there is no solution to the problem, it’s not a problem.
I agree. I’m not good at dealing with stress or understanding “I am experiencing stress”. But I have a new therapist who believes she can help with this issue.
I like the walking outside option more than the meds option, but take them if you need them. I tried an anti-anxiety med and it messed with my head too much.
Music doth soothe the savage beast.
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Music can transport me in an instant.
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Paddling the lake, alone. Water is my go-to when I need to chill.
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Water does it for me too. I can go for a walk at the park around the pond and watch the water. Ahhhhh…….
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Yes, sir. 👍🏻
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a fifth of Beam. oh wait. that would be some meditation music. the fifth is for the weekend.
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I have friends who can drink bourbon on the rocks. I cannot do it. Liquor has never been my thing.
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Exercise. Nothing like a good workout to let the negative energy out. Yoga is good too. Or meditation.
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I like to walk it out, walk it out. lol
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I know, I’ve seen your videos 🙂 walking is actually one of the best kinds of exercise there is.
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Walking helps me process things better. My mind gets clear.
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Healthy mind, healthy body 🙂
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Yep!!
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Meditation or the polar opposite…very loud music.
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Why loud music? And what kind of music?
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My dog
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Pups are great stress relievers. They are unaffected by anything it seems. They just want to lick and love.
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Certainly mine does
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It used to be floating in a backyard pool. Now it’s music.
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The moment I read your “pool” comment I was transported to the coolness of a pool. Floating all the stress away. Now I’m relaxed! 🙂
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Music. I try to go for a walk (with music), but music in general. Sometimes it’s Christian, other times, country. When I am beyond LIVID, then it’s normally Eminem (the Recovery cd).
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Now that music is mostly downloads, what do we call it? Albums? Records? lol
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We call it the radio (90% of the time). My car is hard wired, so either aux jack for music or thumb drive. So, it would be downloads for those options. 🙂
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Music helps, so does going for a walk. Solving the problem (if there really is one) works best.
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I prefer the walking method. I just need to get out for a brisk stroll.
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Writing, poetry, yoga, meditation are my go tos. But lately, I am doing my best to not identify with the stress or anxiety. There’s a big difference between I am stressed and I am experiencing stress. Often, the circumstances are beyond me or my control, and if there is no solution to the problem, it’s not a problem.
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I agree. I’m not good at dealing with stress or understanding “I am experiencing stress”. But I have a new therapist who believes she can help with this issue.
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Taking a walk or Watching movies.
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Any movie or one particular movie?
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I love thrillers, science fiction and adventures.
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Yoga, music, cooking and taking a long walk in a quiet place like a park or an empty mall.
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It seems that taking a walk is leading the pack.
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A warm bath… Time spent in a silent place, preferably outdoors. A glass of good wine, a long nap…
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Evelina likes a good glass of wine to calm her down. I’m not a drinker so I go for a walk.
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🦋 A walk by the river or hosing the garden. The latter is out of the question until the drought breaks though.
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Until I read about Australia I didn’t realize it was so dry.
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There are some coastal places that gets rain but in general it’s rather a dry country.
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Xanax.
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That stuff is so addictive.
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I’ve heard that. I take them on an as needed basis for an anxiety disorder. Maybe 1 a month.
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Music, chocolate, ice cream, a good joke, a good (very short) read, television, prayer, going for a walk, or just some sleep!
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A good walk seems like a better choice than ice cream. lol I’d weigh 1000 lbs.
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Haha
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I count my blessings…
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Interesting choice. And this works for you?
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Buspar! Lol. I take the anti anxiety drug. I also walk outside and meditate
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I like the walking outside option more than the meds option, but take them if you need them. I tried an anti-anxiety med and it messed with my head too much.
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Lol I walk outside. I’m now on CBD but continue to take buspar the CBD oil has helped but like you walking for me is what works the must
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It depends on what I am stressing about, but generally I take it to Papa or the Tarot.
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Does Tarot calm you down?
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Yes it does. You have to present. It’s the ritual of it too. Lighting candles, incense and shuffling, and you get answeres.
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