Time to relax...

[JD@af]

I think my favorite stress release past times are talking with close friends and family on the phone, going to see/renting a movie, or taking a nice, fast drive, though usually straight line as fast as the little engine that could will take me is something I find less intensive than the twisties. Only when it's really bad do I hit the bottle when stressed (I remember doing that once during my sophomore year of college after a particularly grating conversation with an ex). After a hard day (or week!), I have little desire to drink. I suppose that pot works better than alcohol for stress release anyway.

[kris]

Originally posted by DantesInferno


Hmm...somehow I don't think you'd object to a long bath if a woman invited you in... :right:

I know I could not resist if, you asked me.

[MBTN]

Well, you got me there.

[JD@af]

Originally posted by DantesInferno


Hmm...somehow I don't think you'd object to a long bath if a woman invited you in... :right:

You know, in reference to this point, I find it.. funny, that no one mentioned sex (at least not specifically) when it comes to stress release.

[speediva]

My stress relief:

FIGURE SKATING is number one. Nothing beats stepping out onto that ice and just gliding in any sort of pattern imaginable!!!!

I also like driving to get out my frustrations. I once had an asthma attack driving under stress, though, so that kinda took the fun outta that! Thank goodness that's the only full-blown asthma attack I've ever had, and it was basically post-traumatic stress induced...

Other than those, listening to music will calm me down, b/c I love singing. Posting in here is becoming a fave, too.

[Moppie]

Originally posted by JD@af

You know, in reference to this point, I find it.. funny, that no one mentioned sex (at least not specifically) when it comes to stress release.

Thats a good point, an orgasim is on the best forms of stress release there is. Maybe there's a few to many prudes in here.
If you can't find someone to do it for you, then doing it on your own will still have the same affect, it releases endorphines and other natural feel good drugs whether your with someone or alone. It also tenses and then relaxes all the muscles in your body which releases more natural feel good drugs into the blood stream. There very good for you.



I also enjoy a good long drive with some Floyd on really loud.
or going out drinking with friends, it all depends on how im stressed, and what caused that stress, sometimes even lying down with a good book is good.

[Heep]

Originally posted by MBTN
I take a nice hot, long shower. Baths are for women.

YES!! I forgot all about that, I do that too. I take like a 45 minute shower really hot, and just stand there, reflect on the day, sing, etc. The hot water pouring down is so massaging and relaxing.

When I'm driving when bored, one thing that really clears my mind is to pop in some Weezer (preferrably Pinkerton (especially "Pink Triangle", the lyrics and music to that are brilliant) when I need to clear my mind), crank it to near max, and sing as loud as I possibly can. I always end up coming home with no voice left.