How Do You Deal with Stress?

[texasgal]

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This.

I don't know how some of you READ when you're stressed.. lol. I'd be reading the same page over and over and still my mind would be going #$(&^#&$(*#&* **grin**

I struggle with drinking when I'm stressed .. a couple glasses of wine or a couple beers .. but I think that's because I can then SLEEP!

I'm trying to find a different way to cope.. you know .. like prayer ... and SLEEP!!

 

[texasgal]

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Oh this fer sure!! Right before I fall to SLEEP!

 

[NGT ANGL]

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Yes I agree with that. They have horses on some rehab farms which are there for the women survivors of trauma to pat and groom, they dont ride, just groom them and pat and cuddle.
Theres nothing quite as nice as the smell of a horse when you get up close and nuzzle his neck while stroking his mane.

Gee i miss my horse now.

Ahhh...the smell of a horse...when I was younger and took horseback riding lessons (didn't have a horse of my own), I used to hate to wash my hands after riding...I just wanted to smell the horsey smell forever.......still do!

 

[Little Chicky]

I read a loooong book and don't put it down til I'm finished and stress-free!

 

[Chickenmaven]

If its bad, I call my mother.

If its really bad, I make DH take me out for dinner and WINE!

 

[Cetawin]

I really depends on the circumstances and the situations. There are times that I need to go innto the garage and kick and punch the crap out of my heavy bag. Other times, I grab a good book and run a hot bath...go in and lock the door. Other times, I walk on the beach or in the woods. If DH is not involved, he is my sounding board...he listens and gives me his thoughts or support.

I just try to step away from everything for a bit until I can work it through in my mind, clear my anger or hurt and then deal with it.

 

[insiderart]

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Peach and quite! Only Deb!

Let's see, I gorge on chocolate and get a facial tic. That's how I deal with stress.

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

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I buy more chickens and get ulcers.

 

[Boyd]

whiskey.

 

[Krysstyllanthrox]

Stress eat. I'm all about the comfort food.

I'm realizing now that I've seriously got to change my coping habits. Hopefully my pup is up for a good long walk tonight and that will help.