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Aug 18, 2011, 06:40 PM
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I think my biggest stress reliever is painting. When I get into mania when I paint abstract mostly I let out all of my anger and rage! It feels great. It doesn't always do the trick, but sometimes..just sometimes it does! That sometimes is a lifesaver!
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Aug 18, 2011, 06:44 PM
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Painting is a great one.
I used to knit and crochet and do needlepoint and cross stitch. I always had something on the go. Since my carpal tunnel surgery and now that I have arthritis in both hands, I can't do needlework anymore. Now I try to read (hard when I can't concentrate) or play solitaire or other games on my smartphone. I like angry birds.  Listening to music is good too.
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#3
Aug 18, 2011, 06:47 PM
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Nice Phoenix_1. I like to crochet as well, sorry to hear it is painful to continue doing it. There is such beauty that comes out of it. I love angry birds as well! I am also addicted to Einsteins logic!
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Aug 18, 2011, 07:46 PM
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I come here, and drink wine. Sometimes both together!!
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Aug 18, 2011, 07:47 PM
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Sometimes all I can do is curl up in bed and sleep... or try to sleep... otherwise reading is a great one for me but the concentration thing can be a problem!!!!
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Aug 18, 2011, 10:30 PM
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Does "taking a Lorazepam" count as a stress reliever? It really is the only thing that works for me sometimes
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Aug 18, 2011, 11:13 PM
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I love painting, but I can't do it to ease my stress. My perfectionism often discourages me from being able to create something: I worry too much about the outcome. But writing, however, fixes me up really quickly. I'm best at expressing myself through words. Also, I've been meditating for 6 1/2 years & it does WONDERS.
When I'm manic, I love to have discussions with people about just about anything (especially controversial topics) or I like to put on music really loud & sing & multitask. It's not exactly calming, but it puts me in a happy place. : P |
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Aug 19, 2011, 07:13 AM
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My stress reliever is MUSIC! I have my Ipod stuck in my ears from the time I get up in the morning, until the time I go to bed.
If I am angry, I listen to angry music. If I am stressed, I listen to calm music. When I am sad, I listen to sad songs. When I am happy, I listen to upbeat songs.
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Aug 19, 2011, 08:38 AM
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I love to color in my daughters coloring books!
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Aug 19, 2011, 10:01 AM
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I love coloring books! Hahaha I thought I was the only one.
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Aug 19, 2011, 10:04 AM
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Yes painting.
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Aug 19, 2011, 01:17 PM
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How do you know when a bird is angry ?
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Aug 19, 2011, 01:34 PM
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I ride my bike for about 20 miles and I feel like a million dollars. With the Ipod in my ears. But I've been sick now for over a week with bronchitis and can't ride, and feel like the anxiety/mania/craziness is about to take over. Riding my bike is my main mood stabilizer. Think I might try a few miles today.
But also a kind of perfectionist, and I can't just ride a short distance. It is all or nothing. I also play flute, which works well in combo with the riding. But hard with the lungs a mess. I need to get back to my pastels and drawing. I was looking at them last night, and this thread reminded me that also is a good way to unwind.
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Aug 19, 2011, 02:30 PM
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I like to chat, visit my friends, play with my cat, play a game, read.
I am trying to get to the point where I work out 4-5 days a week.
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Aug 19, 2011, 06:27 PM
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OK, first... yes kids coloring books are fun but check art stores or online for the grown up coloring books!!! they rock! I usually have to use colored pencils though because some are SO detailed.
It has taken 4 years but now I can ride my horse when having a hard time. She too has an abuse history so it took a LONG time for her to lean that I would not hurt her because of my emotions... I just want to sit on her back while she walks around or want to pet her or cry on her VERY broad shoulders. We also play ground games. Our new favorite is when we take turns mirroring the others emotion.
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Aug 19, 2011, 06:42 PM
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Quote:
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Aug 19, 2011, 10:53 PM
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Reading, writing, going for hikes, playing with my son, going to the beach, and sleeping.
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Aug 20, 2011, 11:05 AM
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sleep..although it doesn't really relieve stress..but it postpones it.
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