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i'm becoming emo. how can I de-stress? - Page 2

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HaruHaru
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
United States988 Posts
July 08 2011 18:10 GMT
#21
you should go workout at the gym or run. exercising helps a lot in terms of stress relief.
Long live BroodWar!
VPCursed
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
1044 Posts
July 08 2011 18:12 GMT
#22
I've had the same thing happen to me with the "downward spiral" about not being good at this game... ect.
and i beat GM's every day =/
funny, and somewhat comforting that someone would have it even at diamond level..
I just find ways to relax as much as possible when i get stressed. "Watch american dad/family guy" or just play some TF2 or doom3. : )
Torenhire
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States11681 Posts
July 08 2011 18:14 GMT
#23
On July 09 2011 03:09 kierpanda wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 09 2011 02:58 josemb40 wrote:
On July 09 2011 02:51 kierpanda wrote:
On July 09 2011 02:47 josemb40 wrote:
wait what? what does all have to do with becoming emo? you could just take some vacations or do a little trip over the weekend somewhere relaxing with your significant other


Emo in terms "making up problems and getting freaked out by them".

I had a vacation in early June. Flew to Montreal to watch a sporting event with my boyfriend. Had a great time, but then went immediately back to work.



ohh i got it, as all of the above said you could try to find new things to do or stay bussy, and if it persists or you feel you have been like this for too long, you could always go see a doctor. There are lots of anti-depressives and other stuff that can help you


The doctor's always an option, but I don't wanna get ahead of myself. I've been doing some internet sleuthing on anxiety and emotional control. If things get worse, I'll definitely seek some sort expert advice.


Making this blog post was actually pretty therapeutic. Hooray catharsis!


I had a girlfriend back when I was having issues - she helped a lot. I've got a super bad inferiority complex, but she kicked my ass back into shape, hahaha. Talking about it and just finding someone who is a good venting target is also really handy.

The red pandas were cute but Boo is still the cutest thing ever!! :p
SirJolt: Well maybe if you weren't so big and stupid, it wouldn't have hit you.
kierpanda
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States757 Posts
July 08 2011 18:18 GMT
#24
On July 09 2011 03:09 POiNTx wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 09 2011 02:54 kierpanda wrote:
On July 09 2011 02:47 POiNTx wrote:
Things I do is:

-Talk to friends.
-Listen to happy upbeat music.
-Play relaxing games like Minecraft.

This works for me.

[EDIT] For the losing streak, just stop playing for that day, and start playing again when you feel confident and well.


): Most of my friends are still in college, so I rarely see them.
They're all taking summer school. I graduated early and immediately entered the work force. When they do come home, they make ridiculous plans that I can't make.
Such as, "hey wanna go drinking? It's 2:30 on a Wednesday! let's go!"

Any other games you can suggest?

I'm playing Borderlands right now.


I don't have the biggest games collection so sorry. Minecraft works the best for me when I am feeling down. I think Borderlands is a good game too. I think the Portal series are good games too (if you like puzzling).

The game just needs to be rewarding and keep your mind busy. Starcraft is very rewarding when you win, but when you lose, you feel down. So that's not the best game.

Learn something new. I have this thing when I see something really cool, I want to be able to do it. At the end it feels very rewarding. Like learning to juggle 3 balls for example. Or learn how to solve a rubik's cube.

Also sporting like Kickboxer said would be good too if you like too sport. Personally I don't, but for a lot of people that works too.


I honestly have yet to check out Portal. My game collection is super small, and they're mostly shooter games for Xbox.

I have a rubiks cube on my desk that I received from a conference. So maybe I'll try learning how to solve it since everybody scrambles it when I'm not looking. ):


I used to do motorsports, specifically kart racing. But I had to quit the super competitive side of it because of college. I haven't raced in a few months just because the season's on a 2 month break period. Also it's pretty darn expensive too.

I cook things! :3 | Twitter: @kierpanda | www.eatgamelive.com
kierpanda
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States757 Posts
July 08 2011 18:22 GMT
#25
On July 09 2011 03:14 Torenhire wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 09 2011 03:09 kierpanda wrote:
On July 09 2011 02:58 josemb40 wrote:
On July 09 2011 02:51 kierpanda wrote:
On July 09 2011 02:47 josemb40 wrote:
wait what? what does all have to do with becoming emo? you could just take some vacations or do a little trip over the weekend somewhere relaxing with your significant other


Emo in terms "making up problems and getting freaked out by them".

I had a vacation in early June. Flew to Montreal to watch a sporting event with my boyfriend. Had a great time, but then went immediately back to work.



ohh i got it, as all of the above said you could try to find new things to do or stay bussy, and if it persists or you feel you have been like this for too long, you could always go see a doctor. There are lots of anti-depressives and other stuff that can help you


The doctor's always an option, but I don't wanna get ahead of myself. I've been doing some internet sleuthing on anxiety and emotional control. If things get worse, I'll definitely seek some sort expert advice.


Making this blog post was actually pretty therapeutic. Hooray catharsis!


I had a girlfriend back when I was having issues - she helped a lot. I've got a super bad inferiority complex, but she kicked my ass back into shape, hahaha. Talking about it and just finding someone who is a good venting target is also really handy.

The red pandas were cute but Boo is still the cutest thing ever!! :p


Yeah, my boyfriend has been completely supportive of me. He's even skimming women's blogs (Lolololol poor guy...) and trying to find some solutions for me. It's definitely helping out, but for sure I'm not back to 100%.

adorable animal youtubes = <3
I cook things! :3 | Twitter: @kierpanda | www.eatgamelive.com
kierpanda
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States757 Posts
July 08 2011 18:23 GMT
#26
On July 09 2011 03:08 dbosworld wrote:
Where are you from? I'll be your friend. YOu can talk to me any time you want

I'm from California.
I cook things! :3 | Twitter: @kierpanda | www.eatgamelive.com
Terrakin
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States1440 Posts
July 08 2011 19:08 GMT
#27
maybe get a medi card and start playing minecraft.
Fame was like a drug. But what was even more like a drug were the drugs.
HwangjaeTerran
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Finland5967 Posts
July 08 2011 19:11 GMT
#28
Dude, just chill.
It's not like you can ever achieve anything worthwhile or great in life so why stress about it.
Eventually your car will run out of gas anyways, you can take your hands off the steering wheel every now and then or even take a nap on the passenger seat.

Staying busy doesn't make your life any more enjoyable, you just won't have the time to even try to enjoy.
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Cruncharoo
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States136 Posts
July 08 2011 19:20 GMT
#29
On July 09 2011 03:10 HaruHaru wrote:
you should go workout at the gym or run. exercising helps a lot in terms of stress relief.


I feel like this is the best advice in the thread. You may not feel like you have the energy at first but once you push through that your body will reward you. Also you will be doing something to become more healthy. Win/win
Shifft
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Canada1085 Posts
July 08 2011 19:20 GMT
#30
Meditate for 20-30 minutes a day, really helped me out with my stress issues.
=O
economist_
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
Vietnam719 Posts
July 08 2011 19:25 GMT
#31
http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2011/04/‘turn-down-the-volume’/
Economics forecast assumes everything, except responsibilities
dbosworld
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States317 Posts
July 08 2011 19:39 GMT
#32
On July 09 2011 03:23 kierpanda wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 09 2011 03:08 dbosworld wrote:
Where are you from? I'll be your friend. YOu can talk to me any time you want

I'm from California.

Likewise, I live in Orange County, Southern california. going to NASL tomorrow! I'm at work right now.
Former CAL-I/CPL CounterStrike Player - Halo1PC CPL/CAL Player
LaSt)ChAnCe
Profile Blog Joined June 2005
United States2179 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-07-08 19:44:40
July 08 2011 19:44 GMT
#33
spend more time outside in the sun

also "chill down"
WarChimp
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Australia943 Posts
July 08 2011 22:00 GMT
#34
On July 09 2011 02:47 POiNTx wrote:
Things I do is:

-Talk to friends.
-Listen to happy upbeat music.
-Play relaxing games like Minecraft.
.


Minecraft is not relaxing, its so damn stressful going down into those dark and scary caves o.O damn skelingtongs.

On topic:
If your stressed mate, make sure you get plenty of sleep. With regards to your job just try to take on the extra work you got currently and finish it and just don't go down that road again. Finally, if you are stressed, and I mean really stressed, playing StarCraft is not a good thing to play, because you can make silly decisions in game which causes you to lose which causes you to rage which causes a racing heart which makes everything terrible. Take a break from StarCraft and play something else. Hang with your significant other, is a long weekend coming up? Take a vacation to a beach or something you both really enjoy.
kierpanda
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States757 Posts
July 09 2011 01:32 GMT
#35
On July 09 2011 07:00 WarChimp wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 09 2011 02:47 POiNTx wrote:
Things I do is:

-Talk to friends.
-Listen to happy upbeat music.
-Play relaxing games like Minecraft.
.


Minecraft is not relaxing, its so damn stressful going down into those dark and scary caves o.O damn skelingtongs.

On topic:
If your stressed mate, make sure you get plenty of sleep. With regards to your job just try to take on the extra work you got currently and finish it and just don't go down that road again. Finally, if you are stressed, and I mean really stressed, playing StarCraft is not a good thing to play, because you can make silly decisions in game which causes you to lose which causes you to rage which causes a racing heart which makes everything terrible. Take a break from StarCraft and play something else. Hang with your significant other, is a long weekend coming up? Take a vacation to a beach or something you both really enjoy.


Yeah, I definitely have not been getting a good night's sleep. I get around maybe 6.5 - 7hrs on the weekdays, if I'm lucky.

We've got a regular weekend (our long weekend just passed for 4th of July). Hopefully I can make the most of it.
I cook things! :3 | Twitter: @kierpanda | www.eatgamelive.com
HuK
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Canada1591 Posts
July 09 2011 02:59 GMT
#36
yesterday i went on a losing streak and was so pissed but didnt want to make a lot of noise so i bit into this steel part of an object on my desk, chipped my tooth and was in a lot of pain. after that i wasnt so frustrated tho
ProgamerLive like a God or die like a Slave 11:11
MetalMarine
Profile Joined June 2007
United States1559 Posts
July 09 2011 03:06 GMT
#37
Smoke some weed...
kierpanda
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States757 Posts
July 09 2011 03:15 GMT
#38
On July 09 2011 04:39 dbosworld wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 09 2011 03:23 kierpanda wrote:
On July 09 2011 03:08 dbosworld wrote:
Where are you from? I'll be your friend. YOu can talk to me any time you want

I'm from California.

Likewise, I live in Orange County, Southern california. going to NASL tomorrow! I'm at work right now.

Sounds neat! Haha, I really want to go to the GSL!.. But Korea is far and expensive. ):
I cook things! :3 | Twitter: @kierpanda | www.eatgamelive.com
effervescent
Profile Joined May 2011
United States47 Posts
July 10 2011 05:05 GMT
#39
I was just linked to this thread, but my boyfriend is like the same way. He starts losing matches and compleeeeetely rages out. All I can do is listen, and sometimes it's really hard because he gets so mad, and I try to just keep calm and tell him it's okay, it's a game. He's a master league terran, so he gets really upset when he's not doing as well as he should, because sometimes he has focus problems, and once he starts losing, he panics and goes for quick wins when he shouldn't.

If you can change your mentality in SC2 so that you think of every game as a learning experience (I have trouble with this too), maybe you will be able to control your anger (and downward spiral from there) better. Force yourself to watch the replay after the loss and then complain about how bad the other player was and what you should have done. Sometimes it's just one simple reason why you lost, sometimes it's a lot of little things.

And if you're not having fun with the game, stop playing. Take a break. Do something else with your time.

Whoever said exercise is also right, or something tension-relieving like kickboxing or punching a bag. xD

P.S. Rubik's cube is maddening. I can solve it, but you might be tempted to throw your cube across the room.
kill or be killed.
boon2537
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States905 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-07-10 06:10:54
July 10 2011 06:10 GMT
#40
On July 09 2011 11:59 Liquid`HuK wrote:
yesterday i went on a losing streak and was so pissed but didnt want to make a lot of noise so i bit into this steel part of an object on my desk, chipped my tooth and was in a lot of pain. after that i wasnt so frustrated tho

You are being sarcastic, right ? O_O
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