How to de-stress? - Page 2

Can people suggest their methods of de-stressing?

On July 27 2011 11:59 RedJustice wrote:
If you have a way to be around animals, many people find them calming and that they make them happier because animals don't need to talk and don't judge you for anything.

I find my dog is very sensitive to my emotions. When I am excited she is running around barking and wants to play. When I'm sad or upset she comes and lies down next to me. She was terribly abused before I found her at the shelter, but she is amazing because she is so incredibly loving of everyone and just wants to be loved back.

Animals + chilling outside are definitely my two biggest stress relievers.

On July 27 2011 12:13 StarStruck wrote:
I like receiving gifts.

Your insecurities are no different from others when it comes down to lines, crammed subways, etc. Personally, I think you could use a few more friends down there. It's hard for you because you come across as an introvert who is insecure with herself and doesn't speak the language fluently, so the social interactions are slim to none. You've been living there for years now and it's probably time for a change of scenery. Then again, work is work. Anyway, I'll PM you when I head to Korea. I could use a tour guide and this way I could assess your situation better.

You have me intrigued. I like oddballs and you are quite the oddball Missie.

On July 27 2011 12:23 Whole wrote:
Starcraft and exercising are pretty good stress relievers for me. Anything that keeps you very active to keep your mind off of something.

Also, did the person you give the note too ever express not liking your noisiness during the daytime? If she never did, then she might've not noticed it and getting a random apology would catch her off-guard. If I was in that situation, I would assume the note was for someone else.




I used to be like this in Middle School, but I found that the best way to talk to people with no common interest are getting to know things that can almost apply to anyone. The way I can spark a conversation with a person not interested in video games is to tell them work stories (I get to see a lot of strange people when working at Quiznos) or not-so-mainstream current events. Don't do it in an awkward manner though. You need some type of ice breaker...and sometimes the opportunity simply does not present itself.

On July 27 2011 12:51 StarStruck wrote:
Watching a movie is progressive procrastination though. You aren't bettering yourself or your situation when you do stuff like that. Lots of people like the gym, but for some who are self-conscious it can be taxing in itself.

In NeverGG's case, she might want to start her own modeling group or join one. Then again, language barriers. :[

On July 27 2011 12:51 SaRrAceN wrote:
I dont get, why are you awkward around others ?
Anyways, based on what Ive read, its seems to me that the mental state you're describing is the product of something else. Im gonna take a stab here and say that your mental state is a result of loneliness. Ive gathered from your blog that you don't seem quite in tune with your environment like a cog in a machine that is slightly misaligned.

This in itself is a form of loneliness. I mean you could have a world full of people around you and still be lonely because there isnt really a connection between you and them. You are "trying" to connect but your self-defeating attitude gets in the way as you seem to second guess yourself. If im right about my assessment, then I suggest you change your game plan on social interactions and your attitude about yourself mainly and those around you.

I'll leave this here for now GL

On July 27 2011 15:20 Whole wrote:
How long ago was it though? If it was long ago, she may have forgot. If it was recent, you still shouldn't look too much into it. People can have a lot of shit going on in their life, and maybe she just didn't have the time to properly respond or was occupied with something. You can never really know, so don't let it bother you imo.

On July 27 2011 12:43 Gummy wrote:

I find that setting unrealistic goals for myself and then trying my best to meet them and them coming up well short anyway is a great way to stress myself out. Since I find myself doing this all the time, a simple way I might destress would be to stop doing that.

For normal people, things like watching a movie, listening to Norah Jones, hanging out with friends, going to the gym, playing an instrument, etc... are totally reasonable ways of de-stressing. I happen to do these all the time, which is why I am such a well-adjusted and non-bipolar individual!

On July 27 2011 16:02 SenorChang wrote:
Hit the bottle! (not hard :p)

On July 27 2011 16:07 NeverGG wrote:


I did mention in the op that I don't drink ^_^;

On July 27 2011 21:58 underscore wrote:
Meditation.