Q: I think that i dont really know how to deal with stress.. i usually just cry and try not to let myself think about whatever it is thats bothering me.. but there has to be other ways. Plus i dont think that not thinking about my issues is helpful.. because then i dont deal with them. What do you guys do to relieve stress? i was thinking about going to the spa.. but im not sure. I try reading sometimes.. but my mind just wanders back to the bad stuff.. The only thing that fully works is when i get up and go out with this one particular set of friends.. but i always end up in trouble and doing horrible things with them.. but at least i dont think about my stress while im out with them. Do you guys have any alternatives or options or me? thanks
A: Stress is something that is really not erasable if you know what I mean. You can for the " moment" get rid of stress, but if it something really serious the problem will come back until resolved. First and foremost my best advice is to resolve the stress if it can be resolved ASAP. For example, if you are fighting with a friend resolve the issue as soon as you can because building it up will only stress you more. If it is something like a car bill or something that is comming up in 2wks and you don't have the money of course you can't resolve that ASAP but you can try and plan ahead, you have 2wks. I hope you get what i am trying to get at. I live a very stressful life so I can relate to you going out with friends can really decrease stress but if you are out getting into trouble or hanging out with a "troublesome" crowd then yeah you can even get more stressed. I usually look up parks in my area and take long walks when it is nice out with my dog in the park sit down breathe in the fresh air and just think sometimes answers to my problems come out there. Also comming on this question and answer thing on yahoo helps because you can try and help others with there issues. Being stressed can sometimes be a serious issue that you may need to talk to a doctor about also. Maybe even getting a small notebook @ walmart or target and writing in there letting out some stress saying what you really want to say and hide it inbetween your matteress or something. You know what is better than all my advice go on google.com and type in stress relievers I'm sure you will find soo many things that will suit you good luck!