In the summer, I grow a vegetable garden. It’s nothing special. And I’m not particularly great at it. But I put a lot of thought into it throughout the year. Researching different veggies and how they grow, and their various friends and foes is pretty stress relieving to me. Then in the summer, once I see the tiny little fruits start emerging, it’s instant stress relief.
I also like to make collages, which I find stress relieving. Starting with nothing planned, the mindless flipping through magazines for just some eye catching color, image, or word(s)… half the time, I don’t even get around to the collage. I organize and save the cutouts, then use them for handmade cards.
TLDR - something that will occupy and stimulate your mind in an all encompassing, yet low-stakes way.
Depending on how severe the stress is and what kind of stress it is, the answer might change a lot. Sexual gratification can be very helpful psychologically following traumatic stresses, while basic rest and relaxation are helpful for physical exhaustion stress, and depending on what type of mental stressors you're experiencing you might enjoy some soft ambient music or some thrashing brutal, angry music.
Running. Putting myself in a meditative state for an hour, focusing on breathing and thought patterns, loosening any tight muscles, getting my body to fire all the good chemicals.. Always finish with a resolve of some kind.
And my dog, cause she feeds off whatever energy I touch her with.
orgasms..
and weed
Laying on my patio masturbating on the weeds is much more fun than using a trowel to dig them out.
massage
I certainly do find asian massages to help de-stress and unload all that cum my testicles have been holding in.
Escapism. Whether it’s exercising, listening to music, meditation, traveling, or watching my favorite show.
In the summer, I grow a vegetable garden. It’s nothing special. And I’m not particularly great at it. But I put a lot of thought into it throughout the year. Researching different veggies and how they grow, and their various friends and foes is pretty stress relieving to me. Then in the summer, once I see the tiny little fruits start emerging, it’s instant stress relief. I also like to make collages, which I find stress relieving. Starting with nothing planned, the mindless flipping through magazines for just some eye catching color, image, or word(s)… half the time, I don’t even get around to the collage. I organize and save the cutouts, then use them for handmade cards. TLDR - something that will occupy and stimulate your mind in an all encompassing, yet low-stakes way.
I recently downloaded this app called "calm" and I am learning meditation. 10mins a night minimum does wonders for me and helps me sleep better too.
Nothing. Usually I just let it build up until I throw up
Depending on how severe the stress is and what kind of stress it is, the answer might change a lot. Sexual gratification can be very helpful psychologically following traumatic stresses, while basic rest and relaxation are helpful for physical exhaustion stress, and depending on what type of mental stressors you're experiencing you might enjoy some soft ambient music or some thrashing brutal, angry music.
Cocktails and board games
Play my favorite videogame
I solve the rubix cube
Weed, running, lifting weights any physically demanding endeavor mediation, crying (alone), intimacy with girlfriend.
Weed, drifting, and classic 60s/70s hippy music. Doing something I enjoy doing with soothing sounds is always a stress reliever.
Running. Putting myself in a meditative state for an hour, focusing on breathing and thought patterns, loosening any tight muscles, getting my body to fire all the good chemicals.. Always finish with a resolve of some kind. And my dog, cause she feeds off whatever energy I touch her with.
Sleeping and drinking cold water.
Fishing
Watch Transformers, it's so bad that i actually find funny
Crying in the shower so nobody can see my tears
Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
Going to the gym
Gym
Very calming music.
Running a warm bubble bath and skincare
Utter silence
forest therapy