How do you cope with difficult and stressful times? (please check all that apply)

These are stressful times.  There seems to always be a new solution for how we should deal with stress.   We were curious how you deal with stressful and difficult times?

What do you find effective and comforting during stressful times?  We want to know.  Please share!

 

Exercising (30.4%)

Eating (43.8%)

Talking to Family or Friends (66.4%)

Seeking Professional Help or Advice (7.3%)

Meditating (16.7%)

Religion/Clergy Advice (15.8%)

Other (17.6%)

How do you cope with difficult and stressful times? (please check all that apply)
  • BlackStang1011 By BlackStang1011
    on Feb 17, 2009  

    Spending time alone in a relaxing place always helps me to clear my mind and relieve my stress.

  • budgetingbell By budgetingbell
    on Feb 17, 2009  

    I have a good cry, then remember problems could always be worse.

  • ermm1234 By ermm1234
    on Feb 17, 2009  

    My first choice is reading something uplifting. Then to talk with someone.

  • lexi25 By lexi25
    on Feb 17, 2009  

    I just sit in the dark until i get over it (temporarily) lol

  • dbee113 By dbee113
    on Feb 17, 2009  

    Sadly, I can find comfort in icecream.

  • car42 By car42
    on Feb 17, 2009  

    Sometimes, I find comfort eating chocolate while talking it out with my family and friends.

  • sylviaw By sylviaw
    on Feb 17, 2009  

    comfort food with a conversation with my hubby and then a brisk walk helps alot

  • thenextrightthing By thenextrightthing
    on Feb 17, 2009  

    I have my "A TEAM". The friends and family I call that make me see things clearly or help me through difficult and stressfull situations.

  • terrisatx By terrisatx
    on Feb 17, 2009  

    I also cry sometimes when I am very stressful. I like to be alone as well, in a nice quiet room alone, when possible.

  • doulas3babes By doulas3babes
    on Feb 17, 2009  

    Talking to my hubby, then my best friend and indulging in chocolate is the best way to deal with rocky situations.