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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)
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  • melvytx By melvytx
    on Feb 18, 2009  

    I agree with a previous poster. Having alone time in a relaxing place helps me. I usually have have a book in hand to help clear my mind.

  • smg1678 By smg1678
    on Feb 18, 2009  

    I tend to chat with family or friends.

  • sonneli By sonneli
    on Feb 18, 2009  

    I tend to grab some chocolate - then re-arrange the furniture....

  • meyerlemon By meyerlemon
    on Feb 18, 2009  

    My girlfriend is always there for me. I can call her up and she'll unconditionally offers her listening ear, support and guiding ways. I always make sure to be available to her when she needs me.

  • lmcoll By lmcoll
    on Feb 18, 2009  

    I agree with the person who said they clean when they get stressed. I do this too--really helps me clear my mind (and it feels like starting with a clean slate when my living space is tidy).

  • Tere0265 By Tere0265
    on Feb 18, 2009  

    Well, i take a book and try and read a chapter. This keeps me balance and down to earth. Or try and call a friend and just talk with her. If that doesn't work I take a drive, then I come home.

  • Jordan By Jordan
    on Feb 18, 2009  

    I talk it out first and if that doesn't work exercising will take the stress away.

  • saramarie By saramarie
    on Feb 18, 2009  

    I exercise to get rid of stress. It forces me to concentrate on something else and it feels good when I am done!

  • moreilly By moreilly
    on Feb 18, 2009  

    Unfortunately, I run for food first, then on to the phone.....

  • natcoleandliamsmom By natcoleandliamsmom
    on Feb 18, 2009  

    When I talk to family or friends about my problems, I realize that I am not alone any many others are worse off than me, so I need to be thankful for what and who I have in life.