Methods of Dealing With Stress?

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  1. Ways to relieve stress,

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      Soothing Drive thru Country Side
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      Computers
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      Breathing relaxation technique
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      Long hot bath
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      Sitting in dark quiet room to relax
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      Talking with a good friend
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      Going shopping
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      Building something
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      Spending time with a loved one
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      Other

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Hi All,

I realize that I post rarely in this area. But I wanted to get as much input as possibile from people in this community. Anyway, how do you all deal with stress? Sometimes, I find it difficult to handle my stress, so right now I am looking for new means for handling it.

Right now, my biggest two stress relievers are using the computer, and driving my truck. But sometimes, these relievers fail me.

Thanks to everyone in advance.

Nick

I think the mere fact that the people in Bath & Body Shop know me by name says it all.... :)

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Sitting on my patio in the dark (to avoid bloodsucking mosquitos too!) watching cars, critters, and the stars....

coming to here and zoning out in allnurses land...

Tae Bo...it's like working out with old friends because I know the tapes by heart, and the exercise makes me feel great...:D

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I like to tickle my son. I tickle him until he laughs those really deep belly laughs. That sound is the best therapy in the world :D

Heather

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Originally posted by OBNURSEHEATHER

I like to tickle my son. I tickle him until he laughs those really deep belly laughs. That sound is the best therapy in the world :D

Heather

Yes it is, Heather. The laughing and giggling of children is wonderful!

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A Bloody Mary (exta spicey), a pack of smokes, chocolate, sex. (Not necessarily in that order)

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That is one thing that I forgot to add to the list. Kids.

Nick

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Specializes in ICU/CCU (PCCN); Heme/Onc/BMT.

Cuddeling with my wife. . . for hours

Compose music

The computer. . . work with graphics, music, internet, etc

Sitting on a sea shore and listening to the waves

Pet my 135 pound dog, Bubbles. . . for hours. . . .

Going for walks with my wife and Bubbles the "dainty dog"

Playing musicals as keyboardist/soundman

My small entertainment production company

Watching cartoons. . . for hours

Going to the movies

Peace, folks!

Ted :)

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Reading is a good one for me and the computer...

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A really cold Straub, a great Pa beer from the springs of St. Mary, Pa. Best beer in the world.

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I know this sound sad, alright pathetic but if I get ten minutes....................O.K.......I read.....Star Trek books...

I like to think we might just make it that far. Recently took up kick boxig, The moves work in with the Thi-chi I do and kicking is just.....cool. Does it make up for the star Trek????? I think I might need help.:imbar

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nothing wrong with those stess relievers. Everyone has to have something that will help them relax ya know.

Nick

PS: Nothing wrong at all with Star Trek.

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

ALL the above. The BIGGEST stress-buster for me is going out on our boat in the evenings and sitting there while the kids and dh fish. just staring at the sky, and doing nothing. it sure is a wonderful way to destress. how CAN i be stressed on the boat?

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