Gator Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 when things get bad, how do you react? I've noticed i'm one of those people who laughs at stuff and makes jokes. i also tend to dump my feelings on my friends and go on long rambles about it, 'cause talking to someone helps me A, not feel alone and B, sort out my thoughts out loud. what about y'all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissFleece Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Not well, lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucyfish Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I curl up in my girlfriend's arms and cry lol Weed also helps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilishlyHandsome49 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 No clear answer I'm afraid. Depends on the severity of the situation.Ranges from playing to video games to venting to my friends. Those are the best ways I handle it. The worst way being constantly sleeping so I can have the feeling of escaping my problems entirely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) On impulse, I usually go snack on something. : / When I actually realize I'm losing it and need to relax, I do my best by just diving into games/movies/music/shows. I take the escapism approach and try to find something real engaging. If that doesn't cut it though, I get drunk. Also I normally don't let myself vent to people. I find it hard because I feel like a drain when I do, so I deal with it myself. I can take a step back, look at it from a wider view and normally come to terms with things after enough time on my own. Sure none of this is probably healthy, but I'm not a horrible stress ridden mess so it clearly works for me. Really though, it takes a lot to shake me for a long time. Edited December 10, 2015 by Luca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willow Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I don't 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zop Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 This thread isn't a poll? Come on man! Also pretty poorly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Bottle it all up untill i eventually snap and go brain dead. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Half-Note Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Curl up in a fetal position and cry my way through it. #NotUsingSarcasmForOnce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lopori Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Cry a lot. Get angry a lot. Run away from the problem and get lost in my own head. Go to the zoo. In varying orders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astus Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 It really depends, generally listening to sad music, playing sad music on the guitar/piano, and when I can i go into my "relax mode" which usually helps me push all of the stress off. Most of the time i keep it from getting to me in the first place by having people around who I can talk to about stressful things before it actually gets worse and that usually keeps it from getting bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizy Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I ignore it and repress a lot of it until it overwhelms me and I just crash. Happened last year during my winter break. Spent almost 2-3 weeks doing nothing but sleeping because I was so mentally and emotionally drained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recel Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I suffer through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDingo Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I usually get stressed when I'm lonely. So meeting up with people helps me massively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sparta Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 it's typically stored for later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDingo Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 You know, now I think about it, there are a few people who I tend to bombard with lengthy messages when I'm feeling down. I don't expect them to reply or anything, I just want to dump my thoughts somewhere. In most cases though, pondering the problem just makes it worse for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaer Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I usually shut down for a week and try not to die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewge Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I play video games! Sometimes I do vent art, too. Also talking with lovely, lovely friends ! ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zytan Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Generally I focus on what should be done to rectify said stress and punish myself (mentally, sorry guys) for not doing said rectifications until I actually do them. If I don't know how to solve them I then focus on the fact I should be researching how to fix the issues. I know it's possible for practically any situation and if it's not it's not my fault, what is my fault is not pulling my finger out and doing something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I've come to a point where I manage to just absorb it. I just do nothing, and with nothing I mean playing games and shit. When I'm stressed I prefer being alone. Negative feelings and friends don't mix up: burned a bridge or two talking to some acquaintances of mine while I wasn't thinking straight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassfed Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azu Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I don't I'm awful at dealing with stress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZorroValdez Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I drink until I can't feel things. I might have a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aresh Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I don't know actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarcastic Coffeecup Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Not well at all generally. Vent art is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clove Darkwave Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I don't know. It all disappears somewhere inside. The mind goes elsewhere and leaves a numbness in its wake. Escapism certainly brings plenty of strength for eating it all again, though. The comfort of my spouse's arms too. It seems better to have learned how to continually bolster the self through something. But...it all has to be going somewhere, and staying somewhere. As always, a song that appeals powerfully to me: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatFanatic Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Crying and music =P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cingal Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Pretty poorly. I'm working on that though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysocyon Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Trying to handle stress stresses me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumshoe Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Jazz under the covers... Until someone breaks that little peace I've had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlynnCoyote Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I don't stress. I shrug, giggle and keep moving forward when shit goes wrong. It was really awkward that time I hit someone in my car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrysleQuinsen Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I stress a lot lately, I'm loner so my method are, well, play games for whole day, eat or drink (I usually drink juice when stress), or go for walking where lot of animal are. Also try to think positive as possible even it is hard to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revates Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I find bush walks help me a lot, drinking or a nice warm shower. Playing games used to help but now they just make me more stressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachywonder Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 It depends on the source of the stress for me. Sometimes I can just cry it out or listen to some music/chill music. Other times it's not so easy and breakdowns ensue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaedal Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I don't. For me, stress is like placing my hand down in a blind-bag with scorpions and a few new, undiscovered diseases. You never know what you're going to get, but I guarantee you it won't be pleasant. That said, I think I maintain my sanity pretty well even in those cases. Knowing your limits and accepting that you cannot push yourself to do the impossible helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sourdough Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Power through it and get shit done, all while blocking everyone out and avoiding any social contact. I am not a well-adjusted individual, or even a present one most of the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lever Puller Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I shut down or freak out, depending on the situation. If it's a specific person stressing me out, I shut them out completely. One of the doctors at the clinic I work at is a complete fucking cunt to me for no godamned reason (I'll actually be talking to the other doctor tomorrow about it because today it caused the direct neglect and harm of a patient), and when she's rude or hostile to me, I pretend she doesn't exist. I stop helping her, don't reply to her, don't interact with her whatsoever. If she needs help, she can get it from someone else. I skipped out on our clinic Christmas party this weekend because she would be there and I wasn't willingly subjecting myself to her presence (especially since I ended up making $200 on Sunday so uh, yeah), AND revelead myself to my secret santa because she was the mediator and I wasn't showing up to the present exchange at the party and wasn't about to talk to her about it. Luckily my secret santa knows about all of the issues (and backs me 100%) and wasn't at the party either due to her own issues. COLD SHOULDER I GUESS LOL If it's a situation, I procrastinate dealing with it until it comes to a head and I HAVE to deal with it. I guess I figure that way I spend as little time dealing with it as possible. SHRUG. Like my electric bill. I figured it'd be due a month after I had it turned on, so I waited until the day AFTER a month I had moved in to call and get it figured out... oops. I forgot. Luckily it's not actually due til the 24th thank goodness. e_e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 badly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endless/Nameless Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I always say, when the going gets tough, the tough take a nap. Ok, I never say that.... I just made it up....... good night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaosCalix Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I don't do anything. I just keep going as if nothing's wrong. It just bottles up and amplifies all the other bullshit I put up with like anxiety. I haven't destressed in a few months and it's really starting to show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrGravitas Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 (edited) Detach from myself, my feelings, and others. I don't get sad, I get mad! (Except when I do get sad.) I buckle down, and cue up the music! This isn't a struggle, it's war! . Results have been mixed; I'm on blood pressure medication now Edited December 19, 2015 by DrGravitas Centered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutekh_the_Steak Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I dunno really. I've got some sort of mental block on stress so I never really get stressed out in situations where I should be. When I do get stressed out I just do something relaxing like video games or reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I scratch my face or chew my nails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TrishaCat Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 When I get stressed I become lazier and more depressed. The more stress that's put on me the more I feel like killing myself. In order to combat stress, I either lie down in bed, pace, or play video games. On a rare occasion, I'll try to get work done, and it is during those times that I truly feel better about myself. Work does really well to get my mind off things and make me feel better, but its so hard to bring myself to do and stay focused when under a lot of stress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShioBear Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 badly............. or with weed...... lots and lots of dank shitty weed. or cuddlin with my girl. or both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Käpt'n Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 On 10.12.2015 at 10:14 PM, willow said: I don't You beat me to it. Now I'm even more stressed than before... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonMKV Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Be completely stoic until all the stress is over, then collapse in a pile of flesh and tears on the bathroom floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ves Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I've got a bad habit of bottling stress. But when I actually do something about it, ANYTHING productive helps more than any other activity. Especially if it's something fulfilling, like washing the car or building something. Cleaning your room probably makes the biggest difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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