My methods of dealing with stress..please add on or tell me ones to stop.?!
Question:
My methods of dealing with stress..please add on or tell me ones to stop.?
this is the list in the order of which I do it
1) talk to myself saying everything will be alright
2) cry
3) almost hyperventillate, then start breathing normally again (this one I can't controll...it just happens)
4) Punch an inanament (sp?) object repeatedly
5) work out
6) let the endorphins kick in and take my dogs for a walk
7) relax and paint my nails a pretty blue color
Answers:
All of your methods look healthy except for the hyperventilating. That can be very scary and it may be an indication of an anxiety disorder. In my own personal experience, I start to hyperventilate, sometimes cry and then I might have a panic attack. The hyperventilating is a sign of panic.
Some other things that will help your stress level that you may not be thinking of...
1. Vitamin B Complex - B-vitamins are the "stress" vitamins. When our bodies go through the demands of stress, the B-vitamins and other nutrients are the first things to go. Our bodies not only need specific nutrients to combat stress, but we must also replace the nutrients that stress directly uses up.
2. Sleep - 7 to 9 hours of restful, uninterrupted sleep is a MUST during times of high stress and anxiety. Its the way our body repairs itself!
3. Manicures/Pedicures/Massages - all good things and totally relaxing.
4. Talk it out with a trusted friend.
The way you deal with stress can be in your genes (we can't help it!) or it can simply be from a situation. It can also be related to the seasons, big life events or even depression.
I'm sure you know but I have to say it anyway...alcohol and recreational substances will make your stress way worse then it needs to be in the long run. They are depressants.
**I like the punching thing, I'll have to use that next time. ;-)