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Zen Toombs

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Hachibi said:
OK! I have stress and don't know how to blow it of in a safe way. I normally play some games or go to the gym but no games or gym for the last two weeks. My fellow Escapists what are some ways you get rid of stress? (Try to keep it clean)
Personal answer is to go for a nice, long run.

Going on adventures also helps.
 

blizzaradragon

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Find a nice fluffy animal and pet it for a while. Seriously, petting an animal releases endorphins for both you and the animal, so you'll relax more and be happier. There's a reason that animals who enjoy being touched are used as therapy animals, after all.

Other things are to listen to some relaxing music, take a warm shower/bath, engage in a hobby you enjoy, etc. Personally I recommend Light and Day by The Polyphonic Spree. It's just so upbeat and relaxing and it's crazy how much it helps sometimes.
 

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I agree that it's a good idea to listen to some music. Depending on what works for you, you should either go for something really cathartic (loud, hard rock should do the trick - I listen to Nirvana) or really relaxing (like this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgcIdlO0V9o]).
 

Agayek

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Honestly, probably your best bet is to bottle it up. Just lock it all away where you never have to deal with it.

It can't possibly end poorly.
 

Swyftstar

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The weather has been nice lately. Go for a walk. It's surprisingly relaxing and it is exercise so it helps release tension.
 

Scabadus

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Punching your bed helps. It's a bit of a wierd angle, but if you don't have a punchbag at home it's a fairly decent replacement.

The resulting spring squeaks and grunts will be totally unnoticable in some houses but will require explination in others.
 

Silent Anima

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I have this problem too, and none of these work. I have the strong desire to break things though. Maybe you and I should get together and break things. Flip a table or two. Should be fun. ^-^
 

Elementary - Dear Watson

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Drink... and really shitty B movies... such as Sharktopus, or Alien Vs Ninja. Hell, these movies rule after a shit day!

The day I was dumped from a 4.5 year relationship I went to my parents, and my mum cracks out a bottle of Gin with some tonic, and we drank it whilst watching Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus... we had never had more fun than that! It was great!
 

Zakarath

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Depends. If I've got some pent-up nonspecific fiery rage I just need to let burn through me for a little while, I'll rock out to metal (probably some Ensiferum) and/or indulge in some fiery explosion murder time in Saint's Row 3 or Just Cause 2.


If I'm just getting stressed because too much stuff is going on at once and I'm losing my center, I'll probably play something softer and just spend a couple minutes specifically doing nothing.
 

wintercoat

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Two-stage relaxation. First is to work out any anxiety that the stress has caused. Exercise, angry music(yell/scream along if you feel comfortable doing so), punching a wall, whatever helps drain some energy from you. Then, switch to a low gear. Soft music, a warm bath, pictures of fluffyness. It works wonders.

You could also scream until you pass out. That's surprisingly effective, though rather stupid and dangerous.
 

Yopaz

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Go to the gym? Alternatively go for a jog or do some exercises at home.
 

ejb626

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Play video games but not multiplayer videogames (being repeatedly sniped by some 12-year-old in Nebraska isn't going to help things) I would suggest a beat 'em up or hack and slash on easy mode so you can just beat the crap out of bunch of AI enemies, or go on a murder spree in Saints Row or GTA if you have one of them.
 

NightHawk21

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If you like physical activity try that, if not than what about a movie.

Pinkie-Pie-Party said:
You could try beating a small animal.... or reading a book
Or you can beat a small animal with a book.