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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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  • anh2100 By anh2100
    on Feb 20, 2009  

    I like to exercise when i am stressed out because it helps me release my frustrations.The only bad part about it is I end up really sore the next morning :)

  • Empress4 By Empress4
    on Feb 20, 2009  

    Tuning out... usually by laying on the bed/couch and watching tv or playing on the computer/video games.

  • Lauralfly By Lauralfly
    on Feb 20, 2009  

    I hate that I turn to food for "comfort" in tough situations. I think maybe I do it to avoid the problem. I do eventually go to my family for help to figure the issue out.

  • ladybug68 By ladybug68
    on Feb 20, 2009  

    I am an emotional eater. I am trying to change those habits and find a good walk or a talk with my mom or best friend helps the best.

  • amtsales By amtsales
    on Feb 20, 2009  

    I am a talker, however, I am also a eater. Trying to stop handling stress by eating because it is doing more harm than good (as evidenced by my expanding waistline).

  • brookebov By brookebov
    on Feb 20, 2009  

    Unfortunately, I eat when I am happy, sad, or bored!!!

  • jpkittie315 By jpkittie315
    on Feb 20, 2009  

    I feel better just jumping on the treadmill for a good 25 minutes ;)

  • clanjack By clanjack
    on Feb 20, 2009  

    How come shopping wasn't a choice?!

  • SusanH By SusanH
    on Feb 20, 2009  

    My first way is to escape into a good book. Then talking/emailing friends or family.

  • MrsCrys By MrsCrys
    on Feb 20, 2009  

    I pray a lot when I'm really stressed..and sadly, I eat too..or listen to sad music and cry my eyes out!