What is it that you do when you are stressed in order to keep your head on straight?

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 03:03:43 -0400

Some of us read scripture, others paint or play instruments. Personally, I like to listen to music. What is it that you do when you become stressed out by life, work, medical issues, PTSD, etc?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2017 3:59 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 03:59:29 -0400

I watch Science related videos on Youtube. Or I may even watch someone else play video games on Twitch. Pertaining to the latter, folks always ask "How can you sit there and watch someone else play? Wouldn't you rather play it yourself?" There's a certain amount of stress involved even in playing video games, so my way of enjoying my form of entertainment, while also decompressing, is watching others play the games I like.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2017 5:05 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 05:05:17 -0400

I adult color. It sounds crazy but it is very relaxing. I have over 500 jell pens!!

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Jun 8 at 2017 5:59 AM

Capt Tom Brown — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 05:59:26 -0400

I work a simple crossword puzzle which can get my mind off the tapes which tend to recycle in periods of quiet and relaxation. Gives me a feeling of success and accomplishment and diverts my mind at the same time.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Jun 8 at 2017 6:35 AM

LTC John Shaw — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 06:35:08 -0400

Walking and playing with my dog Luke. He is a Husky, American Foxhound, German Shepherd, Collie, Golden lab mix. My dog keeps calm.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jun 8 at 2017 7:02 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 07:02:59 -0400

I walk away from the situation, regroup my thoughts, then return with a different outlook.

Response by SSG Michael Scott made Jun 8 at 2017 8:03 AM

SSG Michael Scott — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 08:03:00 -0400

All of the above and my service dogs helps a lot too.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2017 9:13 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 09:13:26 -0400

mindless physical activity, something that takes enough thought to distract the brain and burns a lot of energy. felling a tree with an axe is one of my favorite things.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Jun 8 at 2017 9:29 AM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 09:29:27 -0400

Whitewater Kayaking/boating seems to do it for me. Hanging with the buds and getting my adrenalin fix seems to help me focus. I like to think of it as my primal group hunting therapy, you share a common goal and danger, then sit around the fire and tell lies about it. Other times it is some alone time on the motorcycle. As the saying goes, as I shifted into sixth, I couldn't remember a thing she said.

Response by CPT Jim Schwebach made Jun 8 at 2017 10:15 AM

CPT Jim Schwebach — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 10:15:21 -0400

Building with wood does it for me. There's something about pounding in nails that's satisfying. But the most relaxing part is painting the little faces on the nailheads before I use them.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2017 11:49 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 11:49:36 -0400

I listen to music that fits whatever mood I'm in and I play immersive video games, usually in the RPG or MMO genres.

Response by SGT James (Jimmy) Crone made Jun 8 at 2017 12:26 PM

SGT James (Jimmy) Crone — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:26:18 -0400

I'm an avid gamer I play alot of shooters takes me back works my stress out

Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Jun 8 at 2017 12:43 PM

SMSgt Lawrence McCarter — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:43:29 -0400

If no one is around I throw a nutty and get it out of My system.

Response by PFC John Curry made Jun 11 at 2017 12:49 PM

PFC John Curry — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 12:49:42 -0400

I put on the music and weave... chainmail armor and jewelry. The patience required (and time) along with having to focus precisely on the details helps me forget about everything else.
Being 100% disabled from a broken neck and back (along with the other spinal cord problems), the constant visualization of that day I was crushed, the thoughts about "If I only..." or "Had the driver only turned off the truck...", "Why did it happen to me?"... weaving jewelry or armor takes so much focus that I forget about these things... until I can no longer sit upright to continue... then it's laying down in bed... listening to music.

Response by SPC Byng Ramone made Jun 11 at 2017 1:13 PM

SPC Byng Ramone — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 13:13:33 -0400

ummmmmmmmmmmmm. :D lets put it this way: fetlife

Response by Sgt Richard Hardesty made Jun 11 at 2017 2:09 PM

Sgt Richard Hardesty — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 14:09:23 -0400

I light up a pipe or a good premium cigar and settle in for a good smoke. Very relaxing. Going for a hike in the woods works, too.