Refugee 7 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 What do you do to calm yourself down, or relax, when you are on edge? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patty Petty 9 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 Drink a glass of wine, or sometimes soak in the hot tub a bit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildflowerNJ 136 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 Walk on my beach and listen to those waves.....play with my Smokey bear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magnolia 171 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 Take a walk on the beach, have a glass of wine, or read. I used to love bubble baths but I'm not allowed to take them anymore. : ( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AngelDream 16 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 (edited) Sitting in porch swing on porch with a beer or glass of wine blasting music Edited October 18, 2010 by AngelDream Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pawie 6 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 I take the dogs for a drive in my car and play music. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agirl 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 Either play on the computer or read. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weird monkey 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 When I am in the moment, I breathe and go through a list calming phrases. If it stays with me, then a little wine and/or a soak in the hot tub is very helpful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelly 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 In the moment, I breathe and count to ten. I like to sit down and knit and watch tv to chill myself out. The repetitive motion and counting stitches works for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SingsInFrench 262 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 Deep rhythmic breathing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wild1forever 152 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 Go for a walk or read. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCAHNM 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 One word: alcohol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieB 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 If it's something I'm really nervous about, I'll exercise. If it's something that has me very annoyed, I'll go out and do something fun to distract myself, or just chill with conversation and an adult beverage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nanten 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 Play video games or drink an alcoholic beverage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Refugee 7 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 Sleep, if I can. I'll probably take a Ativan and get lost watching TV or movies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sugar 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 I am deep breather too. I just did it....ahhhh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Wild One, Forever 2 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 I run(if I'm in shape) or take a nap. Listening to Glen Phillips always does the trick too, lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pettyphile 4 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 Walk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trishia4 28 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 Rest on the couch with a cat on my lap, watch TV and use the computer. Deep breathing also works for me too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
surfnburn 5 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 There's usually a cause of the stress. I try to work out the issue; that puts me at ease. Sometimes I'm stressed because I'm always multitasking; (I do it at work all day and I bring it home with me.) It helps to focus on one thing, like an iPhone game. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pettyjunkie 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 I listen to music, talk to people, or read. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yer so bad 4 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 I listen to my fav music or play my guitar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martin03345 167 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 No idea, I'm always on edge lol. Probably have some nice tea and listen to some music Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites