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    ???? What traditional or non-traditional philosophy do you use to cope with the stressors and circumstances in life, everyday???? How do you stay mentally and emotional healthy? Share please.

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    I need ideas for this too.I am way over stressed.
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    I wanted to hear other people first, but I'll get the ball rolling:
    Time alone- often out in nature. Long walks and watching wildlife. "Getting away."
    Rationalization- mental gymnastics with a problem. You think it over until you find a way to live with it. Sort of like reverse meditation, I suppose...
    Moderate Drinking- to quote a placard on the front door of the Silver Dollar Bar in Mandan, North Dakota: "Group Therapy In Progress."
    Breathing exercises. Working out. Good music. Dog or cat. And, uh, sex..... ; P

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    Default Re: "Clean, well-lighted place: Your Mind"

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    Do you mean in general or when sh1t hits the fan? For the latter, exercising/running (or some kind of repetitive motion where you don't really have to think) works well, and gives you a nice rush of endorphins afterward. Driving is good too, put on some of your favorite music and hit the road (don't do this during rush hour unless you want to make things worse, lol). Basically anything where you can shut the higher reasoning part of your brain off for a bit and just let things flow.

    Spend time with a pet--they're never judgemental and always happy to see you (well, dogs are, most cats are little demons in disguise).

    Engage in some quality conversation. Go spend time with a friend(s). Have a good dinner and a drink or three. Smile at random people on the street; watch them smile back and restore a bit of your faith in humanity.

    One thing that I've found to be BAD is actually vegging out--parking myself in front of the television and eating crap food just seems to send me deeper into a funk. Of course, that doesn't stop me from actually doing it


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    Believe it or not. Phone sex! It is all fantasy, and takes me away from this earth while i listen and talk. Some people stress doing it, i just let it happen....Flow. It works for me.

    OR a hot night, and i grab my dog and go walk in the warm rain.....Oh gosh it feels good, you only focus on the rain, and my dog loves it too!!!

    Pamela

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    I like to read spiritually enlightened books and business (MONEY) editorials while I take a long hot bath with candle light.

    Exercise is amazing, cooking, and vacations.

    When I’m really stressed, I go to the spa and get a full body massage and take an even longer hot bath. Getting out is really important to keep our sanity… It’s hard to find good company though, I get unmotivated to spend time with people I don’t really care about when I’m down.


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    I have a thing i call "THE PINK BUBBLE" it can be any color you want what you do is you spend 5 minutes each day creating the bubble around you. IT can look like anything!! then if people come up with their trouble it is absorbed by the bubble.

    also do something fun everyday.
    i like rollercoaster rides... they knock the troubles right out ya melon!!
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    I am still searching for this place in my mind to clear the haze and clutter thats outside of it . My mind wont let things go even if I say to myself "I dont give a shit anymore " the reality is that I do . I love my job I hate the peolpe I work with ( does anyone have this problem ) they all seem to have the I'm going to get ahead agenda despite running over your back to get there .

    I take two prescriptions at the moment due to stress it sucks but its what I need at the moment I am fairly confident that when I semi - retire or retire completely much of this will go away . Sorry a bit off topic its just part of why I am having problems finding that peacful place inside , the one I use to have as a kid as I stared out a window looking at the mountains and actually thinking how beautiful they were ( and not about my problems and how to fix them ) .

    My biggest question is what am I here for and what is my purpose to exist who should I be helping out here . I have tried religion and it just didnt feel right it seemed rather monetary to me but nothing against those who practice .I am in a cleansing and discovery state of mind a continuing process that needs some answers . Wow did I ever ramble sorry .

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    I did some painting today this seemed to help bypass my immediate concerns.

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    When I'm feeling down there is nothing that cheers me up like drinking a hot cup of tea (Chamomille or whatever you prefer) with milk and sweetner and watching Sex in the City on DVD.

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