Itsjustme From United States of America, joined Apr 2004, 2765 posts, RR: 11 Posted (6 years 6 months 1 week 6 hours ago) and read 2432 times:
The title sums it up. Do you call a best friend and vent to him or her? Vent to your spouse? Take a long drive somewhere? Have some mind blowing, toe curling sex? Head to the shooting range and pop off a couple hundred rounds? Read a good book?
A long motorcycle ride up the coast does the trick for me. I have my 'jam bag' ready to go at all times. It contains a change of clothes, a tooth brush, a credit card, and $500 in cash and I can (and have) take off at a moment's notice, sometimes with no destination in mind (yeah, it helps that I am single).
So, when life throws you a curve ball and you just have to take a break, what do you do?
Cosec59 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 2, posted (6 years 6 months 1 week 6 hours ago) and read 2431 times:
Quoting Itsjustme (Thread starter): So, when life throws you a curve ball and you just have to take a break, what do you do?
Used to seek solace with a few beers.
Now I either take my camera to the airport or search for a cheap flight/hotel deal and get myself away for a couple of days
Kieron747 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 5, posted (6 years 6 months 1 week 5 hours ago) and read 2407 times:
Ah, a very good question.
I think in my time I have tried several of the methods listed above to de-stress. Sex is always a good option but of course it's not always on tap, and I have many times in the past reverted to the old whiskey and beer, however I find that the related stress linked hangover can be intolerable. I gave up smoking weed several years ago.
Nowadays, I will certainly get a small amount of alcohol in, a pack of smokes and read one of my favourite books, generally my Sherlock Holmes colllection. I am a big fan, and even though I have read them all several times I never tire of them. It is very easy for me to forget my worries whilst reading such books.
Linco22 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2005, 1379 posts, RR: 18 Reply 9, posted (6 years 6 months 1 week 5 hours ago) and read 2396 times:
I would probably sleep. Well try to. If its the weekend and I dont have work i'd drink. I try to get away from whatever annoys me but I can't always do that
DavestanKSAN From United States of America, joined Sep 2005, 1678 posts, RR: 15 Reply 12, posted (6 years 6 months 1 week 5 hours ago) and read 2373 times:
that silly BAB
I agree with you IJM.
I love to drive too. It's so amazing. Well, that is if you're not stuck in traffic. To drive on a road with fast corners, entering the apex and trying to find the best line. Also I've only done it a few times, but there's an indoor Go Kart track around where I live which is fun as well. They aren't really fast, i think they go 40 mph, but the track they have set up is pretty fun.
Other than that I'd have to say music, trying to make it, or listen to it. Try to be inspired by a song. Talk to a friend or two. Writing. A poem, story, memos on my phone, texting, whatever. Reading the Bible. I just bought my first one last month so I'm new to it. I'm just trying to learn from it. Art. Drawings, digital art on the computer, photography, whatever. Watching Formula 1 videos. Watching aviation videos. Looking at pictures. Thinking about family. Trying to work out. Daydreaming. Watching Clouds. Watching Stars. Dreaming of big things. Thinking. Studying life. Reflecting. Being thankful. Be Dave.
Dave
Yesterday we've sinned, today we move towards God. Touch the sky....love and respect...Safe Star!
PlymSpotter From Spain, joined Jun 2004, 11108 posts, RR: 63 Reply 16, posted (6 years 6 months 1 week 5 hours ago) and read 2347 times:
I use music as my escape for when I just feel really down and depressed, although most would find my kind of music incredibly depressing I actually find that it helps cheer me up.
Aside from that, if I'm at home I'll go out for a walk, its especially nice during the early hours of the morning, if there is a good moon, I'll wonder through the dark river valleys and up onto the slopes of Dartmoor. Its so peaceful and you are completely alone, such a great place to sit and think without being disturbed by anyone. If I'm away from home at University, then I'll either go home, or will just book a flight somewhere, anywhere and take a couple of days away from it all, I normally end up either in Barcelona or Menorca.
PlymSpotter From Spain, joined Jun 2004, 11108 posts, RR: 63 Reply 20, posted (6 years 6 months 1 week 5 hours ago) and read 2327 times:
Quoting Myt332 (Reply 18): Anything to make a quick buck? You're just like Cornish.
Actually the only thing for miles around is sheep and the odd horse or cow. Therefore this would (should your hypothesis have been correct) have made me more like Gkirk than Cornish
BaylorAirBear From United States of America, joined Jan 2005, 2913 posts, RR: 52 Reply 24, posted (6 years 6 months 1 week 4 hours ago) and read 2322 times:
25 Myt332: Creeping onto dark Moors is still Cornish's thing if you ask me. However, if you'd rather be linked to beastiality then go right ahead! You south wes
27 Queso: I guess I should have explained that I take the pictured item out to the range and have fun with it to release stress. Silly me!
28 Itsjustme: Hey, what's that little icon dude? I haven't seen that before.
29 PlymSpotter: Currently the two Southern-most counties are about to go to war over who invented the Pasty first, so yes, they worry me too a little. Hmmm, beastial
30 BristolFlyer: I go boating. Whenever I'm at the lake I forget about averything else, and it's ideal cos the mobile phone doesn't work therel. And a few beers drunk
31 Pope: Yoga and a nice bubble bath. Signed, LHMark
32 IAH777: I, too, grab the camera and head for the airport. Its relaxing. That is, unless I'm trying to get a specific arrival and they play musical runways. Po
33 Frontiercpt: If it's late at night or in the evening, I grab my dance bag and go down to a really little local beach on Ocean Beach and dance on the sand. If it's
34 Frequentflyer: I try jogging or as Pacific747 said, I enjoy tea and reflect If it does not work I read on Buddhism If it does not work I... keep reflecting
35 AirPacific747: Hey that's what Myt332 does, not me!!
36 AirPacific747: I like looking at fish in an aquarium to help me relax So peaceful
37 Aerobalance: Glass of wine while lounging in my jacuzzi-tub.
38 Leigh pilgrim: I listern to my music, full blast, as loud as possible (headphones on) mainley Pink Floyd as it completely takes me out, and makes me forget what I wa
39 Speedbird747BA: I usually listen to music, take long walks, reflect on my life so far, where I intend to go, think about my dreams...... Heading out to Destin, the be
40 Redngold: A cozy chair in a Borders store with a good book (or Airliners magazine), a cup of hot chocolate and a bagel with cream cheese.
41 AirPacific747: I do that too but with speakers.. its just not the same with headphones because you cant feel the bass shaking.
42 Speedbird747BA: what music do you listen to? I do the same thing. Love it! Cheers, Kyle
43 PlymSpotter: Doing just that right now, and its very relaxing, although I'm now off to play a few rounds of Badminton, another great way of getting rid of tension
44 AirPacific747: I listen to all sorts of music, but mostly rock and pop (I just love 80's music ) And when I'm in a bad mood and want to let go of some tension, I ty
45 PlymSpotter: Understandable, I'm about the only one in my flat at the moment, so I can play it fairly loudly! Currently it's at 3% volume, and that's loud enough.
46 Futurecaptain: I am lucky enough to have a job where I can demolish good pieces of furniture as well as other things with a crow bar. It is an amazingly good way to
47 Nkops: We have a lot of good state parks around here, so usually it is hiking that works!!! However, throwing stuff also works well!!
48 FutureUALpilot: Ideally I can fly, that never fails but unfortunately it also costs a lot. Back home I would just surf, spend a few hours out on the water to get away
49 AirPacific747: Sweet! My dad's old 1000w subwoofer is in the basement, just waiting for me to start using it. I definately should!
51 AsstChiefMark: I used to get plastered, but not anymore. Now I just zone out. Mark
52 DeltaOwnsAll: Music and a good drive almost always does it...
53 Cory6188: I watch a recorded episode of one of my favorite TV shows to just zone out....usually Desperate Housewives, Boston Legal, House, or Grey's Anatomy. I
54 Cosec59: Well i did it. Off to LAX on Saturday. Feel so much better just for booking it
55 Jamesbuk: Normally listen to music or go ride on my bike. Rgds --James-- P.S. Interesting topic!
56 Greasespot: I run.....I race Ironman's.....What does that say about my stress levels.... GS Oh an Ironman includes a 42km run
57 ORDRyan28: thats a good escape no, not to that... actually, I'm the most stressed/ hyper person you'll ever meet. I usually lift weights when I'm stressed (if I
58 TedTAce: I like to post to a.net to relax... and when I "have" to read ArtieFluffkin or Aerospace fan I have my fish tank right behind me to cool me off.
59 Captaink: Love your style i have to start organize a little bag like that...:D I usually just listen to some music. At home I had a car and went for a drive us
60 CO7e7: Same here.. it's the best therapy! I love my gixxer!
62 Carmenlu15: I usually lock myself into my room and play some music. Now, if the computer is available and my sisters are not around (since they're the ones that p
63 Johnboy79: I do the exact same thing. I also like going downtown for a cup of coffee and to watch the world go by. I love people watching.
64 Itsjustme: Thank you. It's just what has worked best for me. I am fortunate that I have a work schedule that affords me 3, sometimes 4 consecutive days off and
65 Asuflyer05: Well if I'm stressed at work or home and can't get away I usually turn to food. Its a horrible habit and I wish I could do like Greasespot and go for
66 HAWK21M: Play Football or Cricket.maybe go on a long drive. regds MEL
67 AirCop: One of several things when stressed; go on a walk/hike fortunately live in an area that I can do that year around, with several neat places to go, swi
68 BMIFlyer: Well, I have had a very shite day. I was shouted at and called an arrogant b*stard today by more than one person, while at work. Why do commuters alwa
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that silly BAB
Well, that is if you're not stuck in traffic. To drive on a road with fast corners, entering the apex and trying to find the best line. Also I've only done it a few times, but there's an indoor Go Kart track around where I live which is fun as well. They aren't really fast, i think they go 40 mph, but the track they have set up is pretty fun. 
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