What do you do to make yourself feel better after a tough day?

thattequilagirl · 08-03-2016 07:32PM #1

Long bath?

A drink?

Sex?

Two of the above options aren't open to me right now, and I'm a ball of anxiety/stress.

What do you guys do?

RayM · 08-03-2016 07:38PM

Sometimes I just take a couple of Nurofen Plus and then watch some awful television shows while drinking tea and eating Cocoa Pops.

daveyeh · 08-03-2016 07:39PM

thattequilagirl wrote: »

Long bath?

A drink?

Sex?

Two of the above options aren't open to me right now, and I'm a ball of anxiety/stress.

Which two?

smokingman · 08-03-2016 07:41PM

Play "jump on daddy's head" with my kids.
....they came up with that one but there's hugs at the end so all good.

mad muffin · 08-03-2016 07:42PM

Furious masterbation

thattequilagirl · 08-03-2016 07:42PM

mad muffin wrote: »

Furious masterbation

This could be a goer!

van_beano · 08-03-2016 07:42PM

Beer and PlayStation.

Miall108 · 08-03-2016 07:43PM

Playing a game of "hide the sausage" with the wife normally tends to lift my spirits

TerrorFirmer · 08-03-2016 07:43PM

A drink and watch something stupid like Family Guy/Rick and Morty. Then comfort eat rubbish food.

pickarooney · 08-03-2016 07:44PM

Peanuts, beer, an oul film and a hug from the kids.

Big Nasty · 08-03-2016 07:46PM

About eight bottles of decent beer

Aint Eazy Being Cheezy · 08-03-2016 07:47PM

Everyone's gonna think I'm taking the piss now..

I smother myself in baby oil, stand in the hotpress and pretend that I'm back in the womb.

The_Valeyard · 08-03-2016 07:49PM

Load up a computer game and chill.

Day Lewin · 08-03-2016 07:49PM

I like all of the items on the list. They can even be in any order, although it's good if some strong red wine is near the beginning. One may also include a firm massage and a good long sleep. Aaaaah!

(and tomorrow will be better)

Mesrine65 · 08-03-2016 07:50PM

Retire to the man cave for a spliff, beer & some mellow tunes.

anothernight · 08-03-2016 07:50PM

Either a cup of tea and a few squares of dark chocolate, or a glass of rosé wine.

boobar · 08-03-2016 07:56PM

Stick on a boxset, preferably with some treats.

Go for a spin on the bike or long walk in the countryside if the weather is good.

Stick on a big fire, a good book, nice glass of red.

08-03-2016 08:11PM

thattequilagirl wrote: »

What do you guys do?

Often the most effective thing I can do for anxiety or stress is get in the swimming pool and swim laps until I'm so exhausted I can't think.

If that's not an option, I find a book that can help distract me or binge on a tv show or movies.

I feel for you.

Super-Rush · 08-03-2016 08:13PM

I have a good chat with herself. Never fails.

Xaracatz · 08-03-2016 08:14PM

Read a book (well - an eBook).

I almost go online by default, but then it's searching for interesting things, moving through topics, getting bored or else too awake. A good book can just take you out of real-life thinking zone.

MarkAnthony · 08-03-2016 08:24PM

Swinging

thattequilagirl · 08-03-2016 08:25PM

Candie wrote: »

Often the most effective thing I can do for anxiety or stress is get in the swimming pool and swim laps until I'm so exhausted I can't think.

Ooh, I like this one. Can't tonight but I can plan it for tomorrow.

thattequilagirl · 08-03-2016 08:26PM

MarkAnthony wrote: »

Swinging

OMG this is so true. Going on swings in the playground would totally destress me!

qo2cj1dsne8y4k · 08-03-2016 08:26PM

If it's stress in work, I love coming home to warm pjs, either out of the drier or left on the radiator. Have a nice shower to wash the day off. Take my time with lots of nice body moisturiser. Into clean underwear, warm pjs and fluffy socks. Back downstairs for cuddles on the couch and Netflix, no lights on, just a nice candle and the glare of the tv. Sometimes I'll have a glass of wine, sometimes I won't bother. That's my favourite way to end the day.