i usually sit or lie down. i close my eyes . and try to think about beaches ( listen to the bird sounds and feeling the sun heats and my foot on the sand ) and sometimes to the water sound ( rain or the sea waves ) it help me a lot to relax and to not think much about the stressful moment i have .

Negative ways to deal with stress * Abusing drugs or alcohol * Binge Eating * Abusing family members * Taking prescription medications in unintended ways * Engaging in a compulsive negative activity (ie gambling or overspending) Positive ways to deal with stress * Heading to the gym for some exercise * Practicing meditation * Deep breathing techniques * Talking through your problems with a trusted friend or a therapist * Listening to relaxing music

in the past, I used to drift in anger and react with extreme ways (I raise my voice, push, throw things,..). but recently, I tried anger management methods and I was surprised from the fact that they really work (even the silly counting numbers thing is helping!) now I react by closing my eyes, taking deep breath, and let the stress fade away. but honestly, I can't tell you how much I miss the old ways!!!

I wash my hands, face and sit

listening to my favorite songs,,, It can release my stress and I will take a deep breathe and after a while my stress is slowly fading....