[ToRSpartaz]

Hi all

Havent done a thread for a while, feeling quite slack actually

So I was thinking just a general out there question both on a personal basis and just out of interest since I have been thinking about this quite significantly over the last 5-7 weeks.

'How do you guys deal with Stress? Or wind down and calm yourselfs?"

I know personally on most days the stress is terrible and my body begins to shut down because I do generally overwork myself to a point ( woops) So yeah guys just wondering what you all do

Cheeers guys

[TAEdarus]

Smoosh it.

[cruxBsK]

in before rub one out

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	Fenner:
	neKo:
	Mayo:

[Fenner]

go to www.twitter.com and type "**** protoss" in the compose new tweet box

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	|Erasmus|:	or **** zerg... really depends what you lost to most recently.
	breadfan:
	alwaysdryToT:	hahahaha,welcome to black protoss clan
	dKiWi:
	Dox:

[ROOTPetraeus]

Hm I recommend going to bed later. Not sleeping in the shower. Not going afk. And not being a chobo.

[ToRSpartaz]

Originally Posted by Petraeus

Hm I recommend going to bed later. Not sleeping in the shower. Not going afk. And not being a chobo.

Sigh* I never sleeping in the shower im always going to regret saying that I was tired when I went to have a shower arent I? T_T

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ROOTPetraeus:

<3

[Maynarde]

I go for a drive and blast some really loud ear shattering horrificly brutal metal and sing / scream along.

Afterwards I feel better.

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	Mayo:
	PiG:	haha that actually works so well, dunno why i stopped lisening to metal..
	SilentNoodle:	i've done this before :3

[Zepph]

I just make sure I have good time management. All my stress comes from keeping up with uni work...so making sure I have time for myself/fun stuff like casting is important. Comfort food helps also (; I like having a set couple of hours every day where I don't do anything except sit on my ass and herp derp around doing whatever. Makes me feel refreshed :3

Unfortunately I'm one of those people who gets sick from stress so there's actually nothing physically wrong with me it's all mental stuff....so having a mother that makes you chicken noodle soup and herbal teas that help with stuff and a dad that makes you bacon is good too ^^.

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	Fenner:	comfort food actually works wonders :)
	cruxBsK:	rep for the chicken noodle woo ^ ^

[breadfan]

Depending the kind of stress...

Acute stress, I will try to breathe deeply and slowly, maybe do something mind numbing like watching some TV, or exercise (I think exercise is best because it deals with the adrenaline, but I don't do it enough)

If it's more ongoing, like a precursor to chronic stress, I will try to make a change(s) in my life in some way (it can be simple like changing your sleep schedule, exercising more, seeing more friends, moving furniture around or getting new stuff) and if it goes on for more than a few days I would certainly see a doctor, and be very wary if it doesn't seem as bad over a long period of time - chronic stress is something you acclimate yourself to.

[Cute]

edit: wrong link, I'm chobo

[FaDeBadger]

Originally Posted by Cute

edit: wrong link, I'm chobo

You had to go Russian to actually find a picture of a pack of cigarettes? :P

[koven]

Stress reduction is very important part of achieving success in pretty much anything...

I've done alot of study on stress and anxiety reduction and have quite a few strategies I use to unwind, feel good and centered.

My favourites are

Bikram Yoga or 'hot' yoga
http://www.bikramyoga.com/

The Stress Eraser:
http://www.stresseraser.com.au/ 15 minutes of this bad boy every night and you will sleep so well and be so centered in high pressure stress situations

Pranayama breathing/Meditation
http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/219

Alot of people today, especially in western societies do not take emotional stress seriously at all and do not know the serious effects it has on the body and mind.

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cruxBsK:

This is a great post rep for you sir. did you play age of empires?

[iM tgun]

My stress comes from losing

Release? A lot of broken shit. Now it's more just calming myself down and maybe unleashing on my punching bag, because sponsors get angry if their stuff gets broken.

[koven]

If wanna-be pros (usually quite young players) don't learn good coping and stress reduction strategies they just end up like Idra :P

Forever losing and beating their head against the wall :>

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Fenner:

I wouldn't mind having IdrAs skill even if it comes with the rage

[MooZfY]

Fapping.. it will work trust me

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ROOTPetraeus:

[Reere]

Blast some dubstep.

[Fenner]

Originally Posted by Reere

Blast some dubstep.

Haha I only listen to dubstep when I'm in a bad mood too, I'm not sure if it actually works though, might just make me angrier

[Reere]

Originally Posted by fenner

Haha I only listen to dubstep when I'm in a bad mood too, I'm not sure if it actually works though, might just make me angrier

Dubstep is just so much excessive noise that it clears my head

[Larotac]

I always just go to the gym or something, go for a run, you could always just take a break and play a game or two of starcraft if you don't have the time to go out and do something

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[PiG]

Exercise.

Luckily I obviously love the crap out of my job. My stress only comes from being unable to handle losing. If I'm exercising and staying fit I take my losses in stride pretty much with a smile on my face as I learn from them. If I'm unfit I turn into a raging, stressed out mess.

I guess my only other stress comes from not practicing enough, but that gets solved easily enough by you know, playing starcraft :P

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	Fenner:	THIS. 100%
	Reere:	why u always make everything sound so good~

[ToRPandarine]

My life story has had some for of stress that more or less (more like more) nearly killed me.

Stress relief?

• Watch a funny show,
• run my heart out, p
• lay some random game (I recommend Mirrors Edge, keep to the simple level and the sensation of free running is great )
• free running itself (haven't done that in a long time, doubt i can do it anymore )
• go outside to my backyard or roof and look at the stars, reminding myself that the big black yonder is big and tht i shldnt give a shit rite now,
• and just chatting with people on sc2sea chat or in chat

Nick, seriously, I love you to bits. So, stop stressing yourself

Panda

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	PiG:
	QEDFridge:	looking at the stars just makes me depressed, makes me want all my favourite sci fi's to actually be real so I can explore with them! :P
	ToRSpartaz:	<3

[NOM]

Sweet lovin'
o yeaa gurll

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	Maynarde:	Awwwww yeeeeeeyuhhh
	Dox:	yehhhh guuuuuuurlll

[inFeZa]

When i play starcraft and i win - i ******* rage and break shit.
When i play vs a terran and lose to banshee's i ******* rage and break shit
When i play vs zerg and lose to roaches i ******* rage and break shit
When i play vs protoss and lose to 4gate i ******* rage and break shit.
Moral of the story - ******* break shit.

[jayaiwhy]

In terms of SC2, I off race on lower leagues to reduce stress aha

[nOtse]

I find weightlifting to heavy metal really relieves some stress. Just take it all out on the barbell.
Than also after your done you are to buggered and hopped up on hormones to give a crap =]

[dippa]

i internalise it, get sick and/or irrationally angry with myself and then verge into depression before realising how silly the whole episode is

bizarre sequence but it's worked (most of the time) for me

[iM yang]

Originally Posted by dippa

i internalise it, get sick and/or irrationally angry with myself and then verge into depression before realising how silly the whole episode is

bizarre sequence but it's worked (most of the time) for me

I do the same thing, i don't think that's really dealing with it though

[LoRDo]

I paint miniatures (warhammer 40k)
or go hang out with my girlfriend watching trashy TV.

[JoFritzMD]

Originally Posted by dippa

i internalise it, get sick and/or irrationally angry with myself and then verge into depression before realising how silly the whole episode is

bizarre sequence but it's worked (most of the time) for me

I do the same thing though instead of going into depression I tuck it away and let it sit there for several years until one day it breaks out and I kill people. Quite healthy I think.





Though really I just don't let things stress me. Worry less and enjoy more.

[ToRFutureBoy]

I think stress is a lot to do with you you manage it. If you let it become a big deal of often will, if you let is wash over you like water off a ducks back you can come out of it a lot better.
Attitude also plays a bit part in it. I tend to not get too stessed, especially when you think about others around the world far less well off than you are. And also how short life is.
People have already mentioned many ways top manage it, and turn your mind to something else, such as fitness, and entertainment, and I agree with them all as well.
Funny that someone mentioned SC2 as a release, I often find myself most stressed playing SC2!

[QEDFridge]

I slap my headphones in and go for a walk.. call my mother and talk shit.. or fire up stargate sg1, stargate atlantis or generation kill and just crawl into bed :P

also, beer helps

[ToRFutureBoy]

mmmm BEER, how could I forget!!!

[Trusty]

crack a beer, yo.

[oGrNsCo]

Beer ^ =d =d =d

[Reere]

Actually, lately I've been browsing twitch.tv if stressed. Pretty relaxing checking out the scene other competitive games community, such as fighting game, speed runs, even chess ~!

[IcedTea]

If im stressed, I grab my skateboard, go outside and skate. Awesome stress reliever.

[ToRFutureBoy]

Also noticed that listening to music while playing sc2 can help out...I've never tried it til last night and it worked out well when I lost...lol

[nGenLight]

look in the mirror

[inFeZa]

Originally Posted by xGKingLight

look in the mirror

I already talked about breaking things

[sRDreaM]

I sigh alot when I stress just keep sighing till I feel better lol >.<"

[Mayo]

Originally Posted by rythmatik

I find weightlifting to heavy metal really relieves some stress. Just take it all out on the barbell.
Than also after your done you are to buggered and hopped up on hormones to give a crap =]

Yeah buddy!

I do Crossfit and destroy myself completely.

As I lie on the ground barely able to move.. I feel much better.

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TABjornbrandr:

+1 for crossfit! Best workout known to man

[Dox]

I watch a random episode of Scrubs and sleep. There's nothing better.

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	Mayo:
	Bash:

[Snx.FigJig]

To deal with stress I just read (currently A Clash Of Kings), very relaxing. That's if you like to read books.

[Jaywalk]

sweaty man love

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	NOM:
	ToRPandarine:	grappling...10mins burns more fat than 30mins of running lol XD

[Mayo]

Originally Posted by Dox

I watch a random episode of Scrubs and sleep. There's nothing better.

yeah!

[Akilos]

I sing "I Feel Pretty" to cool off and possibly laugh at myself sometimes.
I should get it on video and post somewhere sometime

[SiF]

When I get really stressed I go into the kitchen, get naked, cover myself in maple syrup, lie on the floor and pretend I'm a slug...

Life is simple for slugs

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	JoFritzMD:	OMG SAME!
	NOM:	I do this but with Vaseline instead of Maple Syrup. Because Maple Syrup is for posh slugs

[ToRCrispy]

i find doing very high intensity exercise for an extended period of time helps to just make me feel better in general. obviously when you are healthier, you feel better. martial arts of fighting sports are usually very good, because if you are stressed, you get to hit something haha. but generally they are all very high in intensity which means by the time you finish, have a shower and eat something, you are just too tired to really do much so you fall asleep and wake up feeling refreshed. for example, i do boxing 2-3 times a week. when i go more often, i feel fitter and better and less stressed, but when i don't go as much i start to feel a bit sloppy and sketchy. so after that long probably useless explanation i'm just gonna say exercise

but also it depends on what other things you do. university or schooling can make get you stressed. i'd say just manage your time well and make sure you get everything done well before the due dates so you don't have to worry about it. also if you have a job that can take up a lot of your time. i know i myself can sometimes get stressed because i always want to be laddering more, but i have a job and uni etc etc so i just never have time. so manage your time well and do some exercise sorry that was a huge essay :\

[ToRSpartaz]

Originally Posted by SiF

When I get really stressed I go into the kitchen, get naked, cover myself in maple syrup, lie on the floor and pretend I'm a slug...

Life is simple for slugs

SiF

Some interesting ideas guys. Looking forward to finding a way to ease my stressful state. I mean I can work really well in a high pressure situation with stress close to a deadline but overworking has really torn me a new one

you all guys