What do you like to do to calm yourself and relax?

[Bowsette Plus-Ultra]

The serious and convoluted example: back during my final years of military service, I hit a super low point and didn't feel in control. I felt like I needed to hit something just so I wouldn't lose my mind when I went back to my barracks room. Since I couldn't punch my leadership and I didn't own a punching bag, I ended up beating the **** out of my fridge and my closet door.

When I arrived at Fort Bliss, I had ten intact sets of knuckles and one relatively untouched refrigerator. When I left, I had nine sets of intact knuckles and one very dented refrigerator.

The short and more fun answer: I like playing Dungeons and Dragons on the weekends and Warhammer Vermintide 2 during my regular gaming time to relieve stress.

 

[editor99]

I come here.I feel relaxed by seeing how people feel relaxed.

 

[Mudora]

When feeling overwhelmed or stressed out, I generally like to take a break from the situation by escaping into something else, whether it's music, TV/videogames, a book, or a simple conversation with someone. I remember when I was in school, I often felt like I didn't have the time to panic and pity myself because I still had a lot of work to complete, so in those cases I would take a moment to relax by doing things that I still considered productive, like having an early shower or making myself a proper meal. A little self care can go a long way, and it's so important to do so!

 

[Rubik]

I generally listen to music or watch anime when I need to relax.

 

[TheGreatCthulhu]

I play guitar, it's very calming.

 

[Deleted member 90890]

I listen to music, preferably by the likes of Green Day. I also like me some oldies, and I find myself listening to blues and jazz from over half a century ago these days.

 

[Princess Niki]

Listen to music, I always have my ipod playing something in the background at a low volume.

 

[Deleted member 90890]

I listen to music, usually alternative rock. That, or I watch ASMR videos of people getting a shave at the barber, or having their ear canals cleaned out.

 

[Woyogoyo]

I read. Either in my bed, or, if that's not an option, in a bathroom stall.

 

[Mikey the Gengar]

ASMR is pretty fun but it gets less effective the more you listen to it

 

[ExLight]

music, music, sleep, gaming, booze, music, and sleep

 

[kikwi_lopsa]

i draw anime and talk to my friends

 

[Chevywolf:30]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1JpbEoo8lto
Whenever I get off work, I like to turn the bass in my car up and play this. It's a goofy song, so it's fun to unwind to, but something about that bass I find calming lol.