Thoughts: On De-Stressing

If you look around for articles regarding stress-relief and what not, it all sounds so easy. But what do you know? It isn't. Because no matter how you try to leave your worries behind, you'll still think about it.

I dunno, but it looks to me like de-stressing isn't really possible. I mean, I try to kick back every couple of days just so that I don't get too worked up. But even then, my mind keeps wandering back to whatever responsibilities await me when I get back from my getaway.

Tell me, is a temporary getaway any good? Or are you just fooling yourself that you're worry-free for a couple of hours or days?

Being the cynic that I am slowly becoming, I fail to see the point anymore. But hypocritical as it may seem, I still try to relieve myself of stress. How do I do it?

I blog. Seriously, I think I about six or so blogs that I've created over the years. Some of them, I've already forgotten. They didn't come close to having someone physically beside you to listen to you rant, but it does offer some kind of release when no one is available to help you.

I stuff my ears with loud rock and roll music. Most people think this is just me fueling my anger more with heavy music, but somehow it keeps me from breaking down and snapping at other people.

I ignore people. This proves especially effective for cases where it is the people around you that annoys and stresses your wits off. This makes people feel like I am a snob. Well, maybe at that moment, I am, but not always. I'd rather shut up that eat your head off. Y'know what I'm sayin'?

I binge. I know, it's not a good way to let steam off. But it works. I don't like what it does to my love handles, but it works. Haha.

Of course, nothing beats the time-tested "talk your friends ears off" technique. It's actually more relieving to have a living, breathing human being listen to you when you want to vent off. Don't you agree?

But, meh, this is just me. I'd like to know what you do to de-stress?

I think I'd like something like this: