How do you handle stress?

if the stress is physical then after a long tiring day, after any work the stress can be released by taking a little rest and also by spending some time with family and have a word with them, smile and fun with them.
but if the stress is mentally connected then it cannot be released by any method till the problem is solved. and hence solving the problem itself provides the release of mental stress.

I talk with friends a lot. I have some good friends I can vent to and not worry about being ignored or them taking it personally. It's always good to have someone to listen.

If you don't have any good friends you can bounce ideas off of, then do what you want. I usually do hobbies, such as plucking my guitar or reading a good book.

Everybody has stress. Most of the time, you just have to relax and slow down a bit. Make sure you get enough sleep and enough food. Don't stress yourself out to the point where you don't eat or sleep.

Don't give up, either. If you have trouble with stress from homework, talk to your teacher. Maybe they can show you easier ways to do homework. Or you can negotiate a plan for you.

Never do drugs or alcohol. It's very VERY unhealthy and can scar your life. Just keep trying to find things to relax yourself. Don't listen to people who say "Alcohol and drugs help" because, they don't.

I destress myself by listening to music, spending time with friends and family and sleeping.For me different types of stresses require different methods to release it completly.i cant listen to music when i am physically stressed.i cant sleep properly when my mind is stressed so i listen to music or spent time with friends.Well now i have found a new way to destress, my lot.

When stress, I going to sleep. If I cannot sleep I go cycling.
Other people eat a lot when she got stress.

(Now I'm stress because I cannot reply this question more than five lines. Hmmm how to avoid such stress?. I think just relax and do nothing)

Hello!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> In the present day world every body is under tension.No body is free from stress,physically and mentally.To over come this situation indulge in talk to your friends and near and dear ones.Vent your feelings and emotions to them.verbalize your problems.The more you bottle up,the more you will find it difficult to find hope.Avoid polarizing your thoughts.Go for a walk either to a park or to sea beach and come close to nature and feel the texture of petals and feel the sands on the beach,and appreciate God's creations.come home,take a deep breath and visualize all that you just saw and felt.Also try to meditate fo some time daily as that will give you much relief.Have good diets.Diets sweetened with honey may be beneficial in decreasing stress as honey is the right cure for stress.And lastly laugh away the troubles than the life will be easy to live.thanx.

Step1
Identify the situations that require your attention. Because not all things are under your control, it's essential to let go of the problems about which you can do nothing, reserving your energy for other stressful areas in your life where you can react productively.
Step2
Make a pledge to physical health. Stop smoking, drinking and overeating. Nicotine acts as a stimulant that increases stress, and drinking and overeating can cause additional problems, both in the short term and the long haul. Fill your body with sources of nutrition that give you the energy to cope with stress.
Step3
Exercise. It's been named as the solution to several problems, including excess stress. By exercising, you burn off nervous energy and increase the endorphins in your brain. Not only are you giving yourself an instant boost, you're doing something for yourself that will help you in the future.
Step4
Learn to just say "No." You can't be everything to everyone all the time. Often, our stress comes from trying to do too many things in too short a day. Doing favors for friends and family is noble, but you have to realize that you and your family come first. If you honestly don't have the time, respectfully decline.
Step5
Take time for a reality check. Just as you can overload on goodwill toward others, you might set lofty goals for yourself. If you try to be superior in every area of your life, you'll succeed in none. Spreading yourself too thin is a classic stressor. Instead of deciding to complete all of those old projects by year's end, concentrate on finishing one in the next few months.
Step6
Carve out time for fun. If you don't already have a hobby that you love, set aside a weekend to start one that you've always wanted to try. It's important to make yourself and your interests a priority; you'll feel more relaxed after reading that book, playing a round of golf or doing some scrapbooking.
Step7
Enjoy a siesta. Another way to keep emotionally and physically healthy is to get enough rest. No one can handle stressful situations when exhausted. On the contrary, being overtired exacerbates the problem. So go to bed early, sleep a little late or take a nap. You'll feel much more able to take on the day.

Good luck! I hope this helps!