What are your best go-to stress relievers?

I’ve tried quite a few already— deep breathing, meditation, hot bath, extra sleep, etc. I’m still getting knots in my stomach and tension headaches.
What are your tried and true de-stressing activities?

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Canuckle · 51-55, M

I have this Muse gadget the wife and kids bought me. It’s used in conjunction with meditative sounds. You let your mind go and just relax to the sound of the odd bird chirping. It’s very relaxing. This won’t help you much.

I do a check in with myself and then confront what comes up. Challenge it.

I also do a visual thing pretending there are windshield wipers in front of my eyes and when the thought comes up I turn on the windshield wiper and wipe it away.

Listen to Meditation Oasis this one when I’m struggling
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I listen to Calm Radio Classical music to calm myself.

Scents can work. I use incense to settle myself.

Go for a walk and talk to the trees. I know it sounds weird, but it may help.

Talking with someone that will listen and not respond also helps. I never like to be fixed when in the state I’m presuming that you’re experiencing.

I know you’ve tried most of the above. I hope you feel better soon.