Healthy Ways to Relieve Stress

I used to use avoidant coping skills like listening to music, drawing, etc. which lead to a much larger problem. So always be aware of that possibility. If you go years with the same problems you should probably talk about that with your doctor and ask about Schema.

My therapist asks me to come up with easy to use coping skills. Things I like to do that are positive and ideally get me away from stressors. My personal ones are art, coloring, and nature walks. But it can be any positive thing that you like to do

A balanced life, which includes good sleep, healthy eating, and regular exercise, helps reduce stress. Also, practicing meditation and breathing every morning makes my day more relaxed.