Author Topic: How do you decompress after a stressful day? (Read 3201 times)

Dr. DTVT · « **on:** March 26, 2012, 03:51:40 PM »

I just gave a seminar to the department and while I didn't knock it out of the park, I didn't make a complete jackass out of myself. I'm feeling pretty shitty about me performance, preparation, and myself in general. My boss'es reassurances haven't done much, and I'm still full of pent up nervous energy and on edge; and usually nothing rattles me so being shaken like this is very unusual for me. I've given talks to bigger names and more important people including Nobel Prize winners and I've completely owned the place, today I feel like I got my ass kicked by my peers.

I'm getting ready to go home, pick up dinner on the way (cause I'm not cooking), and then I need to figure out a way to come down. I'll take any suggestions, although writing that seemed to help a little. I'm just not used to this feeling.

Chino · « **Reply #1 on:** March 26, 2012, 03:59:27 PM »

I watch any kind of science related show. Usually Wonders of the Solar System and Wonders of the Universe (both by Brian Kox) are on the top of the list. I have seen every episode at least 10 times and they never get old.

black_biff_stadler · « **Reply #2 on:** March 26, 2012, 04:01:27 PM »

bosk1 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 26, 2012, 04:03:56 PM »

This may sound dumb, but it's kinda the equivalent of the stereotypical chick breakup therapy of eating an entire container of ice cream while watching a romantic comedy. So here goes: Since you're picking up food anyway, pick up whatever is your comfort food, stop by your nearest movie rental place (or if you can stream movies on Netflix or something, that's cool, too), and just pick up something mindless and fun, preferably with a lot of action, and just veg out.

My other option is to drum, loudly, and for a long time. But if you don't play drums, that won't really work for you.

Sorry about the rough day, dude.

glaurung · « **Reply #4 on:** March 26, 2012, 04:04:53 PM »

DTF
fap

Not always are they in that order or separate activities!

bosk1 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 26, 2012, 04:05:41 PM »

Quote from: glaurung on March 26, 2012, 04:04:53 PM

DTF
fap

Not always are they in that order or separate activities!

King Postwhore · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2012, 04:06:15 PM »

Like bosk said, veg in front of a TV with a bowl of ice cream.

And as you can see by my pictures, it works every time.

bosk1 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2012, 04:08:26 PM »

I'm leaving the forums now before King realizes what I have done and puts out a hit on me.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #8 on:** March 26, 2012, 04:11:32 PM »

Sometimes I act like a chick, pouting.

With a big bowl of ice cream.

Edit. BASTARD!

wolfking · « **Reply #9 on:** March 26, 2012, 04:11:51 PM »

Seriously just relaxing with some tunes browsing the net, DTF, or watching tv does wonders.

But for me, I hit the gym and lift heavy.

glaurung · « **Reply #10 on:** March 26, 2012, 04:12:57 PM »

Quote from: bosk1 on March 26, 2012, 04:05:41 PM

Quote from: glaurung on March 26, 2012, 04:04:53 PM
DTF
fap

Not always are they in that order or separate activities!

That's quite enough of your 5/8 humor!

YtseBitsySpider · « **Reply #11 on:** March 26, 2012, 04:13:21 PM »

Two beer when I get home.
But I can't decompress yet.
Stuff to do, the boy, after school, make lunches for next day, start supper, plans for the evening...etc etc.

My decompress later:

From 9:30--12:00

I shoot people online. IT REALLY HELPS

no PS3 or XBOX...I have a Wii. James Bond Goldeneye, fantastic online shooter. Simple. Tricky.
I also have a list of pron sites I hit in between rounds

Ryzee · « **Reply #12 on:** March 26, 2012, 04:15:25 PM »

Beers. Many of them.

Dublagent66 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 26, 2012, 04:25:20 PM »

Check out some Louis C.K. - Shameless. That'll cheer you up for sure!

King Postwhore · « **Reply #14 on:** March 26, 2012, 04:31:45 PM »

Quote from: Dublagent66 on March 26, 2012, 04:25:20 PM

Check out some Louis C.K. - Shameless. That'll cheer you up for sure!

"We have the same Awesome Possum shirt!!"

lonestar · « **Reply #15 on:** March 26, 2012, 04:36:59 PM »

Actually, on a stressful day, I'll hang around work a bit to bitch it out with the rest of the staff, then stop by to visit my friend at another restaurant and chill a bit. If it's really bad, then I go for junk food and some back episodes of Battlestar or DS9. Don't have my old standby of a twelve pack and a bottle of Jager anymore.

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #16 on:** March 26, 2012, 04:51:33 PM »

KILL ZOMBIES

El Barto · « **Reply #17 on:** March 26, 2012, 04:54:22 PM »

I usually opt for hitting the bong, drinking some whiskey and shooting some pixels (zombies are my current interest). If it was a really bad day, Dr. Alprazolam might be invited, as well.

Other suggestions for people who aren't me: a walk around local parks is exceptional medicine for the soul; nature does wonders for the psyche. Never discount the value of comfort food.

Most important, come to grips with the fact that we all have off days. The best cure is realizing you're a dumbfuck for letting a trivial matter screw with your head.

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #18 on:** March 26, 2012, 04:55:56 PM »

You have Left 4 Dead 2 for the PC, right?

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #19 on:** March 26, 2012, 05:04:06 PM »

I took a co-workers advice and unloaded a few clips at the range. That was a good start. Now for dinner then I'll find something to do.

Inb4 Cole rages

lonestar · « **Reply #20 on:** March 26, 2012, 05:47:16 PM »

Quote from: El Barto on March 26, 2012, 04:54:22 PM

Most important, come to grips with the fact that we all have off days. The best cure is realizing you're a dumbfuck for letting a trivial matter screw with your head.

All forum members, read this, learn it, live it. Probably some of the greatest wisdom that can be learned in life.

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 26, 2012, 06:30:57 PM »

Watch tv and listen to music. Also, eat a ton of food.

Nekov · « **Reply #22 on:** March 26, 2012, 06:50:49 PM »

There are 2 things I do.

1) As Harry already stated you can kill shit in a videogame. That reliefs a lot of stress.

2) Go jogging. I find this to be the best since it helps me disconnect from the world, you relief all the stress you had and you are doing something good for your body.

ReaperKK · « **Reply #23 on:** March 26, 2012, 07:11:07 PM »

- Usually a long bike ride (15+ miles) with my music or a long walk. I'll turn off my phone for a while, maybe have something to eat.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #24 on:** March 26, 2012, 07:16:59 PM »

I needed this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_Vg4uyYwEk#t=1m38s

TheOutlawXanadu · « **Reply #25 on:** March 26, 2012, 07:27:09 PM »

Sorry to hear your day didn't go the way you wanted DTVT. Whenever I have a stressful day, I just pop in Friends.

black_biff_stadler · « **Reply #26 on:** March 26, 2012, 07:39:54 PM »

1) Drink/smoke

2) Coitus (fap if N/A)

3) Special food like a place you like a good bit but don't usually think to go to

4) Extremely hot shower

5) Mama's Family reruns

FlyingBIZKIT · « **Reply #27 on:** March 26, 2012, 07:43:49 PM »

Playing drums.

Dublagent66 · « **Reply #28 on:** March 26, 2012, 07:50:58 PM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on March 26, 2012, 04:31:45 PM

Quote from: Dublagent66 on March 26, 2012, 04:25:20 PM
Check out some Louis C.K. - Shameless. That'll cheer you up for sure!

"We have the same Awesome Possum shirt!!"

Fluffy Lothario · « **Reply #29 on:** March 26, 2012, 07:54:40 PM »

Quote from: TheOutlawXanadu on March 26, 2012, 07:27:09 PM

Sorry to hear your day didn't go the way you wanted DTVT. Whenever I have a stressful day, I just pop in Friends.

I like to pop in a friend every now and again too.

Honestly though, rum and coke and jazz.

wolfking · « **Reply #30 on:** March 26, 2012, 08:42:00 PM »

Quote from: DTVT on March 26, 2012, 07:16:59 PM

I needed this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_Vg4uyYwEk#t=1m38s

Good scene, I always really enjoyed that movie and scene.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #31 on:** March 26, 2012, 08:48:56 PM »

I love the Rocky movies more than any reasonable person should. No matter how many times I've seen it, I still get emotional every time Rocky gets knocked down in the 14th.

I can't wait until I have a son, and on some snow day I'm going to break out the DVD's and have a Rocky marathon.

wolfking · « **Reply #32 on:** March 26, 2012, 09:13:08 PM »

That's great man. Sounds like you have cheered up a bit.

Forget about the past and what has been, what's done is done, focus on the future and learn from every day, start again and tackle each day head on.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #33 on:** March 26, 2012, 09:28:08 PM »

I didn't need cheering as much as I needed a release for that pent-up nervousness and energy. I was kind of jittery until I unloaded a few clips at the shooting range, and then Rocky Balboa just kind of finished the job. Tomorrow I can take all the pointers I got from my seminar to fix up my Ph.D. defense which is less than a month away and hopefully not make the same mistakes again.

wolfking · « **Reply #34 on:** March 26, 2012, 09:35:39 PM »

That's it mate, and don't stress, giving speeches is impossible for me. The fear of public speaking makes me shit my pants, it is by far my greatest fear, how anyone can do it regulary is beyond me.

News: Fall Into the Light, official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFxH4kky6z4

Author Topic: How do you decompress after a stressful day? (Read 3201 times)