Posted by Maynerd on January 12, 2006, at 21:14:24
In reply to I think I need a hamster etc., posted by Deneb on January 12, 2006, at 20:45:58
While it can be hard to do, transendental meditation can really do wonders for relieving stress and anxiety for people. I usually listen to music by Johnathon Goldman when I do it inside because he creates such awesome sound therapy music. There is no lyrics to disrupt the energy, it just carries you away.
Another technique that I was told to try and found to work often times is physical exercise. I don't really enjoy exercise machines so my favorite is walking; I love walking in the rain.
For both these things it almost mandatory that you do them alone so you aren't subjecting yourself to the pressures of friends or the outside world. Do them in nature if you can.
A pet would do you you or anyone else so much good I can't say it enough. Once you establish that bond there is nothing that feels better than being able to love and be loved by something without all the conditions we people put on ourselves and others; pure uncoditional love. I know my cat Spirit saved my life more than once because of that unconditional love.
Do you like math? Most statistics are pretty easy to do these days because of SPSS and other stat programs. I'm working on getting a degree in psychology and there it is almost a must to learn stats even if you plan on being a counselor.
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