https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:38:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is/page/2#post-1713553 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 01:33:54 +0000 Karie 1713553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Walking with my dogs, riding roller coasters (yes, I consider this a stress reliever because it is tons of fun), kayaking, paddleboarding, yoga, pilates, sewing, crafting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is/page/2#post-1712696 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 10:27:40 +0000 Tammyb 1712696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aziraphale, I know what you mean about hiking alone. That's how I feel about jogging. I really dislike running with other people, which shocks my friends because I am otherwise a social person. They will ask me to meet them for a run and I'll always say no. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is/page/2#post-1712638 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 04:56:24 +0000 Aziraphale 1712638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great question! I wish I could say gardening was one of mine, but it's actually one of the things I avoid and then feel guilty about. I have a spectacular weed garden out back. Want to come over and do some planning in my backyard? ;-)</p> <p>My true therapy activities are reading and hiking (alone; it's enjoyable, but not relaxing, if I have to talk to people). I would put sleep, since I really need quite a lot of it and I'm very cranky if I don't get it, but since I'm unconscious while I'm doing it, I don't think it counts.&nbsp;</p> <p>I used to watch telly quite a bit, but that never seems to happen anymore. I've got out of the habit over the past few years, since I started a second degree, and have homework in the evenings. Nowadays I'd rather sit at the laptop and binge-read articles about the Donald Trump trainwreck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is/page/2#post-1711894 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 12:57:01 +0000 Anonymous 1711894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My garden, my yard and patio, redecorating and styling my house, and reading. &nbsp;Sleeping and getting extra rest has become therapeutic this past year too - the more I get, the more relaxed and focussed I am. A nap is my favourite part of the weekend afternoon.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is/page/2#post-1711311 Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:32:11 +0000 Anonymous 1711311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have two forms of therapies:&nbsp; cardio and podcasts.&nbsp; Both of these relax me in ways that I can't describe.&nbsp; Everything seems better afterward.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is/page/2#post-1711032 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 22:14:44 +0000 Carla 1711032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exercise, gardening, playing the piano, cooking. I have trouble being 'still' but am learning how through yoga. I generally have to 'burn off' stress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is/page/2#post-1710827 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:08:29 +0000 Ledonna N. 1710827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great Topic.&nbsp; I go HOUSE dancing.&nbsp; It is a wonderful freeing sort of dance/sport/workout.&nbsp; It relieves major tension.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is/page/2#post-1710748 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:08:38 +0000 harmonica 1710748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So many great stress releases here! There are many things I love doing, but time and energy is limited due to RL circumstances. </p> <p>Walking, laughing and meditating would be the easiest and lowest threshold service for me. </p> <p>Other activities I love (but may at times find hard to schedule) are yoga, pilates, strength training, reading, sewing, cooking,<br /> scrapbooking, being with friends, outdoor activities, biking,<br /> swimming.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is/page/2#post-1710230 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 13:07:04 +0000 Chris987 1710230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gardening, walking. Purring kitty on lap or watching them play in catnip.&nbsp;Playing or listening to music. Shopping. The feeling AFTER the workout or yoga class. Sharing tea, coffee,&nbsp;wine...&nbsp;with a friend, spouse, colleague, etc. SHOPPING. Redecorating. The results of housecleaning but not the activity. </p> <p>Last but not least, organizing things or thoughts. I can be very geeky about this. My career was a software engineer but I did not start out with a degree in the field&nbsp;and continued to take night school classes for quite a few years although some were courses I didn't really need.&nbsp;Decades ago when I was going through a divorce I signed up for an evening&nbsp;Calculus class and got an A+.&nbsp;It was a few years later that I realized this was an unconscious attempt to organize my way out of the mess and the&nbsp;stress :-)&nbsp; It give me a good laugh every time I think about it. </p> <p>Oh yeah, laughing is great stress relief&nbsp;too!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is/page/2#post-1710224 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 12:52:42 +0000 Aquamarine 1710224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Walking (exercise), baking, reading, knitting, and coloring...you know, that new craze for adults I loved it as a kid, toyed with becoming an artist but life got in the way. Last winter I purchased a mega-kit of artist-grade colored pencils and they make me so happy just to look at them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is/page/2#post-1710215 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 12:36:33 +0000 RobinF 1710215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, a lot of gardeners here! I leave that to my DH. To de-stress I read, knit, do math puzzles, usually in front of the TV during a Netflix series (currently Strange Things). I like a lot of other stuff (shopping, walking, my weight-lifting class, decorating the house) but wouldn't call it therapy really, just fun stuff. Thanks for the fun thread! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is#post-1710178 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:15:30 +0000 Summer 1710178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gardening, country and coastal walks, watching and listening to wildlife, and caring for my dog.&nbsp; All of these are huge stress-busters for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is#post-1710168 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 09:44:12 +0000 Style Fan 1710168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yoga and anything to do with Yoga.&nbsp; I practice Yoga as a whole not just the physical practice but the whole 8 limbs.<br />Reading.&nbsp; I like to read about my profession, novels, non fiction and current events.&nbsp; <br />Walking.<br />And of course my dog. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is#post-1710141 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 07:44:20 +0000 rachylou 1710141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find dishwashing very meditative, but not triage for stress. True triage I feel requires a time out, a change of program. And three deep breaths. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is#post-1710140 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 07:37:42 +0000 Barbara Diane 1710140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best is a swim, or if that doesn't work, sitting outside. A beach is a wonderful place to be. Walking. Talking with friends. Being here on the forum. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is#post-1710118 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 04:49:17 +0000 Echo 1710118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exercise, reading, coffee and radio (I am a Public Radio addict). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is#post-1710100 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 02:33:59 +0000 Alexandra 1710100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Under the "productive" heading - sewing, knitting, and polymer clay. Under "mind, body, and soul" - running and yoga. And for "instant gratification" - apple and banana, eaten together. Yum! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is#post-1710081 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 01:51:26 +0000 Laurinda 1710081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another gardener here -- the smell of earth is a natural anti-depressant (!)&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/01/how-to-get-high-on-soil/251935/">How to Get High on Soil</a>.<br />Also bike riding, star gazing, shopping at the farmers' market and outdoor pool swlmming. Interesting how my favorite activities are all outside ;-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is#post-1710077 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 01:40:05 +0000 Staysfit 1710077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exercise - walking with my neighbor everyday we can when the weather allows. Pilates . Weight lifting. Running (only 4 days a week now, no more marathons), hiking, bike rides, snow shoes, cross country skiing, swimming, any type of boating.</p> <p>Reading - I always have a backlog of both fiction and non-fiction. This year Mr. Staysfit and I are going to a series of author talks so I have extra motivation to read their books so I can be familiar with them before I hear them speak.</p> <p>Study - (is that an outlet?) I am taking a class about Opera with my DH. I also am preparing for my second maintenance of certification exam. It's a once every ten year ordeal. I enjoy reading anything related to my profession. It's a great thing to love what you do for work.</p> <p>Organizing - I love to clean up and organize things. I may have OCD. I make plans, I clear out drawers and cabinets. Clutter is never safe when I am around. Funny how my wardrobe is rarely included in this.</p> <p>Netflix - I typically pick a series and watch one episode at a time until I finish. </p> <p>Cooking - that really means menu planning, reading cookbooks, baking, and preparing dinner. I especially enjoy cooking with my DS and my DH.</p> <p>Morning tea - I love to drink a huge cup of tea in the morning before anyone else in the house is awake. Just me, and my dog, and the newspaper.</p> <p>Girls night out/hanging out with friends - I love hanging out with my friends. We go for dinner and sometimes a move, but not always. </p> <p>Games - I love to play all sorts of games. Card games, Scrabble, Rummikub, whatever......</p> <p>Laundry - I like to do laundry. Yes, it's true. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is#post-1710070 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 01:17:06 +0000 Suz 1710070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Walking. Weightlifting (though I have to persuade myself into the gym by reminding myself how good I will feel afterwards.) Reading. Writing. Cuddling my cat. Laughing with a friend.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is#post-1710047 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 00:24:21 +0000 Gaylene 1710047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Walking, hiking, biking, skiing, and reading. Mr G laughs that he is the only guy that has to walk his wife regularly to keep her happy. Cheaper than diamonds, though, so I tell him he's lucky. ;)</p> <p>Gardening is a chore for me, so I'm fascinated by people who find it relaxing. Same for organizing my closet--and TV watching puts me to sleep, so my "binge watching" lasts for only an hour, but I can read for hours on end if I'm into a book. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is#post-1710037 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 23:50:17 +0000 Tammyb 1710037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chewyspaghetti, that dresser is beautiful. Did you do it?<br /> Gotta love cats. They are their own masters. </p> <p>So interesting to read what everyone else does. We have a lot in common! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is#post-1710033 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 23:37:37 +0000 Peri 1710033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Reading, movies with friends, talking to friends, dance, and makeup.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is#post-1710011 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 22:29:32 +0000 jill58 1710011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Running, aerobic dance class, reading, growing orchids, knitting, gardening outdoors.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is#post-1710000 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 22:12:18 +0000 shedev 1710000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fitness is my therapy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is#post-1709993 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 22:00:05 +0000 Anonymous 1709993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Organization is my therapy. When I am stressed, I find a part of the house that I have not tackled in a while, like a closet or a drawer, pull everything out and reorganize. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is#post-1709990 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 21:54:51 +0000 Cerinda 1709990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fiction, fashion (reading, planning, as opposed to shopping), sailing, skiing; also gardening and hiking. &nbsp;Exercise (urban walking, yoga, pilates) is a must to keep my head on straight, but I don't necessarily enjoy it.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is#post-1709958 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 20:19:28 +0000 rachylou 1709958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well to be honest, McDonalds. When I'm sick, a bland tasteless hamburger is comforting and easy on my stomach. I also feel a trip to the doctor, which is a traffic odyssey, deserves a McGriddle. But if I need to occupy my mind, I think about rearranging all my stuff, lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is#post-1709953 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 20:09:16 +0000 SandyG 1709953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hiking with dogs, urban line dancing class, long novels, and for high stress, using my new steam mop to set the world in order.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-therapy-mine-is#post-1709923 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 18:34:30 +0000 Anonymous 1709923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exercise and my therapy cats. </p>