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[Keil]

I am curious.

 

How do you relax without drugs and electronics? When I say no drugs, I mean you can't use the things you find in a drug store like pills and syrups, but you can still get the pharmacological effects from the natural sources of those drugs. For example: using certain willow bark to experience the effects of aspirin. When I say no electronics, I mean the electronics cannot be the source of your enjoyment and pleasure. For example, you can use a table lamp to read a hard copy book, but you cannot use a tablet, phone, or computer to read an electronic copy of that book or watch videos. 

 

So, how do you do it?

 

Spoiler

I cry, I masterbate, I roleplay epic novels in my head, and listen to the bamboo wind chime outside my window.

 

 

 

 

[Neoquest]

I hike a lot. Hiking is fun and relaxing.

[Coops]

I actually love mediation and yoga when my body isn't hurting too much. And I've found my physical therapy has been really relaxing for me. Alternatively, I love to lay on a cold floor and just close my eyes for a bit.

[InsertUsername]

I sometime stare at the wall while sit down, without feeling anything for some hours. I guess no feeling is akin to no stress.

[HiMyNameIsNick]

ASMR. I'm addicted to whispered ASMR videos.

 

Oops

 

Gym, I love working out.

[Ali]

I run a very long way

[Swar]

Sleep. It's not very effective though. I've been way too stressed lately

[Junjie]

Masturbation, though that is usually aided by electronics. If you want to be strict about the "no electronics" rule, I do some meditation as well. I'm a bit slack at that honestly but I try to do some every day I go to work / have an engagement or something.

 

Otherwise, a majority of my "relaxation" time is pretty much facilitated by electronics, whether via phone, laptop, or gaming devices. My lifestyle is also very stay-at-home at this point in my life, perhaps contributing to that.

 

I should go out more I guess.

[Karla]

Walking and/or sleeping. Nothing else seems to work for me ATM ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[Coops]

I run a very long way

This used to be my go-to. Running is so relaxing for me. I can't do it anymore tho. 

[Swim]

-jogging whenever the weather is nice

-swimming

-just reading an old book

-quick stretching/yoga

-play piano

-taking a nice long shower

[Kakashi]

drugs. wait thats not allowed.

electronics. wait, damn..

hmmm

pet my cat then i guess

[Drakonid]

Cooking.

[Coops]

drugs. wait thats not allowed.

electronics. wait, damn..

hmmm

pet my cat then i guess

Cat pets are pretty essential to life. Especially when they are purry and shit. /ᐠ｡ꞈ｡ᐟ\

[DonValentino]

No electronics? That really cuts down on the things I do

Same for me but the other one

[Trapezeo]

I hike a lot. Hiking is fun and relaxing.

Yes! I love hiking!

 

I also go to the gym, run, and masturbate. 

[sprockets]

I like climbing or any other way of expelling excess energy (in a non-violent matter).

 

Eventually I think I'll enjoy reading for pleasure as a way to relax but I'm still easing myself into that hobby

[Adam]

I read classic fiction books.

[HiMyNameIsNick]

Cooking.

 

 

Meth

[Cyka]

I don't really destress without the help of electronics (I just watch shows to take my mind off things) but I've been kinda stressed lately so I just wanna say thank you for this thread and I'll definitely take some of these suggestions. T__T

[Salade]

Going for a walk with or without doggo. Especially if the air is nice and cool and there's a slight breeze.

Have a nap in the sun. Although that relaxes me too much and I'm super groggy and spaced out for the rest of the day.

Sex.

[Kraehe]

Sleep lets me disconnect from the world for a little while.   I also like to bake, particularly because I crave for sweet food when I'm stressed. 

 

Recently, I got a fidget cube. It's fun and relaxing to use.  

[NapisaurusRex]

Read.
Hike/walk.
Cook.
Garden.
Clean.