Miland:What is your own solace or 'non-medical tranquilliser' or 'refuge in a storm'?

But to preserve the 'Esperanto flavour': is Esperanto a consolation for you?

Haha!!

I'd definitely mention Lernu and Esperanto in my arsenal of "tranquilizers", especially after reading witty replies like Ceigered's initial response to this post. Thanks for the free smile, my friend!

I used to think that punching holes in my walls was a good way to vent the stress...until I moved out of my parents and got tired of patching up after "relaxing".

Nowadays, I have a cup of sugar plum spice tea (hibiscus, roasted barley malt, roasted chicory, rosehips, chamomile, plum, cinnamon, and ginger) and open a good book. I pull out one of my guitars and jam away. Or I turn on God of War, and slash some baddies away. I also find working out a good way to reduce stress levels and boost self-confidence in a giffy.