When a Reddit user asked others "how do you relieve stress in your life?" they received over 2,000 comments overnight.
"I am asking this question because for the past few months I have been abstaining from rushing to alcohol, drugs, or sex whenever I feel overwhelmed in my life," user h0w1 said. "It's been rough, especially recently, and I wanted to see how others go about relieving that stress."
Many shared stories of work stress while others listed a bad relationship, sporting injury or university exams as their reason for unease.
Thankfully though, for every stressed person there were dozens of people offering tips on stress-relief.
It seems playing or listening to music is a popular way for people to unwind.
"I had an awful year last year, and I am constantly full of stress and anxiety," user pistachiopaul said. "This year, I bought myself a guitar. I have no sense of rhythm and have never played an instrument before, but it's really been helping."
User zlterry agreed that music can be a fantastic form of therapy. After illness left him unable to play competitive sport, he learned to play the guitar and drums for distraction and hasn't looked back since.
Another user (Classypterodactyl) said knitting helps her to relax.
"I'm not very good at it, but I've managed some nice scarves, hats and mittens. I find it very satisfying to finish a project, whether it's good or bad," she wrote.
"So long as it challenges you and takes your mind off things, the stress goes away. My next big project is a sweater!"
Reading, gardening, meditation and jogging were other popular ways to relieve stress, but Reddit user Lou_Zer gave a rather more unconventional answer.
"I have conversations with my Labradors. I ask them questions, and then answer for them as well. Except, I answer for them in a higher pitched voice, you know, so I know it's them talking," she wrote.
Perhaps less surprisingly, a lot of people said they feel less stressed when they get more sleep.
What do you do to relieve stress? Let us know in the comments below or tweet @HuffPoLifestyle .
100 Ways To De-Stress
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Write your worries down in a journal. (credit:hey! My name is Fucchon~ I love photography so much. via Getty Images)
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Peel an orange. Studies show the smell of citrus can help reduce stress. (credit:Maciej Toporowicz, NYC via Getty Images)
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Read a book for six minutes. (credit:Oleh Slobodeniuk via Getty Images)
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Eat an avocado. The monounsaturated fats and potassium in the superfood can lower blood pressure. (credit:Patrick Llewelyn-Davies via Getty Images)
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Take a walk in green space. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Hang out with your BFF. (credit:Michael Kovac via Getty Images)
Listen to Mozart. (credit:Imagno via Getty Images)
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Try some aromatherapy. One 2009 study found it's an effective stress-relief technique, especially for high school students. (credit:Media for Medical via Getty Images)
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Let out a laugh. (credit:Tara Moore via Getty Images)
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Get a massage. (credit:Glenn Asakawa via Getty Images)
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Give someone a big hug. (credit:The Washington Post via Getty Images)
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Belt it out at karaoke... (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)
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...Or sing in your church choir. (credit:George Frey via Getty Images)
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Do a small project or craft. (credit:Cavan Images via Getty Images)
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Take up knitting. Research shows the activity puts your brain in a state of flow similar to the one achieved through meditation. (credit:Loic Lagarde via Getty Images)
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Speaking of which, try a little mindfulness meditation. (credit:Peathegee Inc via Getty Images)
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Have sex. (credit:Alexander Nicholson via Getty Images)
Float in water. (credit:Taylor Weidman via Getty Images)
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Sleep. Not only is it crucial to zapping stress, it's key to your daily happiness. "When we're exhausted, we drag ourselves through the day instead of enjoying the day," HuffPost president and editor-in-chief Arianna Huffington once said. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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De-clutter your home or your desk. (credit:Jonathan Kitchen via Getty Images)
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Become a morning person. (Or at least embrace the morning.) (credit:keepps/Flickr)
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Spend time around horses. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Let out a deep sigh... (credit:christian.plochacki via Getty Images)
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...Or a primal scream. (credit:Ben Richardson via Getty Images)
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Make a silly face. (credit:JTSiemer via Getty Images)
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Close your eyes, even for just a few moments. (But don't do it while you're driving.) (credit:Eveline Kooijman via Getty Images)
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Brush your hair. (credit:Alexandra Wyman/Invision/AP)
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Do something nice for someone else. Good karma and less stress? Win. (credit:Ascent Xmedia via Getty Images)
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Give yourself some quiet time. (credit:Westend61 - Hans Huber via Getty Images)
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Write your thoughts on a piece of paper, then physically throw them out. (credit:Tetra Images via Getty Images)
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Stare at the color blue. (credit:thor_mark /Flickr)
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Look at old photographs. (credit:Vasiliki Varvaki via Getty Images)
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Set "stress boundaries." If someone -- or something -- is starting to stress you out, step away from the situation. (credit:Martin Barraud via Getty Images)