Some Methods to Reduce Stress

Drinking and using drugs is a selfish self-centered way to Reduce Stress. However it can happen to anyone and of course it's human nature. Trust me, I love you and wouldn't say this to you if I thought there was another way.  But not one person in the history of the world ever gained a thing from this behavior. It's really obvious, and that includes actors and famous people. It costs a lot in your health, family, marrage, kids, time and money lost.

If you feel like you need to drink or use drugs please stop and think about it. One thing that works is to go out and find someone that really needs help and do what you can. Don't expect anything in return not even thanks. Don't get upset if they don't seem to appreciate what you do for them. Some people will tell you to go jump in the ocean but it doesn't matter at all. Be happy about it and smile a lot.

Release stress in natural ways. Make sure you are getting enough sleep. As you get older you may need more. Some people say "I don't need much sleep" but it catches up with them sooner or latter.
Dreaming is a natural stress reliever. If you do not dream much or don't remember what you dream then you are not getting enough sleep. One of the things I do is take vitamin B6, (not in a multi). It makes me dream more, remember my dreams and take away my stress.

Careful of the type of movies you see! Part of you (your creative mind) thinks it's real. That's why you like them so much. Try drawing or music to relax and Later at bedtime, you should sleep like a baby. Wild sounds (that's why God made birds) of nature are also designed to clear out the cobwebs. Most people have no idea how the forest can clear the mind but campers and fishermen know.

Writing your problems and feelings down in a notebook helps a lot. (some people may have to burn it afterwards) A wonderful way to help yourself is to make up a story with all your problems dumped into the characters. You can give them worse problems then you ever had and then solve them by the end of the story. I wrote an entire science fiction screenplay with every thing I ever wanted and it worked wonders for me.