Healthier than what? There are many ways to reduce stress that are healthier. If you refuse to learn how to have fun without alcohol then I guess it is, but you have eliminated a lot of better options already.

[–] makyo@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

I guess I'm just wondering if it's stress or alcohol that's more dangerous to my body

[–] SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Of course there is sometimes people don’t have the time and money. Can’t someone have some beers while gaming with their kid?

[–] ClassyHatter@sopuli.xyz 11 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Meditation is one way to lower stress. 5 minutes a day is better than nothing, and it costs €0.00 / second and has no negative side effects.

[–] SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world 11 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Some people don’t get that 5 minutes of quiet away from their kids to meditate properly. There’s no single solution that is available to everyone.

[–] howrar@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 week ago

One of the things I sorely miss since becoming a parent. Literally not a moment's rest. I may have a few minutes here and there, but you never know when the next thing is coming and getting that meditation interrupted is way worse than not trying to meditate in the first place.

[–] a4ng3l@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

« Meditation » drives me crazy. To each it’s own. Every one needs to find it’s thing. Be it drugs for some of us.