.. when you feel like you’re trapped.. indecisive.. unsure about what to do. what do you do to escape that tension and clear your mind and get your thoughts in order? sure lot of us would turn to religion and read Quran, say a dua, etc.. but anything besides that which always does the trick for you? share it 
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do what you like and enjoy the most ... if you like to play sports ....get involved with it, if you like to go in friends, make plans basically whatever makes you happy ..
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Talk it out with your friends . I mean real life friends .
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run
sleep
(in that order)
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I usally go to the gym...and that helps clear my mind! And if I'm too lazy to leave the house they will usally read!
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take a break, a real break..in a diff place, away from routines, clear your head, and then figure out what u want to do and why etc.
once that is done, make sure to make time for yourself, and reflect, pray, meditate..some quiet time, just you and your thoughts.
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Talk to my husband.
Go for a long run.
Find a quiet spot somewhere… sit…and let my mind wander…
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take a warmm shower
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^ and then when you are clear as to what you really want, take a cold one.
Well, a good workout helps. If totally messed up, then a change of place and routine - like x2 said.
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walk alone in a shopping mall.
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I listen to my ipod or mp3 player
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- stare endlessly at the ocean infront of me and zone out
- Think of the many homeless, poor and orphans i come across
- think of people who dont have any chance in life and are nearing death i.e terminally ill
- watch an inspiring movie
- cry
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I would just have a good cry and then realise that nothing or no-one is worth so many tears...
After that my head is clear and I am a bit stronger...
Also life is a test and DUA is best path
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phone parents/ siblings
go out shopping
go the gym
go jogging
go watch a movie
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eat shwarma.
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You know 2 things, actually 3 things.
Like 3 levels.
1-Feel good stuff(work-out/chill-out)
2-Relaxing(to reduce tension)
3-arranging thoughts.
What I gather from your post you need 2 and 3 for now. First distance your self from the things which are simulating discomfort.
Once relaxed arrange your thoughts.
You know I learned it last fall, long walk every day at same time can do miracle to your brain!!!!!!!!!
Many many smart(est) ppl do that, So I thought I should give it a try.
In fact, I started it in ramzan, After iftar I walked a loop around the block. And I realized what all those (smart)ppl were talking about.
Do it!! you will never regret. If you want to thank me, you know where to reach me.
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Take a hot shower, watch a good movie and do something that is all about me...help myself feel better.
I know you may not be looking for this but..........reading Quran does help.