Even when I was drinking I always felt that the best stress reducer for me was exercise and it was something that I tried to do everyday. Due to sickness, today is day three of being sedentary with the exception of walking the dog, and I had a very stressful morning that fortunately was resolved with positive results. I'm happy to write that I was calm throughout the 2.5 hour process and I've been able to stay relaxed despite not having a physical outlet.
I'm following my plan to stay more hydrated than normal and, like the past two nights, I intend to go to sleep early. For many reasons I really want this cold to be a thing of the past.