One way to relieve stress is to eat certain foods. Potassium levels can fall when you're stressed so be sure to get plenty of potassium. Vitamin C is lost quickly when you're stressed. If you have a low level of B vitamins this can cause nervous tension, anxiety, crankiness and mood swings. Oats are a great source of complex carbohydrates and a good source of protein.
Oats have good levels of iron, manganese, copper, folacin, vitamin E and zinc.
Another way to help reduce stress, according to Tuft University's Dr. James M. Rippe is to take a walk. Most people feel the benefit they're getting from walking is not just the exercise but also the time out. You're getting away from the stressful environment. Listen to music with a tempo of 60 beats or less per minute can reduce your heart and breathing rate.