Ponies = Stress Relief.

[Prince Midnight 817]

ive tried, but trying to watch ponies is just too hard, with the mood ive been in lately, something cute is just too damn hard, im not sure why but the funk ive been in prevents it.

well....guess i can stick with my warhammer.

Edited April 14, 2013 by shas'o kais

[Broccoli 127]

Eeyup. Tiny little colorful Equines can solve many of your day-to-day problems in life. 

 

Perhaps Kin Jong-Un could sit down, yank that mighty dildo out of his ass and watch some manly-as-fuck ponies to ease his angst, thus rendering him a nice man, good leader and making him stop this pointless feud he seems to have with the world?

 

That's be sweet.

He already has, and apparently doesn't like the season finale: 

 

Anyways, I totally agree about ponies being a source of stress relief. Every time I watch a new episode, or rewatch some of my favorite episodes, I would catch myself having a huge grin/smile thing on my face. Every single time. It's 20+ minutes of pure happiness, nothing else in the world matters then. Ponies ponies ponies.

 

BTW Thunderchild you only mentioned the pink one. Is that your favorite one? Because she's best pone

[Shawn Parks 1,798]

I use Pinkie Pie for creative visualization.  When I need a smile, I think of her or imagine her doing something to cheer me up.  Some people use a self-talk technique to encourage themselves or to combat negative thoughts.  Instead of self-talk, I imagine Pinkie Pie encouraging me, giving me positive affirmations, and denouncing my negative thoughts.  

[Thunderchild 875]

Pinky jus happened to be the one that made me smile on this particular day. I must say she took a bit of geting used to initially, but I dig her now.

 

However, if I had to choose it would be Fluttershy, no question. She had me from the beginning. Just so damn cute.

 

 

 

 

 

 

BTW Thunderchild you only mentioned the pink one. Is that your favorite one? Because she's best pone

 

 

 

 

[White_Blueeyes 4]

I have to agree. Ponies are very stress relieving, Sometimes when I'm having a bad day, I just flip on some ponies and it always relaxes me. Sometimes I just need ponies to make a day better.

[kirbyboi 588]

Yes, this show always cheers me up when I'm stressed or worried about something! 

 

One or two episodes is all it takes and I feel like nothing ever happened! Amazing, isn't it? I guess it's the sows charm, fun, and innocence that has it drive us to be more happy/optimistic. The same happens with Pokemon as well! So MLP really does cure stress for most people...and I'm glad it does! The show is like an anti-depressant!! Don't know what I'd do without it!

[Shanks 10,816]

Ponies without a doubt is a great stress reliever but it is not my only stress reliever, talking to Inazuma, playing video games, and watching wrestling are a few of my other stress relievers. As far as stress relievers go though I won't deny that for me personally ponies is one of the most effective, it is brought my depression down a bit is helping to keep my grip on sanity.

[Phoenix237 353]

Eeyup

Whenever a bad or stressful day comes by this show and fandom always brings me back to a good mood.

Why?

Your guess is as good as mine, but for now I won't question it.

[Umbral Noir 1,556]

Whenever I'm upset or annoyed, I like nothing better than to watch my little pony or some aspect of the fandom. It brightens up my day!

[ReGen 1,466]

I can see why. Had the worst day of your life? Watch ponies!

 

Hey, this might be a good reason why we love MLP. I know for a fact that some users here are suffering from depression and that they use MLP as a way to feel happy.

 

Pretty ponies are subsitutes for anti-depressants, it seems.

 

Perhaps Kin Jong-Un could sit down, yank that mighty dildo out of his ass and watch some manly-as-fuck ponies to ease his angst

A bit graphic but I get your point.

[Thrashy 2,800]

AHA! Scientific proof as to why cute things (like ponies) are able to reduce stress. VSauce...such a wonderful thing, even if it does sound disgusting:

 

[Scootalove 10,689]

I barely get stress anymore, but ponies really do relax me and ease my tension of getting upset. Because when I'm pissed, I lose it but when I watch ponies  I'm relaxed.

[Shaky Novel 72]

Totally agree. I'm suffering a depression, and have some issues with selfharm when I get anxious... And, with the hoof to my heart, My Little Pony are helping me more than my medicine. 

 

 

[Display Name 448]

For me, it's a stress reliever.

It brings joy to me and makes me feel happy. 

Especially when i wake up in the morning, it puts me in a good mood.

 

But sometimes it makes me unhappy knowing i live in a corrupted world compared to Equestria.

But you gotta keep your head up knowing you will never be able to go there.

 

Unless an inter-dimensional portal rift opens up in my room and takes me.

Or if i wake up there one morning. *which would make me the happiest human alive*.

 

So yes, ponies are a major stress relief for me.

Edited April 16, 2013 by KToadstool

[CyberFlash 41]

I would have to say a bit of pony therapy helps with both stress and depression! and I think actually serve quite a beneficial psychological function. You only have to turn on the news to how gloomy things are lately. Frankly, ponies offer an escape from stress that is healthier than drugs or alcohol, such wonderful ponies and a positive message and that inspires both great creativity and friendship between the community of fans.

 

For me, ponies are a little ray of sunshine on an otherwise cloudy day. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia three months ago and have had such an terrible time lately - being in constant pain. I was not able to function at work, or even socialise with friends. This took me to some dark places where I started to re evaluate my entire existence. As the stress got to me and the depression worsened I was unable to cope and had a total breakdown.

 

These candy colour ponies really helped (and are helping!) to get me through these difficult times. The show always makes me happier and I find I can reach greater levels of creativity when I write music.

Edited April 16, 2013 by CyberFlash

[Shawn Parks 1,798]

I don't really have significant issues with stress or depression.  My big problem is social anxiety.  I wonder if there is any way that ponies could help with that? 

[~/XC- BRONY\~ 310]

So, a particularly crappy day at work behind me-I just finished a 5 episode streak, and feel much better.

 

It's amazing how much positivity there is in this simple little show-and how much it takes you out of the rat race for a little while, and lifts your spirits. 

 

Well, there it is. After all is said and done, all the human race really needed was a little pink pony.

i was just about to do a status about this. i think MLP has been so loved is because its nice to watch something happy after being in our world. i think i have found my reason i love the show

[Buttonmash1973 1,026]

I agree there are no better stress relief than watching Friendship is Magic.

 

Now that we talked about being forced to watch G4 let's force people to watch G3.

[Silverstream 51]

I tend to hit the  mlo fandom

from images and fanfic to making my

own fanfic and  images,  or the forms

and daydreaming which does help

me to  stress relive if anything!

[Flutterdash. 52]

I completely agree with you. Ponies are best stress relievers XD I don't know how miserable my life would have be if I haven't been introduced to the show and its community. MLP can also be a good drug as as well. I need my daily dose of PONIEZ

[errant 14]

Pfff . . . real bronies watch ponies at work so they can de-stress immediately. 

 

Seriously, though, I like working at my job where I can watch ponies/Netflix or listen to music while I'm doing stuff. It helps keep me sane.

[Tual 152]

Well, I guess I could say I use ponies as stress relief. Mainly while drawing, as for ages now my doodles are mainly filled with ponies. 
 The show also helped me in a time of horrid depression, so I guess that could count, too. 

[Stormwind 53]

I know the feeling. From time to time i struggle with anxiety and depression issues and i feel like the world is coming to an end. Before i got into MLP these rough patches were some of the worst times of my life and i can remember feeling almost dead inside. But now whenever i feel like the world has stopped turning i watch an episode or two of MLP and i feel much better.

[SparkBrony 379]

You know wat they say - Desperate times call for 10 episode watches, 25 fanfic readings, 50 Brony song listens, and 75 artwork gallery viewings.

[Thunderchild 875]

You know wat they say - Desperate times call for 10 episode watches, 25 fanfic readings, 50 Brony song listens, and 75 artwork gallery viewings.

 

 

Couldn't agree more-although you seem to have a lot more stamina than me.

 

I tend to fall asleep if i stay still for too long, so I may need to break this up a bit.