What is the best way to release stress?

when under stress, what do you do to help relax? all answeres are acceptable. imagine a close loved one went missing. what would you do to deal with the anxiety? have you ever thought of what youd do? what if it was your mate/husband/wife/boyfriend/girlfriend? and you had kids. no job. your car was stolen and you were still making payments in it..no insurance. going to college full time. having to take on all responsability. what would you do?