Alcohol and cigarettes make miracles in light mental health issues. Can't cure schizophrenia though, alas.

It's even better when you can't do most of the socially acceptable de-stressing vices due to health conditions.

My lungs are fucky with asthma, so no smonking or vaping. Genetically recessive liver issue that I hit the jackpot on means I can't drink, or have too much sugar, or long term it might just fucking fibros-ify my lungs. Short-term it gives me migraines, nausea, and exhaustion if I try to cheat it or forget. Leads to some really sucky times after holidays when I just eat too much dessert.

I'm not going to self harm. Body is enough of a mess without adding extra pain and scarring.

Jacking off and gaming it is then.