Dear Heat
Who needs valium when there's Tequilla about?
Running away often seems like the easiest and best option, but is rarely ever pratical.
Loud music, long drinks maybe a fast drive(before the drink of course
) , a good brisk walk, a good book all can just help you relax.
Nice long soak with candles and music - thats a good one.
Personally I find throwing things a great stress buster
Make your own stress ball - get two balloons and snip the necks off. fill one with flour until its filled out but still plyable. then roll the other balloon over from the open end to seal it and help presto you have good stress ball that you can twist and grip and thump and release some of that tension