Closing the doors and pushing back is a great stress reliever.
I would agree with "real life" being more stressful. My advice is try to become debt-free. That really reduces the stress, and also gives the added comfort of being able to tell your employer to take a hike if you want to.
Before I get shot down, yes I know most people, including pilots, have high debt burdens, but long term financial planning and a little frugality will go a long way to relieving the stress. Sticking to your first wife also helps.