I'm having really handsy with a friend of mine. is it weird to deal with stress like that?

Possible problem: If "handsy" means you are using casual sex to deal with stress then there might be a problem. I have worked with many people who have used sex as a way to 'self-medicate' painful feelings instead of dealing with the feelings or stressful situations directly. This is not "weird" because lots of people do it, but it is often not a healthy way to deal with stress and can be self-destructive.

I am making the: Assumption that "friend of mine" is genitalia ; "handsy" means masturbation. It would be so much easier to interpret if you just said what you meant. Masturbation can cause release of tension. I encourage people to develop many outlets to deal w stress rather than relying on just one. To address stress: talk about feelings ; address problems. Don't avoid them. Aim for 7.5 - 8 hours of sleep/.