Q and A For De-Stress
Posted by Depressed - 06/03/10 at 06:03 amThere are very few people in this madcap crazy world today that have not felt stress at some point in their lives. It may be a particular person or problem at work. It may be the stress of not enough money and far too many bills to pay. Everyone has stressful moments in their lives. But happy well-adjusted people accept that stress is natural and learn to cope with it. They find stress relief products, exercises or other means of learning to know when to let the stress go. If you have not discovered the secret or technique to battling stress, do not berate yourself. That just makes the stress worse. This article can teach you about stress and even help you learn ways to cope with it.
How can I find stress relief in the middle of a stressful situation?
Finding stress relief while you are in the middle of a very stressful situation can be hard. Emotions are buffeting you and you might even have an elevated blood pressure. Your body is tense and every muscle is feeling that tension. If you are involved in an argument with someone you need to remove yourself from the situation so you can see it clearly. Step away from the person(s) and take a deep breath. Close your eyes and try to think of something pleasant. Take a deep breath in through your nose, hold it for a count of five seconds, and then release it through your mouth. You need to take at least a few minutes to calm down and relax your body. It may seem tough but there are very few situations that will not allow you at least a few moments to clear your head and take some deep breaths.
What can I do for stress relief at work or school?
Finding stress relief at work or school can be a bit difficult because you are surrounded by others and may be placed in a stressful situation. But the key to not letting the stress overwhelm you is to take a step back and look at the situation. Just closing your eyes and taking a few deep, cleansing breaths can bring you a measure of peace. It could mean the difference between acting hastily upon something you will later regret and making the right decision. If you are sitting at your desk you can try getting a stress relief ball. Squeeze it a couple of times when you are feeling pressure and it can help lower your blood pressure. You can also try a few drops of aromatherapy in lotion to help. Vanilla and lavender are great scents to have around in case you find yourself in a stressful moment.
How can I eliminate stress in my life?
Everyone wants to eliminate all the stress in their lives but the truth is that some stress is actually good for you. You may not believe it but stress can often sharpen your senses and keep you on edge. A person that leads a life with no stress that is presented with a stressful situation will often react very poorly and not be able to handle it. They will experience greater health problems. But the individuals who can handle moderate stress will often use it to their advantage. They will know how to handle the stress when it comes to them.
How can I teach my kids stress relieving techniques?
If you want to teach your kids how to employ stress relief methods you have to first learn them yourself. Kids will watch you to see how you handle stressful situations. If you fall apart and let stress overwhelm your life, they see that and are not learning from example. You have to learn how to control your stress level in order to teach your children. You can teach them to step away from a stressful situation for a moment to take a few cleansing breaths. You can teach them how to stop and think before reacting. That can be the best method ever.
Beth Kaminski is the co-author of Curing Your Anxiety And Panic Attacks which detailed treating panic disorder as well as tips on the various anxiety disorder medications available at www.anxietydisordercure.com.
