There are two types of stress. Short-term (natural) and long-term stress (distress). Short-term stress is helpful. It mobilizes your reserve forces and makes you stronger. But if stress is prolonged, then it depletes resources and a person begins to feel bad. Distress can lead to a weakened immune system, mental disorders and panic attacks. Therefore, distress must be disposed of.
Instruction manual
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There are only two reasons for stress. Your body and your thoughts, in other words, physiological and psychological.
By following the simple recommendations of therapists, you can reduce the level of physiological stress by as much as 50%. And this is already very good. What should be done to reduce the level of physiological stress? Relax, move, drink water, breathe correctly, get enough sleep - this is the key to reducing distress.
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Breathe. If little oxygen enters the brain, it gives an alarm, stress and nervousness occur. Walk and breathe deeply, master the full yoga breath and do it every evening for a start of 5 minutes.
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Relax Many people are not aware that their body is in constant tension. Muscle tension for the body is a signal of danger to the brain. Perhaps even when you read these lines, your shoulders are strained. When the body is in tension, it spends energy. Therefore, often tense people feel chronic fatigue. It is useful to do relaxation exercises before bedtime. The easiest way to lie on your back and gradually relax all the muscles from the ends of the legs to the crown of the head.
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Drink enough water. If you do not drink enough water, the body decodes it as a danger signal. Learn to drink plain water at least 1-2 glasses a day. Then the cells of your body will be supplied with water and improve metabolism. This will contribute to better thinking.
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Get enough sleep. When the body does not rest enough, fatigue occurs, which is accompanied by emotional stress. It gradually accumulates and eventually grows into distress. Determine how much time you need to get enough sleep, and give yourself that time. The body will repay you with a good mood and energy.
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The main psychological causes of stress are negative thoughts. Today, a lot of information sources have appeared, but along with useful information, too often comes information that creates emotional stress. The so-called stressors.
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Create a positive background, avoid constant disturbing news, films about murder and violence, popular music about unhappy love, etc. The fact is that our brain does not distinguish fiction from reality. And the violence shown on the screen is the same reality for him. It sends a signal to prepare for an attack, therefore it releases adrenaline and creates defensive reactions. But after watching such "entertainment" programs, the body has no way out (reset of emotions). After all, nothing happened to you. And this means that he did not process adrenaline and directed it against himself.
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Communicate with those who improve the mood and create the joy of life. Learn to be the one who brings joy. When you rejoice, the hormone of pleasure is released. A positive environment creates a positive emotional background. When people are doing well, the body relaxes. Body clamps go away, blood circulation is established, deeper breathing is activated. All this helps to relieve stress.
Laugh more often, tell jokes, share good news, dream about good things, watch good positive comedies.
And then the level of distress will gradually decrease. And you will have a lot of energy for an active life.