Stress is a major concern in today’s society. Stress is linked to many different ailments as well as fatigue and many other physical symptoms. Physicians have proven that stress is very dangerous, attributing to diseases and a shorter life span. Some kind of stress management is recommended in order to help one deal with their stress so it doesn’t consume them. Six coping strategies that are discussed are: • Talk to a supportive person nearby or on the phone. When you engage in conversation with someone else, you are able to briefly take your mind off of whatever is bothering you. • Move around or engage in some routine activity. Moving with the arousal that comes along with anxiety helps you deal with it better, rather than just staying still. • Stay in the present. Trying to focus on the situation you have at hand and not on questions of “what if’s” will help you cope with your anxiety. • Get angry with anxiety. Let your frustrations out instead of holding it inside. • Experience something immediately pleasurable. Do something that you enjoy in order to help you cope better. • Try a cognitive shift. When experiencing anxiety, think positive and know that the feeling will pass just like the last. I experience a lot of stress, so therefore there are a few strategies I would choose. Trying a cognitive shift is one of them. When I am stressed out, I like to pray and read scriptures that encourage. They always reassure me that I am not alone and leave it all in God’s hands. This always makes me feel better because I know he has brought me out of worse situations. Talking to someone helps me as well. Especially when the person I am talking to is someone who can take my mind off of things and make me laugh. ... ... middle of paper ... ...ith someone, let out a good cry or engage in some kind of exercise, I notice the pain subsides. I believe these strategies will continue to help me in the future. These strategies will not only help me live a more fulfilling life, but they will also help me to not let stress interfere with my daily life such as going to work and interacting with my children. References Bourne, E. J., & Garano, L. (2003).Coping with anxiety: 10 simple ways to relieve anxiety, fear & worry. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger. Salmon, P. (2001). Effects of physical exercise on anxiety, depression, and sensitivity to stress: A unifying theory.Clinical Psychology Review, 21(1), 33–61. Retrieved October 20, 2013, from http://www.sciencedirect.com.library.esc.edu Thoits, P. A. (1986). Social Support As Coping Assistance.. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 54(4), 416-423.
Physical health and mental health go hand in hand. Exercising on a regular basis and eating a balanced diet can help reduce anxiety. Avoiding processed sugars and foods and sticking to a balanced diet may not cure anxiety but my help reduce it. Getting your body dynamic, particularly through oxygen consuming activity, discharges endorphins that are in charge of expanding your sentiments of peace and happiness. One should also avoid stimulants like nicotine that tend to make someone tense. Some people believe that smoking makes them calm while in actual sense, nicotine dependence increases feelings of anxiety and stress if one cannot access a cigarette (Hofmann et al,
In conclusion, facing anxiety in life is normal. Anxiety strives a person to work harder and overcome any obstacle. Like Collier said “you can’t learn if you don’t try”. (Collier 97) To sum up, the path to success is paved with anxiety.
The most profound thing that I remember to do and has helped me bring my mind out of panic mode and into help mode is to breathe. Taking a minute and taking a deep breath really helps me collect my thoughts and keep events in order of occurrence and importance. Information overload is an understatement sometimes, so breathe, knock out those tasks and
The easiest and quickest way to try and relax your body is simply taking a deep breath and closing your eyes. It can be very easy to find yourself stressed out and not focusing, once this happens it is hard to remember that you are okay and this moment will not last forever. Our minds begin to race with thoughts of the worst possible scenarios. Becoming anxious is the result of many things, everybody is different with various triggers. If you do become overwhelmed, take a minute to think about where you are, close your eyes, breath in deep and count to ten. You may be able to relax enough to gather your thoughts and finish your task without any worries. It some cases it is not that simple but there are many
Whenever I have a problem or situation that putting pressure and stress on me, I try to take my mind off of it as much as possible. My number one method of self-distraction is reading books, or it used to be till I discovered Netflix. I mostly use this strategy of coping from any stress that may have occurred in an argument between my friends or families and me. I’ve been using this coping style for as long as I can remember which is why I used to be such a bookworm. Reading books was a way to escape the world I was in and all the problems that came with it and go into another world where all the problems and stress that the main character experienced were solved by the end of the book. This is still my preferred style of coping but now I have moved away from books and use movies and television as my main method of distraction. This strategy is incredibly effective for me as I generally become completely involved in whatever book or show that I’m watching, thus completely clearing my mind of any
Humor: It is hard to look in bright side when you are feeling dark. It helps your sense and dopamine level in brain, For example, watching funny movies and reading comedy novels to decrease the stress. Try to laugh at one and think it is your weapon which will use on the stress. If you can laugh at it, you can live your
Some positive recommendations I would suggest to a friend, patient, or family member for coping with stress in a positive matter is to exercise and eat properly. Exercise does not have to be really intense. Walking, running, yoga, and weights can be sufficient by reducing one’s stress. Eating properly can also play a huge factor. It is important to be getting the nutrients one needs. It is hard at first, just like any task, but once it becomes a routine it gets slightly easier.
Having anxiety is different for everyone so we all experience it differently, it will not be the same from one person to the next. We all have our ways of dealing with an attack. Some might even be on medication for it. There are some people that do not have it and it’s great except when someone that does tries to talk to them and they don’t know how to respond. A lot of teens have anxiety when they are in school and it makes it hard to do the things that they need to do to pass a
Reality: Stress is a part of life. So it’s impossible to avoid all stressful situations. More important, avoiding anxiety tends to reinforce it. Remember that you can be anxious and still accomplish what has to be done. Effective anxiety treatment usually involves gradually and safely exposing you to the source of your anxiety so that you can learn to cope with it, not avoid it.
... to them to get the stress off your chest. Get organized; this allows you to focus on the most important tasks, what isn’t as important can wait. Always laugh; laughing out loud, at yourself, a joke, laughter just makes you feel good. Do your best not to worry; accept the things that are out of your control and you can’t change. The world won’t end tomorrow if you don’t get the last load of laundry done, or the living room doesn’t get vacuumed today; take some time and just relax and enjoy your life.
Treatment can be home remedies to actual medications or therapy. "Anxiety can be treated medically, with physiological counseling , or independently. Ultimately, the treatment path depends on the cause of the anxiety and the patients preferences."(Medical). This is an example of how one may choose the type of treatment that works best for them. "Biofeedback. This type of therapy can help you learn to control body functions such as muscle tension or brain wave patterns. Biofeedback can help with tension , anxiety , and physical symptoms such as headaches."(Pamela). This is an example of one of the few therapies they have for anxiety. Biofeedback is more of a challenge since you have to get yourself to control your brain and body functions. "Very often , it's possible to get past an anxiety cycle with the help of friends or family -- someone who can help you sort out your problems."(Medical). Family and friends can also be a free and easy treatment for anxiety. "Treatment may involve some form of cognitive therapy, a "talk" approach that focuses on skills for evaluating situations more realistically and avoiding harmful thought patterns. By helping the patient understand the mechanisms of anxiety and how it may be controlled, talk therapy can help patients cope with or get rid of their symptoms."(Company). Cognitive therapy is another type of treatment that may cost money but seems more effective than
Get healthy. Studies have reported that 30 minutes of vigorous, aerobic exercise can eliminate symptoms. Whereas low maintenance activities such as meditation, yoga or Tai Chi relieve stress. Regular exercise in general can help reduce many symptoms. A good diet is also very important; eating healthy, balanced meals and paying attention to your food sensitivities. For many people, eating certain foods can cause unpleasant physical reactions, which can then cause irritability or anxiety. It is greatly advised to avoid drugs and alcohol. They may seem to help at first but have long term effects to your body.
These are mainly exercises. One, do a hand massage, with any of your fingers you feel like doing, then put that finger to your palm and start rubbing the middle of your palm. Two, do a palm push, to do this, push both of your palms together. Three, close your eyes and imagine, imagine being somewhere only you know or somewhere that is calming to you. Four, sigh to really present the moment to yourself, so you can start to calm down a little bit more. Five, do a monkey stretch to release the tension in your muscles. Six, give yourself a hug for 10 seconds to boost your emotions. Seven, do a 5-second wall push to ease your muscles. Eight, do a superman pose so you can focus on your balance other than your mental breakdown. Nine, shake it off to loosen yourself up. Ten, inhale deeply so you can do a bubble breath, to do this you should imagine that you are about to blow a bubble with the liquid, not the gum. Eleven, put lavender oil onto your wrists, lavender oil is one of the relaxing oils you can smell that can relax you. Twelve, hydrate and meditate on water, hydrating yourself is a very important thing to do if you want to stay healthy, and the sound of water if you are mediating the lapping of water on the shore and the splashing of water against
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Many different treatments are available for people with anxiety. It can mainly depend on whether or not you would like to go down a path of medical treatment, or down a path of self natural treatment. To go down the medical path means that you could choose between medication, therapy, or going to a treatment center. The other choice of natural treatment leads to more choices. You have the choice between essential oils of different fragrances, citrus being my personal favorite, you can learn and practice different breathing techniques, you can change your diet, your surroundings can be changed to positive and calm settings. Lately there has been the craze of “toys” that are said to help anxiety and attention disorders. There are options between the fidget spinners, kinetic sand, zen gardens, spinning gyroscopes, two tone spinning rings, fidget cubes, and many more. Some people will say that a walk in nature can help them ground themselves and calm down, but it all depends on what works best for you. This can take many different