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Stress And Anxiety
Stress and anxiety put people in the hospital every day. It may not be common to go to the doctor to say "I think I have stress- " but the National Institutes of Health say that 80% of illnesses are Contd...
Powerful hormones- including adrenalin- are released into your blood when you/' re stressed and anxious. They cause a rise in blood pressure- a faster heart and breathing rate- and faster conversion of glycogen into glucose. These are all good things if you need to escape a charging grizzly bear. Unfortunately- when these effects are prolonged- as they often are in modern life- the immune system is depressed- and the body suffers other negative changes.
Some of the common negative effects of prolonged stress include fatigue- pain in the muscles and joints- depression- anxiety- headache- mental confusion- and irritability. These stress reactions cause your body to use too much energy- which can eventuaLLY result in physical and mental weakness.
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At Stanford University- an analysis of 146 meditation studies was done. The conclusion was that meditation was not only beneficial at the time of practice- but that it significantly reduced anxiety as a character trait. Most of the studies focused on transcendental meditation- but it/' s probable most methods have similar results. (Reported in the Journal of Clinical Psychology 45: 957974- 1989.)
In other words- meditation really can help you defend yourself against stress and anxiety. Deeper meditation probably has the most beneficial effects- but what if you/' re short on time- or uncertain about learning to meditate? No worries. There are two simple techniques you can learn in a few minutes- and start using today.
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First- there is a breathing meditation. It starts with just closing your eyes- and letting the tension drain from your muscles. Then let go of your thoughts- as much as you can- and breath deeply through your nose- paying attention to your breath. When thoughts and sensations arise- acknowledge them and return your attention to your breath as it goes in and out. That/' s it. Just do this for five or ten minutes.
The second technique is a mindfulness meditation. When you are feeeling stress and anxiety- stop whatever you/' re doing- and take three deep breaths. Then watch your mind until you identify what is bothering you. Maybe you/' re worried about something? There could be a letter you need to write- or your neck could be sore. Try to identify every little irritation.
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Practice- and you/' ll get better at finding what/' s just below the surface of consciousness- bothering you. Once you address these things- close your eyes- take three deep breaths- and you/' ll feel more relaxed and able to think clearly. Try it now. It/' s a powerful way to reduce your stress and anxiety.
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