‘depression’

Stress Reduction (IV)

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Professional help

Stress can be a factor in many diseases that require professional assistance. Especially if symptoms are not common or progress over time.

Reducing stress at work

Try talking to someone personally affected in a nice way, and he believes problems are related to work. Work together to improve working conditions. Let him know that productivity can improve if the pressures are reduced. Organize a network of friends at work. Reestrure priorities and eliminate unnecessary tasks.

If the job is unbearable but there is no alternative, design a business plan and stick his spare time. Remember that your employer is a victim of the same conditions it imposes.

Take a Deep Breath

During stress, breathing becomes shallow and rapid. Deep breathing is an effective technique to “lower revolutions.” This technique can be very helpful, even to maintain a state of relaxation throughout the day. Inhale through your nose slowly, counting to ten, making sure the stomach and abdomen expand but the chest does not rise. Exhale through your nose, counting to ten. (more…)

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Stress Reduction (III)

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Keep perspective and look on the bright side of things

Reversing negative perceptions and learn to focus on the positive side helps reduce tension and achieve goals. For example, if a person is anxious because he has to speak in public or give a review, you must first identify what the worst that can happen and the chances of this occurring.

Then you try to visualize a positive outcome. Next is developing a plan to achieve a favorable outcome. It is useful to recall previous situations that initially seemed negative and finish the best way.

Using humor

Keep your sense of humor in difficult situations is a common recommendation of the experts who manage stress. Laughter relieves tension and helps keep the perspective of the situation. It has been shown to Huor is a very effective mechanism for coping with acute stress. (more…)

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Stress Reduction (II)

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Restructuring priorities

The next step is to try to offset the weight of stress-producing activities other than providing some relief. Add pleasurable activities is more positive than merely reducing unpleasant. This is important because there are many activities that simply can not be neglected or forgotten.

When not practical to eliminate stress, there may be ways to reduce their impact. If the problem is related to work and there is no possibility of change, consider all possible alternatives that are pleasant: the simplest is to use free time in enjoyable activities and not just do nothing. If the problem is in the home, plan activities outside, even for short periods of time.

Replace time-consuming activities that are not really needed with more pleasant or interesting. Many people think it’s selfish plan activities for others to see as they only benefit him. The truth is that personal sacrifice may be inappropriate and even harmful if the person doing it is unhappy or anger. (more…)

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Stress Reduction (I)

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

How can I reduce stress?

Reduce stress.. there is no uniform method useful. A combination of strategies appears to be more effective. Secondly, what works for one person does not necessarily work for another. Third, stress can be positive or negative. Controllable stress generates interest and excitement and motivates the individual to overcome. On the other hand, the opposite may lead to boredom and depression.

It is important to note that treatment of stress does not necessarily cure the medical conditions it causes, but certainly helps to reduce their risks.

A major obstacle in reducing stress is the idea that relaxation itself can lower defenses and return to the vulnerable person. One has the illusion that gives and maintains security alert. Often people succeed in relieving stress in the short term but turn to thoughts because they are bound stressful stimuli or external pressures. (more…)

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