Depression, Anxiety, Stress -- Management Techniques You Can Use

Are you dealing with depression, anxiety, stress? Management techniques can help you get a handle on these problems. There are many different strategies you can use to attack these issues. While you should always seek proper medical advice when experiencing the conditions of depression and anxiety, there are also things you can do on your own to lower your stress level and give yourself a better chance to heal and function at an optimal level in the future. In this article we will talk about a few stress-busting techniques that can be done in only a few minutes.

Breathing exercises are an effective way to reduce the stress response in your body and quiet your anxious mind. The first thing you need to do is learn to breathe properly. When inhaling, push the breath to the belly before expanding the lungs. This is called belly breathing and is the most effective way to breathe. The belly should expand with breath first, followed by the chest. Inhale for a count of four, hold for a count of four, then exhale for a count of eight and repeat as many times as you like. You can remember this by remembering the numbers 448. As you focus on your breath and your counting, you should feel more relaxed right away. Breathing exercises are perfect for moments of high anxiety, fear or anger. They can help you get a handle on your emotions before reacting.

Another easy stress relieving technique is the body scan. This can be done most anywhere in only a few minutes and is simple. Close your eyes if you wish, then focus all your awareness on your feet. Notice any tension held there and make a conscious effort to release it. Move up your body and bring focus to each part, finishing at the top of your head. You may want to tense each part as you focus on it, then release all tension before moving on to the next body part. If you have trouble with breathing exercises the body scan can be a great alternative.

Depression, anxiety, stress management techniques can be practiced on your own or with your psychotherapist. If you would like to learn more about the many stress relieving exercises that can be done, you should ask your therapist or check out some books on the subject. Here is a great title to get you started: Stress Relief and Relaxation Techniques by Judith Lazarus.





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