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Stress Relief | How To Relieve Stress | How To Reduce Stress
Stress Relief. This weeks video is on How To Relieve Stress. How To Reduce Stress. Stress Symptoms. How To Reduce Anxiety.
I've received a lot of messages and comments to make a video on stress relief and now it's finally ready. I really hope you find the information in this video helpful always remember you’re awesome!
00:00 Stress Relief
00:14 Stress Symptoms
00:48 How To Relieve Stress (Technique No.1)
02:50 How To Reduce Stress (Technique No.2)
04:33 When To Seek Medical Advice
04:47 Conclusion
WHAT IS STRESS:
Stress is something everyone feels at times, and there are all kinds of stressful situations that can be a part of daily life. Low-level stress can even be helpful or motivational.
There are plenty of things you can do to help cope with stressful events, and simple steps you can take to deal with feelings of stress or burnout.
Stress is the body's reaction to feeling threatened or under pressure. It's very common, can be motivating to help us achieve things in our daily life, and can help us meet the demands of home, work and family life.
But too much stress can affect our mood, our body and our relationships – especially when it feels out of our control. It can make us feel anxious and irritable, and affect our self-esteem.
Experiencing a lot of stress over a long period of time can also lead to a feeling of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion, often called burnout.
Stress can cause many different symptoms. It might affect how you feel physically, mentally and also how you behave.
It's not always easy to recognise when stress is the reason you're feeling or acting differently.
Physical symptoms:
• Headaches or dizziness
• Muscle tension or pain
• Stomach problems
• Chest pain or a faster heartbeat
• Sexual problems
Mental symptoms:
• Difficulty concentrating
• Struggling to make decisions
• Feeling overwhelmed
• Constantly worrying
• Being forgetful
Changes in behaviour:
• Being irritable and snappy
• Sleeping too much or too little
• Eating too much or too little
• Avoiding certain places or people
• Drinking or smoking more
NHS self assessment tool for stress: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mood-self-assessment/
POSSIBLE CAUSES OF STRESS:
Stress affects people differently, and the things that cause stress vary from person to person.
The level of stress you are comfortable with may be higher or lower than that of other people around you. Stressful feelings typically happen when we feel we do not have the resources to manage the challenges we face.
Pressure at work, school or home, illness, or difficult or sudden life events can all lead to stress.
Some possible causes of stress are:
• Our individual genes, upbringing and experiences
• Difficulties in our personal lives and relationships
• Big or unexpected life changes, like moving house, having a baby or starting to care for someone
• Money difficulties, like debt or struggling to afford daily essentials
• Health issues, either for you or someone close to you
• Pregnancy and children
• Problems with housing, like the conditions, maintenance or tenancy
• A difficult or troubled work environment
WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE:
• You're struggling to cope with stress
• Things you're trying yourself are not helping
• You would prefer to get a referral from a GP
Referring yourself for therapy
If you need more support, you can get free psychological therapies like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) on the NHS. You can refer yourself directly to an NHS psychological therapies service (IAPT) without a referral from a GP – https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/
Please seek emergency medical help if,
• You or someone you know needs immediate help
• You have seriously harmed yourself – for example, by taking a drug overdose
A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a medical emergency.
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We all feel stressed sometimes and this is
normal in fact some people actually find stress motivating and even helpful now stress is
affecting your life in this video i'm going to teach you two on the spot stress relief techniques
that anyone can do to help now before we begin looking at these techniques it's important to
remember that stress can affect each individual differently it can affect you physically it can
affect you mentally and it can even change the way that we behave so if you're not quite sure
how you feel and whether it is stress or not i will of course leave loads more information in
the description below for you the NHS also have a really useful mood self-assessment tool which is
an online thing i will link it in the description below as well it's really really helpful so
i'd highly recommend you do check it out now let's learn the actual stress relief technique
step by step so the first technique that i'd like to discuss with you is what we call the emergency
stop technique now this one is really helpful when you need to cope with a really stressful
situation and then you'll have time later to relax further so step number one acknowledge the
fact that you're feeling stressed so learn to recognize those symptoms and feelings that you
get that we discussed earlier step number two say the word stop to yourself really sharply and
if the situation permits it if there's nobody else around say it out loud there's no problem with
doing that and this is going to help you stop fussing and getting so worked up step number
three breathe in through your nose and hold it for a couple of seconds maybe one to two seconds
and then breathe out now generally speaking you shouldn't really pause when you're breathing but
for a really stressful situation it can actually be quite helpful i wouldn't advise that you pause
your breathing for more than two to three seconds now as you breathe out breathe out through your
mouth and then repeat the cycle again and whilst you're doing this slowly relax your hands and
your shoulders moving on to step number five as you breathe in and out slowly start relaxing
your forehead face and jaw and step number six it's good to stay quiet for a few seconds and then
slowly go back to what you were doing now if the situation doesn't permit for that and you have
to speak you can speak a little lower and also a bit slower and then slowly build yourself
back up again now what i really like about this technique is that you can actually do it without
anyone realizing so if you're surrounded by people most of the time most of them won't really realize
you're doing this now in spite of your feelings you will feel that your tension does begin to
ease and for a slightly more advanced version of the emergency stop technique try breathing from
your abdomen now this tends to be more calming than shallow breathing from your upper rib
area so to do this all you really need to do is put your focus on your abdomen and feel
it swell when you breathe in and feel it sink when you breathe out once you've got the hang of
it it is actually very easy to do and it will be very useful too so step number one spread your
fingers now my fingers and hands would be on my thighs right now but you can't see in the shot so
i'm just gonna hold it up here so you can see it so spread them out like that spread your fingers
spread your thumbs and hold it like that for a few seconds then gently relax it back to its
normal position nice and relaxed step number two relax your jaw now it's a little tricky to
do on camera because i'm talking at the moment but what you need to do is drag your jaw downwards
and feel it relax in your mouth in fact try it right now whilst i just said it drag your jaw
downwards and just feel it relax and see how good that feels so by doing this you should feel that
your throat relaxes and your tongue gets nice and loose also another useful thing to do is your lips
keep them very gently touching and this can help a lot as well step number three pull your shoulders
down towards your feet feel that distance growing between your ear and your shoulder and then hold
it there let it rest step number four you need to push your head back whilst your shoulders are nice
and loose and low as we mentioned in step three try and keep your chin pointing towards your
feet now the resulting position should be very comfortable and step number five loosen your arms
and shoulder muscles by shaking your sleeves down you can actually do this without being noticed at
all so now that you know what you're doing it's useful to try and keep count and relaxing
each body part so for example counting one two and then your arms relax three four and then
your neck and shoulders relax and keep counting and relaxing each body part now please remember
that these techniques that we've discussed will need practice for you to get better at doing
it the more you practice it the more useful you will find it it's also important to remember when
and where to get help for stress especially during difficult times so what i am going to do is i'm
going to leave loads more information about this in the description below and i'd highly recommend
that everyone reads it i really do hope that my video helps you please do let us know how you
get on by leaving a comment below and also if you have any of your own tips if you have anything
that works really well for you leave a comment below too because i'd love to read it and i'm
sure everyone watching this video would too always remember you're awesome and i will see
you next week i'm going to teach you two on the spot stress press spress hey guys thanks
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Hey Friends. Thanks for watching. Looks like my description box is currently not loading properly for some users. YouTube are working on fixing it but in the meantime here is the full description from the video. As always sending awesome vibes 🙂
WHAT IS STRESS:
Stress is something everyone feels at times, and there are all kinds of stressful situations that can be a part of daily life. Low-level stress can even be helpful or motivational.
There are plenty of things you can do to help cope with stressful events, and simple steps you can take to deal with feelings of stress or burnout.
Stress is the body's reaction to feeling threatened or under pressure. It's very common, can be motivating to help us achieve things in our daily life, and can help us meet the demands of home, work and family life.
But too much stress can affect our mood, our body and our relationships – especially when it feels out of our control. It can make us feel anxious and irritable, and affect our self-esteem.
Experiencing a lot of stress over a long period of time can also lead to a feeling of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion, often called burnout.
Stress can cause many different symptoms. It might affect how you feel physically, mentally and also how you behave.
It's not always easy to recognise when stress is the reason you're feeling or acting differently.
Physical symptoms:
• Headaches or dizziness
• Muscle tension or pain
• Stomach problems
• Chest pain or a faster heartbeat
• Sexual problems
Mental symptoms:
• Difficulty concentrating
• Struggling to make decisions
• Feeling overwhelmed
• Constantly worrying
• Being forgetful
Changes in behaviour:
• Being irritable and snappy
• Sleeping too much or too little
• Eating too much or too little
• Avoiding certain places or people
• Drinking or smoking more
NHS self assessment tool for stress: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mood-self-assessment/
POSSIBLE CAUSES OF STRESS:
Stress affects people differently, and the things that cause stress vary from person to person.
The level of stress you are comfortable with may be higher or lower than that of other people around you. Stressful feelings typically happen when we feel we do not have the resources to manage the challenges we face.
Pressure at work, school or home, illness, or difficult or sudden life events can all lead to stress.
Some possible causes of stress are:
• Our individual genes, upbringing and experiences
• Difficulties in our personal lives and relationships
• Big or unexpected life changes, like moving house, having a baby or starting to care for someone
• Money difficulties, like debt or struggling to afford daily essentials
• Health issues, either for you or someone close to you
• Pregnancy and children
• Problems with housing, like the conditions, maintenance or tenancy
• A difficult or troubled work environment
WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE:
• You're struggling to cope with stress
• Things you're trying yourself are not helping
• You would prefer to get a referral from a GP
Referring yourself for therapy
If you need more support, you can get free psychological therapies like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) on the NHS. You can refer yourself directly to an NHS psychological therapies service (IAPT) without a referral from a GP – https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/
Please seek emergency medical help if,
• You or someone you know needs immediate help
• You have seriously harmed yourself – for example, by taking a drug overdose
A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a medical emergency.
I dont actually have a stressful life but i still find myself overthinking or worring about things. I need to just be more optimistic and layd back.
ALLAH is the GREATEST
I get stressed and I try to ignore it because I feel like I'm in a position where I'm not allowed to buckle. Sometimes I feel like I'm losing my grip on reality and I can't talk about it. I want to shield others from the horrors in my head. But it's a lot to carry.
i just played an extremely raaage inducing and stressful game of uno on roblox with my 'friends', i was screaming alot and upset so i hope this video helps me
ALOT.
Hello Doctor.. When facing people or standing on stage, I feel anxious, trembling, increased heart rate, and excessive sweating.. When I use Propanol, the tremors disappear and I feel much better, but I suffer from asthma, and Propanol has negatively affected my lung health.. Is there an alternative treatment for beta blockers?
Nice video! I actually make a strong effort to listen to music on the radio on my way to work instead of listening to the news. Having a pleasant tune stuck in my head throughout the day seems to make my day go easier.
good to know these technequies
Meditation on God will help everyone… Hare krishna
I don't know what it's like not to be stressed.
Thank you for the video Brother, I’ve been stressing for too long and I am now ready to live Peacefully
You don't have to worry (fear) about anything. The Bible says don't worry about anything, instead pray about everything.
The Bible says only think of the things in Heaven and not the things on earth. It says to be spiritually minded is peace.
You might think you need to worry about things, but you don't. If something causes you fear, don't think of it. Ignore it. You don't need to think of fears. You don't need to think of anything on earth.
Worrying about things on earth is a joke and it's all because of what the Bible says.
I love you all, and I know you'll get through all your trials. I'm so proud of you for having the courage to seek out new strategies, and improve your life.
Watching South Park cartoon helps me to reduce the stress 🙂
I have been doing a project,watercolor gnomes and I did like 7 today and I was cryining. I needed this. Thank you
I've had ct scans,blood tests,chest pain,they say I don't have nothing.but I have unexpected shortness of breath and palpitations none stop.they say its stress.cant do nothing cause all of the sudden I feel weak.its never happened before
Excessive stress can not only damage the body, but also have a negative impact on the mind. Stress in life can be hard to avoid, so I hope everyone can find their own ways to relieve stress, maintain a healthy body, and enjoy each day.
When I get stressed, I breathe through my asshole.
Every night I stress I’m so over it
My job stresses me out
Im seriously trying to find a way not to break after everything goong through my life and my husband isn't helpingje adds to it
Thanks. Thanks so much. It helped me so much
This might help with immediate stress, but don't know how much this will help with longer term stress. Will try the techniques, as I'm stressed I'm likely just being pessimistic
I don’t even get sad when I’m stressed. I’m just mad because I’m stressed for no reason and I subconsciously knownit
Yoga and meditation are great too
I take Ativan and can't get off easily but been on Klonopin for 15 years as of last month and it made my anxiety and depression bad
I’m 17 own a business, and work 65 hours a week, I just moved out of my parents house, I am so stressed I don’t know what to do, I hope this helps
Thank you, you really helped me because I always stress about my family
Thank you sir, you won’t understand how, but you not only just saved me but a series of others.