Hi,<\/p>\n
How’s it going? Yesterday I wrote you an email
about an article that I wrote titled:
“Ways to Calm Down Quickly When Overwhelmed”<\/p>\n
Lots of people really liked part 1 that I
sent out yesterday.<\/p>\n
If you missed it, please visit:<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.bipolarcentral.com\/supporterblog\/2007\/06\/warning-dont-let-bipolar-disorder.html<\/p>\n
to check it out again.<\/p>\n
Here is part two of the article:<\/p>\n
Use positive affirmations.
Again, as above, this is especially useful when practiced
with the breathing exercises described previously.
Phrases such as, \u201cI am better than this,\u201d or \u201cI know
I can handle this, or \u201cThis too shall pass,\u201d are all
good examples of positive affirmations. You can tailor
these to fit your own situation. Then repeat them over
and over to yourself, until you feel more calm and able
to deal with your situation. <\/p>\n
SIDE NOTE FROM ME> I use this technique a lot and it
really, really works well for me.<\/p>\n
Be realistic.
Look at your situation realistically. Ask yourself
questions such as, \u201cAm I responsible for this
situation?\u201d (If so, ask yourself how you can get
yourself out of the situation.) \u201cHow did I get
into this?\u201d (Again, ask yourself how you can get
out of it.) \u201cAm I overreacting?\u201d (If so, look
at the situation realistically, and you will be
able to calm yourself down.) <\/p>\n
You may be in this stressful, overwhelming situation
because of yourself, not anyone else! You may be
trying too hard, for instance. You may be trying
to be \u201cperfect.\u201d If so, just relax, and be yourself!
Think for just a few minutes, looking at your situation
realistically, especially if you have been overreacting,
and you will begin to relax \u2013 then watch your stress
level decrease, and your situation will no longer be
so overwhelming!<\/p>\n
Meditate and relax.
Many people have a wrong image of meditation.
They think instantly of yoga, tai chi, and other
physical or positional relaxation ways of meditation.
Yes, these are examples of meditation, but there is a
very simple way of meditation that you can practice
in five minutes or less. <\/p>\n
Find a quiet place. Get comfortable. Try to make it
as dark as possible. Close your eyes. Begin the
breathing techniques described above, using the
phrase you have chosen as your \u201cmantra.\u201d If your mind
gets distracted, just keep going back to your phrase,
over and over. Relax your body \u2013 the breathing exercises
will do this in the beginning; however, in meditation,
we do this a little differently. While doing the breathing
exercises, start with your eyes, as they close. Then
think consciously of each part of your body (muscles)
and consciously relax it in the same way you do your eyes. <\/p>\n
Start from the top of your body and continue to your
feet. Remember to breathe in and out, slowly. This
process will only take about five minutes, but you will
feel so relaxed at the end that you will feel like it\u2019s
been about an hour! You will feel so stress-free that
you will wonder what overwhelmed you in the first place!
After you have done at least one of the above suggested
ways of stress relief, you will be in a better position
to deal with whatever it was that caused you to feel
overwhelmed in the first place. Also, these suggestions
are not just for instant stress relief. Practice them in
your daily life as well, and watch your stress level decrease!<\/p>\n
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Well that’s the end of the article. If you are interested
in my main courses\/systems, here are the links:<\/p>\n
SUPPORTING AN ADULT?
Visit:
http:\/\/www.bipolarsupporter.com\/report11<\/p>\n
SUPPORTING A CHILD\/TEEN?
Visit:
http:\/\/www.bipolarparenting.com<\/p>\n
HAVE BIPOLAR DISORDER?
Visit:
http:\/\/www.survivebipolar.net<\/p>\n
I have to take off now and I will write more
tomorrow. Have a great day!<\/p>\n
Your Friend,<\/p>\n
Dave<\/p>\n
P.S. Check out my F.ree blog with copies of emails
that I have sent in the past and lots of great
information for you:
http:\/\/www.bipolarcentral.com\/supporterblog\/<\/p>\n
P.P.S Check out my F.ree podcast. Hear me give
mini seminars designed to teach you information
you can’t learn anywhere else.
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Hi,<\/p>\n
How’s it going? Yesterday I wrote you an email
about an article that I wrote titled:
“Ways to Calm Down Quickly When Overwhelmed”<\/p>\n
Lots of people really liked part 1 that I
sent out yesterday.<\/p>\n
If you missed it, please visit:<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.bipolarcentral.com\/supporterblog\/2007\/06\/warning-dont-let-bipolar-disorder.html<\/p>\n
to check it out again.<\/p>\n
Here is part two of the article:<\/p>\n
Use positive affirmations.<\/p>\n