Hi,<\/p>\n
I just wrote an article recently that I think a number
of people, really, really, really need.<\/p>\n
It’s titled: “Ways to Calm Down Quickly When Overwhelmed”<\/p>\n
I have received many emails over the last few days
from people who are overwhelmed with problems from
bipolar disorer. This is supporters and surviviors
of bipolar disorder.<\/p>\n
Anyway, here is the article:<\/p>\n
Sometimes we don\u2019t even realize how much stress has
built up within us until all of a sudden we feel
totally overwhelmed. Then there are other times when
a stressful situation is immediately thrust upon us
and we are instantly overwhelmed by it. At those times,
we go from a calm state of mind to completely stressed
in an instant.<\/p>\n
Whichever situation happens to you, you need to know
how to calm down quickly in a stressful, overwhelming
situation.<\/p>\n
There are several easy and quick ways to deal with that
overwhelming feeling. Then you will be better able to
deal with whatever put you in that stressful situation.<\/p>\n
The following suggestions may be helpful to you (some may
be combined):<\/p>\n
-Take a walk.
Exercise is a great stress reliever, because it is a
natural one. We all have endorphins in our bodies, and
they become excited by any type of exercise, whether it
is aerobics, or just a simple walk. When these endorphins
are excited, they make us feel better naturally, thus
becoming a natural stress reliever, and instantly calming
us down. Walking will give you a chance to think about
whatever it is that put you in the stressful situation to
begin with, and is also a quick and easy way to deal with
that overwhelming feeling of stress \u2013 to relax both your mind
and your body.<\/p>\n
-Take some deep breaths.
If you cannot leave the situation you are in, you can at
least take some deep breaths. Relaxation experts advise
anywhere from five to ten deep breaths in and out slowly
(to a count of 5), relaxing your body. At the same time,
they advise picking one word or phrase (some call it a
\u201cmantra\u201d) to repeat as you breathe in, and again as you
breathe out. This will help you concentrate on your
breathing, and distract you from the stressful,
overwhelming situation in which you find yourself.
You may not be able to remove your body, but you can
relax it.<\/p>\n
Practicing breathing exercises has both physical and
emotional benefits for you. For one thing, you can do
them anywhere and at any time. For another thing, this
type of breathing gets more oxygen into your body and
will improve your ability to think clearly, helping you
to better cope with the situation at hand. With a clear
mind and a relaxed body, you will be able to quickly and
easily deal with that overwhelming feeling of stress.<\/p>\n
-Change your perspective.
Sometimes we are our own worst enemy. And sometimes we
create our own stress! Negative thinking is the most
obvious way we do this. Changing your perspective can
work well with the breathing exercises described above.
For instance, pick a phrase such as, \u201cI can handle this.\u201d
Try looking at your situation from a positive perspective.
Think, \u201cWhat is the worst that can happen?\u201d realizing that
anything less than that is something you can cope with!
Then watch your stress level immediately lessen.<\/p>\n
I will be sending part two tomorrow. Also, someone asked
me if my courses\/systems cover stress reduction techniques.
They do not focus on this but all material is designed
to provide answers to questions people have and help
people cope and deal with bipolar disorder whether
they have it work not.<\/p>\n
Here are the links for more information:<\/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
Well I have to take off for the day. Have a great day
yourself and I will catch you tomorrow. Hang in there.<\/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
I just wrote an article recently that I think a number
of people, really, really, really need.<\/p>\n
It’s titled: “Ways to Calm Down Quickly When Overwhelmed”<\/p>\n
I have received many emails over the last few days
from people who are overwhelmed with problems from
bipolar disorer. This is supporters and surviviors
of bipolar disorder.<\/p>\n
Anyway, here is the article:<\/p>\n
Sometimes we don\u2019t even realize how much stress has
built up within us until all of a sudden we feel
totally overwhelmed.<\/p>\n