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Relaxation

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I do yoga, visual imagery, mediation, breathing exercises, massage etc.

I don't let stressed out people stress me out.

I take breaks during hectic days.

I know how to set aside time for complete relaxation.

I avoid toxic people.

I am able to go offline.

I don't keep the TV on all the time.

I have a "stress relief toolbox".

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      Relaxation is the release of tension, a return to equilibrium. It is the opposite of psychological stress.
      While stress management is about how to control the amount of stress you are exposed to, relaxation is more about healing and recovering from stress.

      Relaxation training has obvious psychological effects such as relieving stress and mental tension. Moreover, relaxation may help ward off disease by improving the immune system[2][4]. It also helps to lower blood pressure[3][5] and so decreases the likelihood of stroke and heart attack. Relaxation techniques has also shown to reduce symptoms or improve outcomes in the following conditions: Stress, Premenstrual syndrome, Pain, Irritable bowel syndrome, Anxiety, Infertility, High blood pressure, High cholesterol, Diabetes, Panic disorders, Chronic tension headaches, Fibromyalgia, Insomnia, Psoriasis, Arthritis, ADHD, Labor and child birth[1].

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      • [1] Relaxation techniques - Penn State Hershey Medical Center. View
      • [2] Kiecolt-Glaser, J. K., Glaser, R., Strain, E., Stout, J., Tarr, K., Holliday, J., & Speicher, C. E. (1986). Modulation of cellular immunity in medical students. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 9, 5-21. View
      • [3] Yen, Lee-Lan, et al. Comparison of relaxation techniques, routine blood pressure measurements, and self-learning packages in hypertension control. Preventive Medicine, Vol. 25, No. 3, May/June 1996, pp. 339-45. View
      • [4] Kiecolt-Glaser JK, Glaser R. Stress and immune function in humans. In: Ader R, Felten D, Cohen N, editors. Psychoneuroimmunology II. San Diego: Academic Press; 1991. pp. 849–867.
      • [5] Carson, Margaret A.; Hathaway, Amy; Tuohey, John P.; McKay, Brenda M. (1988)The effect of a relaxation technique on coronary risk factors. Behavioral Medicine, Vol 14(2), 1988, 71-77. View