Posted by dj on August 27, 2000, at 15:15:04
In reply to Re: Heart rate, anxiety and depression... » dj, posted by Greg on August 27, 2000, at 13:32:58
> It's worse during the week when I'm thinking about work responsibilities, etc. Maybe stress related?? What do you think?
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> GregFor me, Greg, I'd say it is certainly stress related cuz when I'm feeling at loose ends I find that stressful and when I wake up feeling anxious I find that stressful and one seems to feed the other unless I find a way to break that loop, which deep relaxation can sometimes do. In theory meditation, which deep relaxation is a form of, can have similar effects in lowering the chemicals that indicate stress (glutocortocoids, etc)the challenge is to do it, rather than think about doing it. Unfortunately I am ofen better at stressing about being anxious, hence moving to distress than breaking the loop oftentimes...
The following post certainly reinforces the benefits of letting go of the menal muddle. Easier described than done, at times, unfortunately...
And you?
Sante!
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