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Stress happens when people define a demand as being greater than their resources.
It’s chronic stress that does most of the damage.
An auto accident, a burglary, and the sudden death of a loved one are examples of sudden stress.
Devastating as they can be, we cope with these fairly well because they tend to be once- and-done deals.
And, we are almost always supplied with a lot of social support that helps us put our lives back into some
kind of order.
Chronic stress, on the other hand, usually consists of repetitive, often low-level annoyances, like daily traffic
irritations, being short-handed at work, overly noisy living conditions, a continuously critical boss, negligent
spouse, and perpetually sullen teenager. We perceive these as being beyond our control. Often, though,
they result from situations that we chose, caused, or contribute to. We get no sympathy or support
because we are expected to do live with the results of our choices. In fact, we often use chronic stress to
prove we have value.
We are Stress Snobs.
A person who works long hours, commutes from the “good school” suburbs, volunteers to organize the
Christmas Party, and attends all the evening meetings, gets the raises and promotions. One who shows up
on time, works hard, and goes home to spend time with her family gets questioned about her commitment
to her career.
Soccer moms who neglect their own needs to shuffle three kids to separate activities at the same time are
admired. Someone who refuses to drive everyone crazy by regimenting her children’s every moment will
generate sideways glances and sympathy…for her kids .
Chronic stress…defined as ANY stress that lasts for several weeks or longer… actually changes the
wiring in the brain.
First, it activates an inflammatory response in the body, which raises blood pressure, tenses muscles,
speeds up the heart beat, disables the immune system, and messes up the digestive system.
Then, it doubles back to the brain and fogs the memory, clouds decision-making, creates fear and anxiety,
and cripples the cognitive processes.
And that, of course, feeds more inflammatory chemicals into your body, where it disturbs your sleep,
stimulates cravings for sugared fats, alters hormone production, and paves the way for heart disease,
cancer, diabetes, and even Alzheimer’s.
How do you know you are overstressed?
Emotional Warning Signs are: Anxiety, sleep disruption, anger, inability to concentrate, unproductive worry,
sadness, frequent mood swings.
Physical Warning Signs are: Stooped posture, sweaty palms, chronic fatigue, weight gain or loss, or
symptoms that your doctor cannot attribute to another condition, such as hair loss, rashes, muscle
weakness, irritable bowel syndrome.
Behavioral warning signs are: Over-reacting, acting on impulse, medicating with alcohol or drugs,
withdrawing from relationships, employment problems, being accident prone, startling easily, susceptibility
to illness.
After more than twenty years of intensive research, there is no doubt: Stress is much more serious than we
thought. And yet…
Most modern stress is a choice.
Most of what activates your stress reactions may not be with your ability to control. You cannot, usually, do
much about rush hour traffic or how many functional employees you have in your department at work. If
your spouse is only present physically and you wish that were true of your teenager, you may or may not
be able to influence them to change. You do, however, have control over the only person and issue who
really counts….YOU.
You can choose to do something about your stress. You can choose to eliminate all stresses that can be
eliminated. You can choose to ignore or laugh at most of the rest. You can choose to neutralize the effect of
stress on your body and mind.
Stress is a RE-action.
It is a conditioned response. When X happens, you get angry/upset/ frustrated… or some other Y response.
Any of those are a POSSIBLE response, but seldom is it the only POSSIBLE response. The truth is, Y is
simply your USUAL response.
What if you didn’t do it?
Before you spit and sputter, remember what that response gets you.
It changes nothing, right? Except your blood pressure. And, your digestion. And, your ability to think clearly.
And, ….
So, why do it?
In fact, when you stop for a second and think about it, isn’t it totally absurd that a sane, intelligent human
expends all that emotional energy to achieve nothing more than making her(him)self miserable?
Seriously!
“Stress,” according to Richard Carlson, “is nothing more than a socially acceptable form of mental
illness.”
By interrupting the Stress Syndrome, you may not change the situation, but what does that matter? If it’s
raining, getting mad at the rain is senseless.
On the other hand, if you aren’t angry, you may think more clearly and notice you have an opportunity to
get everyone together to clean out the garage.
To interrupt the Stress Syndrome, the first tool you need is desire. (See “DESIRE, BELIEF, AND
EXPECTATION” The Three Keys To Change”)
Once you intelligently and sensibly examine the futility of your reactions and the damage that you are
inflicting on yourself …and then, on your environment…doing everything you can to reduce stress…yours
and everyone’s…is the ONLY logical conclusion.
That requires changing YOU.
The fastest, easiest, and least expensive way to permanently change you is Hypnosis. Hypnosis can
quickly and easily reverse or neutralize most of the physical and emotion symptoms of stress. It works very
well because you choose, step by step, the new relaxed responses you want implanted in your
subconscious mind.
Or, a simple relaxation CD like UltraRelaxation 06, played daily for just 20 minutes, can work wonders in
just a few weeks.
Or, you can begin to make small changes that eventually may become habitual if you persist long enough.
The fastest and easiest de-stressing exercise is to slow your breathing. Pay attention to each breath, and
breathe at half the pace…or whatever feels like half the pace.
And there are hundreds of other simple exercises, mental and physical, that you can incorporate into your
day.
Whatever you choose, do yourself (and the world) a favor, and do SOMETHING.
After more than twenty years of intensive research, there is no doubt: Stress is much more serious
than we thought. And yet…most modern stress is a choice.
WHEN you are ready to kick the Stress Syndrome, or if you just want to learn more about how YOU
can change...call or email for an appointment
It’s chronic stress that does most of the damage.
An auto accident, a burglary, and the sudden death of a loved one are examples of sudden stress.
Devastating as they can be, we cope with these fairly well because they tend to be once- and-done deals.
And, we are almost always supplied with a lot of social support that helps us put our lives back into some
kind of order.
Chronic stress, on the other hand, usually consists of repetitive, often low-level annoyances, like daily traffic
irritations, being short-handed at work, overly noisy living conditions, a continuously critical boss, negligent
spouse, and perpetually sullen teenager. We perceive these as being beyond our control. Often, though,
they result from situations that we chose, caused, or contribute to. We get no sympathy or support
because we are expected to do live with the results of our choices. In fact, we often use chronic stress to
prove we have value.
We are Stress Snobs.
A person who works long hours, commutes from the “good school” suburbs, volunteers to organize the
Christmas Party, and attends all the evening meetings, gets the raises and promotions. One who shows up
on time, works hard, and goes home to spend time with her family gets questioned about her commitment
to her career.
Soccer moms who neglect their own needs to shuffle three kids to separate activities at the same time are
admired. Someone who refuses to drive everyone crazy by regimenting her children’s every moment will
generate sideways glances and sympathy…for her kids .
Chronic stress…defined as ANY stress that lasts for several weeks or longer… actually changes the
wiring in the brain.
First, it activates an inflammatory response in the body, which raises blood pressure, tenses muscles,
speeds up the heart beat, disables the immune system, and messes up the digestive system.
Then, it doubles back to the brain and fogs the memory, clouds decision-making, creates fear and anxiety,
and cripples the cognitive processes.
And that, of course, feeds more inflammatory chemicals into your body, where it disturbs your sleep,
stimulates cravings for sugared fats, alters hormone production, and paves the way for heart disease,
cancer, diabetes, and even Alzheimer’s.
How do you know you are overstressed?
Emotional Warning Signs are: Anxiety, sleep disruption, anger, inability to concentrate, unproductive worry,
sadness, frequent mood swings.
Physical Warning Signs are: Stooped posture, sweaty palms, chronic fatigue, weight gain or loss, or
symptoms that your doctor cannot attribute to another condition, such as hair loss, rashes, muscle
weakness, irritable bowel syndrome.
Behavioral warning signs are: Over-reacting, acting on impulse, medicating with alcohol or drugs,
withdrawing from relationships, employment problems, being accident prone, startling easily, susceptibility
to illness.
After more than twenty years of intensive research, there is no doubt: Stress is much more serious than we
thought. And yet…
Most modern stress is a choice.
Most of what activates your stress reactions may not be with your ability to control. You cannot, usually, do
much about rush hour traffic or how many functional employees you have in your department at work. If
your spouse is only present physically and you wish that were true of your teenager, you may or may not
be able to influence them to change. You do, however, have control over the only person and issue who
really counts….YOU.
You can choose to do something about your stress. You can choose to eliminate all stresses that can be
eliminated. You can choose to ignore or laugh at most of the rest. You can choose to neutralize the effect of
stress on your body and mind.
Stress is a RE-action.
It is a conditioned response. When X happens, you get angry/upset/ frustrated… or some other Y response.
Any of those are a POSSIBLE response, but seldom is it the only POSSIBLE response. The truth is, Y is
simply your USUAL response.
What if you didn’t do it?
Before you spit and sputter, remember what that response gets you.
It changes nothing, right? Except your blood pressure. And, your digestion. And, your ability to think clearly.
And, ….
So, why do it?
In fact, when you stop for a second and think about it, isn’t it totally absurd that a sane, intelligent human
expends all that emotional energy to achieve nothing more than making her(him)self miserable?
Seriously!
“Stress,” according to Richard Carlson, “is nothing more than a socially acceptable form of mental
illness.”
By interrupting the Stress Syndrome, you may not change the situation, but what does that matter? If it’s
raining, getting mad at the rain is senseless.
On the other hand, if you aren’t angry, you may think more clearly and notice you have an opportunity to
get everyone together to clean out the garage.
To interrupt the Stress Syndrome, the first tool you need is desire. (See “DESIRE, BELIEF, AND
EXPECTATION” The Three Keys To Change”)
Once you intelligently and sensibly examine the futility of your reactions and the damage that you are
inflicting on yourself …and then, on your environment…doing everything you can to reduce stress…yours
and everyone’s…is the ONLY logical conclusion.
That requires changing YOU.
The fastest, easiest, and least expensive way to permanently change you is Hypnosis. Hypnosis can
quickly and easily reverse or neutralize most of the physical and emotion symptoms of stress. It works very
well because you choose, step by step, the new relaxed responses you want implanted in your
subconscious mind.
Or, a simple relaxation CD like UltraRelaxation 06, played daily for just 20 minutes, can work wonders in
just a few weeks.
Or, you can begin to make small changes that eventually may become habitual if you persist long enough.
The fastest and easiest de-stressing exercise is to slow your breathing. Pay attention to each breath, and
breathe at half the pace…or whatever feels like half the pace.
And there are hundreds of other simple exercises, mental and physical, that you can incorporate into your
day.
Whatever you choose, do yourself (and the world) a favor, and do SOMETHING.
After more than twenty years of intensive research, there is no doubt: Stress is much more serious
than we thought. And yet…most modern stress is a choice.
WHEN you are ready to kick the Stress Syndrome, or if you just want to learn more about how YOU
can change...call or email for an appointment
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