The psychologist talked about ways to deal with stress

Breathing exercises and meditation will help you cope with stress. Angelika Yeremenko, a psychologist at the Aksona clinic and a doctor of the highest category, told Izvestia about this on May 17.

The expert noted that stress is a natural reaction of the body to events in life that a person does not want to understand and accept.

"Everyone wants to live a stable life, but this is an illusion. Stability is impossible, as our task as a biological species and part of nature is to develop and learn about ourselves and the world. After all, stability is impossible in nature, and there is constant movement: spring replaces summer, plants and animals change, give rise to new species and adapt to new environmental challenges," she added.

According to her, breathing exercises are among the effective stress management techniques. It is necessary to inhale, hold your breath for four counts, then exhale. The exhale should be longer than the inhale.

"Repeat this exercise at least 10 times. Breathing is the basis of life and is necessary for the metabolic processes of the whole organism, primarily the brain. When you do this exercise, your thoughts focus on the work of the body, and it becomes easier. In addition, metabolic processes are perfectly activated, and well—being improves not only on a mental but also on a physical level," she explained.

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The second practice is to turn on pleasant music (classical, jazz, modern melodies), blindfold and start moving to the melody. You can dance, do any movements that should be completely different. It is necessary to move the way you want, if desired, you can lie down on the floor. In this way, all body clamps are removed, attention is switched to the proper functioning of all organs, stress is relieved, the doctor said.

She also recommended a practice from hatha yoga - asana "Shavasana", which literally translates from Sanskrit as "corpse pose".

"It is necessary to lie down on a flat surface — at home it can be a simple carpet, but the surface should be flat. Place your arms along your body, palms up, and place your feet shoulder-width apart. Next, focus on breathing, breathe evenly and deeply. In the next step, gradually begin to relax your muscles, starting from the crown of your head and ending with relaxing your toes. Do this practice for five to 10 minutes. You will feel light and calm — your body will recover, and your thoughts will be clear," said Yeremenko.

Mastering such techniques will help you cope with the active phase of stress. If the symptoms of stress do not go away for two to three weeks, then it is worth contacting a psychologist or a psychotherapist.

Earlier, on April 26, Dmitry Semiryadov, a nutritionist and nutritionist, told Izvestia that too frequent use of smartphones and computers can increase stress levels. In addition, excessive consumption of caffeine, which is found in coffee, tea, and chocolate, can increase anxiety and harm sleep.