The expert spoke about stress relief techniques

Sudden stress is a natural reaction, at such a moment the sympathetic nervous system is activated, cortisol levels rise, breathing and heartbeat increase. This is not a breakdown, but a built-in survival mechanism. Irina Kolesnikova, the art master of the Mira Silentium Hotel of Silence, told about this on Tuesday, April 21.

According to the expert, the task is not to suppress stress, but to gently help the body return to a state of balance.

She explained that first of all it is important to notice your condition. The simple internal designation "I'm stressed right now" already reduces its intensity, because awareness is activated, she added.

"The next step is breathing. One of the most accessible ways is rhythmic breathing, for example, in a square: inhale for four counts, pause for four, exhale for four, pause for four. This rhythm helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for recovery and relaxation," she said in an interview with RuNews24.ru .

According to the expert, if the stress is severe and there is a feeling of separation from the body or loss of support, it is important to regain contact with reality through physical sensations. Grounding techniques work well in this case. For example, you can name five objects that you see, mark four things that you can touch, highlight three sounds that you hear, identify two smells and name one taste. Body contact is also useful: feel the feet and support, put a little pressure on the body with your hands, add soft conscious movements.

Such simple techniques help to reduce stress levels and restore clarity in any situation, Kolesnikova added. She added that regular practice of such techniques, as well as meditation and yoga, builds the stability of the nervous system.

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In turn, Svetlana Trubitsyna, a psychologist at the Russian Cycling Federation, told in an interview with Life.Ru cycling helps to reduce anxiety and emotional stress.

During the trip, the brain switches to rhythmic physical activity, which changes the nature of brain rhythms and reduces anxiety levels. Biochemistry plays an important role: movement increases the levels of endorphins, serotonin and dopamine, the so—called happiness hormones that improve mood and stabilize emotions. 360.ru .

Earlier that day, Egor Novikov, Ph.D., cardiologist, Acting head of the Department of Cardiology at the Medincenter Clinical and Diagnostic Center, a branch of the GlavUpDK under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, said that severe stress or fright can also be a cause, since at the moment of danger, blood flow is centralized, and distant tissues begin to chill out.