The body therapist talked about ways to relax under stress

In modern society, stress is mistakenly understood as all negative events, whereas this condition is only their consequence, said Sergey Volkov, a body therapist and clinical psychologist, in an interview with Izvestia.

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"The core of the problem often lies not in stress itself, but in the lack of alternatives to stress in a person's life. Simple bodily pleasures — the opportunity to lie in bed, drink a cool drink or enjoy the view — are sometimes more effective stress prevention than physical exercises and therapy techniques," the source explained.

In his opinion, special techniques are needed when the situation has gone too far. But "filling your life with a state of pleasant existence is an excellent preventive measure," the expert is sure.

It is important to consider stress as a signal that requires an examination and analysis of the situation in order to take informed measures. In addition, it must be remembered that true calmness and relaxation are the norm, and not a sign of suppressed emotions, the clinical psychologist concluded.

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