Wednesday 8 September 2010

Anxiety - 5 Minute Relaxation Technique.

Common Problems Associated With Relaxation



1) Worrying about succeeding


Although relaxation is an active skill which needs to be learned and applied, worrying about succeeding or trying too hard can be counter productive as these create more tension. People learn and do things at different rates and it's important that this is allowed the happen to avoid feelings of inadequacy being added to the other problems which the person already has. It is important to "let go".



2) Concentration Problems


It is very common for people's attention to wander off on all sorts of other things when attempting to relax. It may be useful to use a tape or have someone read the instructions aloud.



3) Odd Sensations


E.g. tingling, shaky hands, pins and needles. Yawning can occur, but it is a very good sign if it does. These can be signs that the body is beginning to unwind.



4) Falling Asleep


Sometimes, people fall asleep when they are practising relaxation, which is excellent if their difficulty is sleeping. But in other cases, when this is not the goal, falling asleep should definitely be discouraged ~ relaxation is aimed at helping people to cope with difficult situations when they are awake and aware. If falling asleep does occur, it may be that you need time to sleep as well as to relax.



5) Fear Of Losing Control


In relaxation, individuals can decide how much or how little they want to let go and also when they have had enough.



6) Being Too Tense


When first learning, a time for relaxation should be chosen when you are less tense. Loosening up by doing some physical exercises also helps and can be done as part of the routine.



7) Difficult Areas Of The Body


Some people find certain areas of their body more difficult to relax than others. These parts may be more prone to tension, e.g. neck and shoulders. When practising relaxation, the exercises for relaxing these individual parts can be repeated to help relieve tension.



Need For Regular Practice


Relaxation is not "doing" or going to sleep. It is an active process. Like any new skill relaxation is something which must be learned. This takes time and practice. For some it will come easily ~ for others it will be more difficult.


If unnecessary muscular tension becomes a habit you will revert back to this state every time you stop concentrating on relaxation. As you become more aware of your body, and with regular practice , you will be able to incorporate relaxation into your daily life to break this habit.


Relaxation is letting go from tension in body and mind, not just taking things easy for a few minutes!


Relaxation can be achieved using various techniques. To succeed you must learn to focus inside yourself so that you may become sensitive to the tensions within and begin to relieve them. As you become more aware of your body and with regular practice, you will be able to incorporate relaxation into your daily life.


The power of relaxing the body at will is one of the best ways of gaining control of the mind. Whilst resting, tension will drop from the mind and in its place will come confidence, calmness, courage and renewed strength.

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