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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineEffective stress reducers are relaxation techniques, biofeedback, prayer (group or individual), and mental imagery. You may have already instinctively known these would be beneficial, and may be already practicing some of them. If not, consider... Full Answer
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- Q How can I improve on my usual methods of dealing with stress?
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Dr. Dede Bonner, Health EducationAsk yourself, “What is my preferred antidote to stress? How destructive or constructive is it?” Another way of asking this question may be, “What is my favorite poison?” Although some people find smart solutions to stress, like... Full Answer
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- Q How can I start to develop a future life with less stress?
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Dr. Dede Bonner, Health EducationAsk yourself, “What would be different in my life if I wasn’t feeling stressed?” This question is borrowed from the thinking of solution focused brief therapists. They believe that if people can identify the things they wish they could... Full Answer
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- Q How can I perform the energetic remedy to relieve my stress?
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Master Stephen Co, Alternative & Complementary MedicineThere are a number of ways to relieve stress: 1.Cord-cutting: Visualize out in front of you the incident or stimulus of the negative thoughts or emotions, then sever the cord from it at the solar plexus area. Then visualize throwing it into a violet... Full Answer
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- Q What are some easy ways to reduce stress?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyWhen you’re busy or stressed, finding 5 minutes for yourself can seem like the hardest thing in the world. Instead of letting a lack of me-time pile on as another stressor, try any of these five ideas to help make your days a little bit... Full Answer
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- Q How can I reduce my stress during my commute?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineBad day at work? Use commuting time for stress reduction. Here are some ways to unwind and relax: Get into music or listen to audio books that inform and entertain. Take an orange, mango, lemon, or even a rose or some basil with you into the car.... Full Answer
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- Q How can I cope with stress if I have bipolar disorder?
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Dr. John Preston, PsychologyCoping with stress has to do with our response to our environments. The degree of stress we have in response to environmental stressors is partly genetic but can be controlled when we learn behaviors that minimize its impact on our psyches,... Full Answer
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- Q How can I plan ahead to reduce stress if I have bipolar disorder?
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Dr. John Preston, PsychologyIf you have bipolar disorder, here are some ways you can plan ahead to reduce stress: Use online banking to pay your bills as they come in (you can set the date for payment in the future). For a work task with a deadline, plan to use one hour... Full Answer
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- Q How can time management help me avoid stress if I have bipolar disorder?
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Dr. John Preston, PsychologyYou may find that you are stressed because you don't usually manage your time well, which forces you to rush to finish tasks right before deadlines. You may choose instead to work daily on tasks, doing a little bit at a time. This is particularly useful... Full Answer
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- Q How can greenery help me reduce stress if I have bipolar disorder?
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Dr. John Preston, PsychologyGreenery helps us relax, which is why it's in the bucolic environments surrounding many mental healthcare facilities. So get some plants and place them in windowsills or in areas where you'll easily see them. Caring for them and watching them grow and... Full Answer
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