Filed under: Alternative Therapies, Stress Reduction
I adopted my son from the US foster care system when he was 10-years-old. He has ADHD and often struggles with focus. He also has high anxiety and can get quite nervous in certain situations. One tool that helps him regain focus and composure is taking a few deep breaths. We face each other, look directly in each others' eyes and take a deep breath in... and out. He usually says "one more, Mom" and we continue until he's feeling in control again. The simple act helps to ground him, reduce his anxiety, and help him focus again.
Breathing exercises can help everyone reduce stress and relax. When you're faced with an abrupt, unexpected stressful situation (such as a car cutting you off in traffic or someone saying something offensive to you) take a moment to pause and breathe deeply before reacting. Those few seconds will calm you so you can respond appropriately and thoughtfully -- avoiding a hasty reaction you might regret later.
When you're faced with longer-lasting stress (such as a difficult deadline at work or ongoing problems with your significant other) make a regular practice of
this breathing and stretching technique. It will imbibe your body with oxygen and help relieve stress.
译文:
深呼吸减压
我从应用看护体制领养我儿子时，我儿子才10岁。他有过动症，经常与集中精神做斗争。他经常有着高度的焦虑症能在特定的环境里变得特别的紧张。一个很好的帮助他恢复精神集中和镇静的方法是深深呼吸。我们彼此面对面，直接的看着对方的眼睛，深深的吸气。。。呼出。他经常说“再来一次，妈咪”。我们继续着直到他感觉自己能再一次的控制自己。这个简单的动作能够使他搁浅，减少他的焦虑，帮助他全神贯注的在一次集中精神。呼吸运动能帮助每个人减轻压力，放松精神。
当你面对着突然的，意想不到的应激情况（如车在行驶中抛苗了或者某个人说一些冒犯你的言语），这时，请先花点时间停下来，在你作出反映时深深的吸口气。这几秒钟能帮助你冷静下来以便使你能有合适地，考虑周到的反映-避免快速的可能使你后来会后悔的举动。
当你面对着持久的压力（如困难工作的最后期限或者和你重要的他人正面临的问题），让这种呼吸拉伸动作形成一个常规的习惯。你将会吸入氧气，帮助自己减压。