{"id":372,"date":"2024-12-29T10:23:13","date_gmt":"2024-12-29T10:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudadeterrapsicologia.com\/?p=372"},"modified":"2025-01-05T22:50:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-05T22:50:55","slug":"ansiedad-y-estres-tecnicas-de-respiracion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudadeterrapsicologia.com\/en\/ansiedad-y-estres-tecnicas-de-respiracion\/","title":{"rendered":"Anxiety and stress. Breathing techniques"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  1. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ANXIETY AND STRESS.<\/strong><\/h2><\/li><\/ol>

    ANXIETY<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    STRESS<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Anticipated threats<\/p><\/td>

    Environmental requirements<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Alert reaction<\/p><\/td>

    A phenomenon that occurs because the person believes they do not possess certain skills, time, etc.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Other moments in time<\/p><\/td>

    Present moment<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Psychological factors and emotions<\/p><\/td>

    Not having the resources to cope or being excessive<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    There is treatment.<\/p><\/td>

    There is no treatment as such.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

    *Anxiety is a symptom of stress.<\/strong><\/p>

    Definition of Anxiety:<\/p>

    Anxiety is a natural emotional response to situations perceived as threatening or challenging. It is characterised by feelings of restlessness, fear or worry, accompanied by physical symptoms such as increased heart rate, sweating, muscle tension and difficulty concentrating. Although it is a normal reaction in many circumstances, it can become a disorder when it is excessive, persistent and affects daily functioning.<\/p>

    Definition of Stress:<\/p>

    Stress is a reaction of the body and mind to internal or external demands perceived as challenging or overwhelming. It can be caused by positive events (eustress) or negative events (distress). Physiologically, stress activates the sympathetic nervous system, releasing hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline. While a moderate amount of stress can be beneficial for motivation, chronic stress can negatively affect physical and mental health, contributing to problems such as hypertension, insomnia, and psychological disorders.<\/p>

    Definition of Somatisation:<\/p>

    Somatisation refers to the manifestation of physical symptoms without an identifiable medical cause, which are often related to psychological factors. It is a way in which the body expresses emotions and tensions that have not been properly processed. People with somatisation may experience pain, gastrointestinal discomfort, fatigue or other physical health problems that cannot be explained by organic diseases, but which are influenced by stress, anxiety or other psychological factors.<\/p>

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    *Somatisation is a signal from the body to tell us that something is wrong. The function of anxiety is to alert us to a real and\/or unreal danger. Stress, on the other hand, tends to be a demand. If this demand persists over time, it can become pathological as it becomes dysfunctional. <\/strong><\/p>

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    1. IS THERE SUCH A THING AS POSITIVE STRESS AND NEGATIVE STRESS?<\/strong><\/h2><\/li><\/ol>

      As mentioned in the previous section, stress is the body's response to external and internal demands, which is experienced as a state of tension, especially psychological tension.<\/p>

      When this response is appropriate, we refer to it as positive stress<\/strong>, necessary for our adaptation to the environment. For example: the day before an exam.<\/p>

      When this response exceeds the body's capacity for resistance and\/or adaptation, we speak of negative stress<\/strong>, which can contribute to the onset of illness. For example: maintaining a workload for two people over a long period of time.<\/p>

      *If you consider the stress you are experiencing to be negative, it is important to seek professional help so that the situation does not worsen in the future.<\/strong><\/p>

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      1. WHAT CAUSES STRESS, SYMPTOMS AND HOW WE CAN PREVENT IT.<\/strong><\/h2><\/li><\/ol>

        What we produce <\/u>stress, among others:<\/p>

        1. The environment. Noise, crowds, schedules, social norms, complicated procedures, etc.<\/li>
        2. Thoughts. Interpretation of what is happening, the future, etc.<\/li>
        3. Life situations. Loss of a loved one, emotional separation, financial problems, illness, etc.<\/li><\/ol>

          Symptoms<\/u>:<\/p>

          \u2013 Headache.<\/p>

          \u2013 Loss of memory and concentration.<\/p>

          \u2013 Muscle tension or pain, especially in the neck and shoulders.<\/p>

          \u2013 Irritability and mood swings.<\/p>

          \u2013 Negative thoughts.<\/p>

          \u2013 Difficulty sleeping.<\/p>

          \u2013 It weakens the immune system.<\/p>

          \u2013 Hair loss and skin problems.<\/p>

          \u2013 Increases gastric acidity.<\/p>

          Prevention<\/u>:<\/p>