Anhui Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Director Li Guobing introduced that according to the “Chinese National Mental Health Report (2021-2023)”, in a sample of nearly 200,000 people, the detection rate of anxiety risk is 15.8%, indicating that anxiety has become an issue that cannot be ignored in daily life. So, how to relieve stress and anxiety?
Methods to relieve stress and anxiety
First, deep breathing. When experiencing emotional tension and anxiety, it can be relieved through deep breathing, as deep breathing can reduce the excitability of the sympathetic nervous system and lower the body’s physiological responses.
Second, meditation. Meditation can help focus attention and reduce stress, simply sit in a quiet place, close your eyes, focus on breathing, and try to clear your mind. Spending a few minutes each day in meditation can help relieve stress and anxiety;
Third, physical exercise. Director Li Guobing of Anhui Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital pointed out that regular physical activity can release tension and increase endorphin levels in the body, thereby improving anxiety. Trying moderate exercise such as walking, running, yoga, or other aerobic exercises can help reduce stress and anxiety.
Fourth, self-affirmation. If the patient has self-regulating abilities, they can enhance their confidence and relieve negative emotions by self-encouragement and self-suggestion when feeling tense and anxious.
Fifth, distract attention. Try engaging in relaxing activities such as reading, listening to music, coloring, or doing crafts, as these activities can shift attention and alleviate stress and relieve emotions.
Sixth, confide. Director Li Guobing of Anhui Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital suggested that sharing anxious feelings with trusted family members or friends to find solutions together can help relieve anxiety.
Seventh, seek help from a professional physician. If emotional tension and anxiety persist without effective relief, seeking help from professional doctors and using various scientific methods such as psychological counseling, medication, physical therapy, and instrument therapy can rapidly improve anxiety.
