Alas, life for many people is impossible without stress. Its insidious feature is that nervous tension does not arise suddenly. Like a snowball, stress builds up in the body and, reaching the limit, leads to a nervous breakdown.
Stress can lie in wait for a person everywhere: at home, at work, on public transport, in places of recreation. A person's patience is not unlimited, and sooner or later he "explodes", throwing out all his hidden emotions. In advanced cases, a nervous breakdown can lead to suicide or heart problems.
How to learn to be less nervous
Banal advice: in order to avoid a nervous breakdown, you need to be less nervous. How can I learn this?
Don't think about the past and don't worry about the future. In the event that it is impossible to let go of the situation, think about the worst-case scenario. Is it really worth worrying about? If the answer is yes, prepare yourself mentally and try not to screw yourself up anymore.
Don't worry about what others think of you, and don't take all the rumors and gossip about you to heart. More often than not, people dismiss them out of envy or boredom. Also try to have less contact with people who often complain about life, are unhappy with something. Their negative attitude will eventually be passed on to you.
Give yourself the opportunity to rest even during the busy period. If you can't complete a task, postpone it. Get some fresh air, drink tea, warm up. This break will calm your nerves and give you new strength.
Try to see something positive in every day, even if it is such a trifle as a gift of chocolate or a smile of a passer-by. Live according to the principle "Everything that is done is for the best." Think about the fact that fate has prepared you a good reward for all your worries and nerves.
How to relieve nervous tension
If stress cannot be avoided, and you feel that you are on the verge of a breakdown, you need to urgently get rid of the nervous tension.
Find yourself an interesting activity. It is better if it is something active: dancing, fitness, martial arts. Swimming and yoga are also good at calming the nerves. At first, you will be too lazy to go somewhere after a working day, but after a few days you will notice an improvement in your mental state.
Take a massage course. This will benefit not only the nervous system, but also the body. The specialist will stretch all your muscles, relieve tension.
Buy an aroma lamp or candles. Essential oils of lavender, lemon balm, mint have a calming effect. Valerian and motherwort can be taken orally as a tincture or tablet.
If you can't deal with stress on your own or feel stumped, see a good counselor. Perhaps, after talking with a professional, you will find a way out of the situation.
And remember, to avoid a nervous breakdown, you can't keep emotions to yourself. In some cases, even a simple heart-to-heart conversation with a loved one helps.
