Modern life, especially in big cities, is often associated with nervous overload and stress. As a result - overwork, irritability, decreased performance. And sometimes it comes down to serious diseases. To avoid this, it is necessary to avoid excessive workloads, alternate work with rest, and in your free time, completely distract yourself from official duties, without even remembering them. In addition, it is advisable not to think about anything negative. Books are a good tool for this. Yes, reading can be a very effective stress reliever!
Why books are so healing
When a person is immersed in reading, follows the course of the plot, the actions of the heroes, he willy-nilly "disconnects" from his problems, troubles, negative thoughts. And if at the same time he likes the book, the body begins to produce the so-called "pleasure hormones" - endorphins. They stimulate the immune system, increase stress resistance. As a result, a person either temporarily forgets about problems, troubles, or they no longer seem so serious to him.
In addition, if the book describes how the hero overcame trials, with honor came out of a dangerous situation, this can serve as a good example for the reader, instill in him the idea that there are no hopeless situations, the main thing is not to give up and not despair. And if the book is funny, contains a lot of humorous scenes, the reader will definitely come in a good mood. Where there are smiles and laughter, there is no place for stress.
A variety of genres can be used to relieve stress, as long as it is well written and the reader likes it. Although reading a work with a very sad, tragic plot is hardly worth it, because then stress can only worsen.
A book is more effective medicine than music, a walk or a cup of tea
Recently, a group of British scientists have conducted an interesting series of experiments. Volunteers, divided into groups, were deliberately confronted with situations that cause stress (heavy physical activity, sudden fright, etc.), after which each group was offered a certain "medicine" to relieve stress. Someone went for a walk, someone listened to pleasant relaxing music. The third group was offered tea or coffee, and the fourth - reading different books. Then, after a while, the indicators were taken (pulse rate, blood pressure values, reaction rate to stimuli, etc.). It turned out that reading was the best remedy against stress.
It turned out to be 15% more effective than music, 30% more effective than tea or coffee, and almost 60% more effective than walking.
Therefore, if you have a stressful situation, take a good book at home and completely immerse yourself in reading! It is possible that this medicine will help you. You can read not only fiction, but, for example, a book on psychology. Thus, you will not only be distracted from negative thoughts, but also find a way out of this difficult situation.
