‘As and when’ tension reduction technique is used as an immediate response to stressful triggers and circumstances, and may help in some cases where an NEAD seizure or mood swing is pending.
This technique is not about a cure, but research within the NHS has indicated that in a proportion of sufferers, using breathing and relaxation exercises can reduce the likelihood or severity of their events.
Here in this ‘As and When’ tension reduction technique, I will pace you through some deep breathing exercises. Then we will move into a basic progressive muscle relaxation sequence, and finally visualizing a favourite relaxing place you can return to at any time you feel stressed.
Sharlene Almond is the author of the genre-bending Annabella Cordova series, and a New Zealand travel book Journey in little Paradise. She has written a range of health, writing and body language articles; contributing as a guest writer on other blogs.
Over the last ten years, Sharlene has attained qualifications in Body Language, Criminology, Journalism, Editing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Pet Care, and Animal Behaviour.
While setting up an online nutritional business, she is studying to specialize in Medicinal Cannabis and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Sharlene is also currently editing her second Annabella Cordova novel, with two others in the works.
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