....Articles:   The "ABC"s of Stress Reduction - by Dr. Ron Rubenzer - see "Samples" on his site drrubenzer.com > author of book How the Best Handle Stress College Students Use Alcohol as Way of Coping with Social Anxiety - by Deanne Repich Eccentricity and Creativity - by Douglas Eby Dr. Weeks posits that, far from being aberrant and unhappy, eccentrics "experience much lower levels of stress because they do not feel the need to conform." Female Hormonal Changes and Anxiety  by Deanne Repich When we perceive that we are under stress, our bodies send out a rush of cortisol, adrenaline, and other brain chemicals to prepare us to "fight" or "flee" ... Gifted and Stressed - by Douglas Eby "No artist is pleased. There is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is only a queer, divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others." Dancer Martha Graham For many gifted and talented people, the sensitivity of a "blessed unrest" may incite the kind of chronic arousal that can shift us from relative health to a manifest disorder. How Stress Symptoms Affect Brain Functions - by Carolyn Gross [posted on her site] Chaos and fear are closely linked. When we shift into a panic state, we fuel the flames of chaos. ... What happens during stress and overload is that the attributes of the right brain become inaccessible, which means we lose our intuitiveness and imagination. The way to bridge back over to our holistic right brain is to find the calm in the midst of the storm. > Carolyn Gross is author of the book Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos: How to Keep Positive in an Unsettled World No Time to Go After Your Dream? How to Turn Your Dreams Into Reality in Five Minutes a Day and Other Tips for Time-Stressed Dreamers - by Valerie Young - from her site Changing Course "You've already made up your mind that there has to be more to life than careers, cubicles, and commuting. Yet, the prospect of making a major life change when you're already feeling caught between a “clock and a hard place,” feels overwhelming. Here are five simple steps even the busiest person seeking a major career change can take..." On Giftedness - an interview with Mary Rocamora "My school provides an ongoing learning environment for gifted adults, where they are able to be with their peers, and get support for their, to handle the inner stress factors of being gifted, which looks like neurosis in the general population. That kind of passion and inner frenzy that goes on in the creative process sometimes, really needs support." Protect Yourself from Energy Vampires - by Judith Orloff, MD Self-Help: Shattering the Myths - by Annie Murphy Paul  [Psychology Today] Researchers Say: Pillow-punching, like other forms of vigorous exercise, might be helpful for stress management, but recent studies suggest that venting anger may be counterproductive. Stress Management: Understanding Stress - By Mind Tools Stress is something we must all endure. The key to combating stress lies in getting to the root cause of it, confronting the source and, finally, controlling it once and for all. Unfortunately, that’s just not as easy as it sounds - there seems to be no quick fix or single answer when it comes to combating this frustrating, time-wasting, motivation killer. Tools to De-Stress - Keeping A Stress Diary - By Mind Tools These days, everyone seems stressed. Our days are packed with long to-do lists, important obligations and tight deadlines, forcing our stress levels to skyrocket. The first way to fight back against the damaging stressors in your life is to pinpoint them and to determine the root causes of each so you can construct a comprehensive, effective stress management plan. Using Biofeedback at Home - By Laura Johannes [The Wall Street Journal] Biofeedback has long been used to treat stress in psychologists' offices -- with an expert who leads the patient in relaxing breathing exercises and monitors the result real-time. The idea is that by tracking your efforts, you can instantly see which techniques bring your body to a more relaxed state.

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The StressEraser     *  A hand-held biofeedback medical device designed to calm your mind and relax your body in just 15 minutes.     * Effectiveness is based on scientific understanding of the physiological manifestations of psychological stress.     * Focuses your mind and guides your breathing.     * After just two weeks of use, expect to feel consistently calmer, more patient and more energetic during the day.     * The StressEraser was honored with Frost & Sullivan's 2006 Medical Industry Award for Technology Innovation of the Year for helping individuals achieve "physiological, mental and emotional relaxation."

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.. emWave PC Stress Relief System (formerly known as Freeze-Framer®) Description from the Institute of HeartMath: Much more than a heart monitor this revolutionary technology guides you on how to achieve higher, more creative energy levels, less stress, and optimal health. HeartMath research has shown that emotions are reflected in our heart rhythm patterns. The analysis of Heart Rate Variability (HRV), or heart rhythms, is recognized as a powerful, non-invasive measure that reflects heart-brain interactions and autonomic nervous system dynamics, which are particularly sensitive to changes in the emotional state.

.. .. emWave PC is a software and hardware program which collects pulse data through a finger or ear sensor which plugs into your computer. The program translates the information from your heart rhythms into user friendly graphics displayed on your computer screen.     * Watch your heart rhythms in real time.     * See how emotions affect your heart rhythms.     * Discover which emotions you can activate to more effectively manage stress and boost vitality. With emWave PC, you learn to build a buffer against stress by accessing a high performance state called "coherence." Coherence is a mental and emotional state that people experience when they are "in-sync" or in the "zone"--when the heart, brain and nervous system are working in harmony. Simply stated, more coherence equals more energy and less wear and tear from stress. emWave PC is available from Amazon.com and HeartMath

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See the site for free "Alpha Break" MP3 download “To help you relax mentally and physically in just 10 minutes. .. it will help you relax and lower your brainwave frequency to the Alpha state (7-14 Hertz). At this level of mind you’ll raise your energy level, generate new ideas, make decisions, or just renew your positive attitude.”

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The Wild Divine Project An "inner-active" biofeedback computer adventure you play using your thoughts, feelings breath & awareness.. for total mind-body wellness. "The Journey to Wild Divine is a very practical program that allows people to get in intimate touch with the inner-most core of their being."  ~ Deepak Chopra, M.D.

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Jack Canfield : "Allen was stuck in a downward cycle. ....  "He saw an ad in Psychology Today for Holosync audio tapes from Centerpointe Research Institute

"From the very first time he used them, his stress level began to decrease... the less anxious he became... the easier he was to get along with, and the more people seemed to be willing to help him. "Things began to turn around for him. Allen’s creativity returned, too." > more on :... achievement / success programs

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The Release Technique The Abundance Course [image] includes the Release® Technique... Highlights of Scientific Research On The Release® Technique Dr. Richard J. Davidson of the State University of New York in collaboration with Dr. David C. McClelland of Harvard University... found that the Release Technique "stands out far beyond the rest for its simplicity, efficiency, absence of questionable concepts and rapidity of observable results." The scientific results support the experience of the many graduates who report that they are calmer in difficult situations after having learned the Release® Technique with repetitive observable results that get even better with time.

“Through the use of the Release Technique, I substantially lowered my blood pressure and under the direction of my physician, I was able to eliminate all medication. Today, my blood pressure is at 140/80. I continue to monitor its level daily, and with the help of the Release Technique I am able to keep it within the normal range.” > Ed Lynch, New York "In my experience, The Release Technique is simply the most effective way of reducing stress on both a personal and professional level. It constitutes a dramatic advance in the field of health and wellness." Christopher R. Pruitt, M.D., American Wellness Consultants ~ ~ > see free Stress Test on site

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Emotional Freedom Techniques / EFT What is EFT? I hope this doesn't sound too grandiose, but I've been doing energy healing work since 1991 and my jaw still drops at the results. I've lost count of the number of phobias, panic/anxiety attacks, traumatic memories, guilt, grief and physical ailments that have been elegantly relieved by this procedure. Even though EFT violates just about every conventional belief out there, the results remain remarkable. EFT isn't perfect, of course. We don't get 100%. But it usually works well and the results are sometimes spectacular. It often works where nothing else will."   Gary Craig

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Relieve Stress by Dr. Arnd Stein  and other Mind and Body programs from Nightingale-Conant

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Mind Tools - Essential skills for an excellent career This stress management section of Mind Tools shows you how to survive and thrive under the intense stress that comes with a challenging career. The first articles help you to understand stress and what causes it: This is an important starting point for effective stress management. They introduce you to the three main approaches to stress management, and then shows you how you can identify the key sources of stress in your life.

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Native Remedies "The Psychologist's Natural Choice" - offering a range  of natural and homeopathic remedies." ~ ~ ~ Products include: Pure Calm - combines the soothing properties of Melissa Officinalis, with those of Lavender and Passiflora Incarnata -  for relief from anxiety, stress, irritability...

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.. .. People suffering from anxiety disorders often have a physical overreaction to stress. This overreaction occurs because your body perceives everyday events and situations as threats to survival. In an effort to protect you, your body triggers the fight or flight response even though no real danger exists.

There is some indication that an overreaction to stress is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. However, we don't know what initially causes this chemical imbalance.  Can I change it?: Yes. What's important to realize is that if you overreact to stress, you can learn to change it, no matter how it began. You can learn deep breathing techniques, relaxation techniques, and techniques such as the Anxiety Pyramid (all included in our course) to train your body to react more calmly.  > from article What Causes an Anxiety Disorder? -  by Deanne Repich, Founder of the National Institute  of Anxiety and Stress - see her site :  ConquerAnxiety

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Omega oils are essential fatty acids (EFAs). EFAs are "good fats." They are vital in maintaining physical AND mental health. These polyunsaturated fats are involved in developing and maintaining the cells, the nerves, immune functions, energy production, inflammatory responses, and even mood. With its higher dose of EPA [one of the essential fatty acids], I find this formula - Ultimate Omega EPA - especially helpful in maintaining my freedom from anxiety. ... Some experts estimate that Americans consume less than 15% of the amount of omega-3 needed for optimal functioning! Deanne Repich, Director of National Institute of Anxiety & Stress, Inc. < available from ConquerAnxiety.com - click on Natural Supplements for Anxiety

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.. .. HBC Protocols Since its creation in 1996, HBC Protocols, Inc. has been dedicated to providing new, science-based solutions to emotional health, depression, and aging concerns

through the development of research-grade formulations such as St. Johns wort, Lithium Orotate, SAMe. 7 Keto DHEA, Human Growth Hormone, 5 HTP as well as myriad other factors proven to support higher levels of awareness, satisfaction, and intensification of the human experience. products for anxiety relief include : Thea-Zen  /  5-HTP Human Growth Hormone   /  Kava

    
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Comfort Queen The Woman's Comfort Book A Self-Nurturing Guide for Restoring Balance in Your Life Nurturing comes naturally to most women -- as long as it's directed at someone else. But taking care of yourself is more difficult. You don't have time. It feels self-indulgent. You're simply too tired. Here -- for women too busy to worry about their well-being -- are more than two hundred soothing recipes and inventive rituals for relaxation, practical self-care, and gentle growth

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Herbert Benson. The Breakout Principle: How to Activate the Natural Trigger That Maximizes Creativity, Athletic Performance, Productivity and Personal Well-Being

David Burns The Feeling Good Handbook

Duane Elgin. Voluntary Simplicity

Daniel Goleman Working With Emotional Intelligence

Daniel Goleman. Destructive Emotions: A Scientific Dialogue with the Dalai Lama

Dennis Greenberger, Christine Padesky. Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think

Carolyn Gross. Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos: How to Keep Positive in an Unsettled World

Roy Lubit. Coping with Toxic Managers, Subordinates -- and Other Difficult People: Using Emotional Intelligence to Survive and Prosper

Energy vampires are people who suck our energy dry. Everyone can benefit from skills on how to cope with them.  You can especially benefit if you are an "intuitive empath" who absorbs the pain and negativity of others into your body, and become exhausted by it. Our relationships are governed by a give and take of energy. Some people make us more electric or at ease. Yet others suck the life right out of us. > from article Protect Yourself from Energy Vampires -  by Judith Orloff, MD

We can't stop the negative circumstances of our time -- our cell phones will keep ringing, e-mails will keep coming, people will be rude, our children will be demanding, and bad things will happen in the world. But we can learn ways to protect our energy so that we can stay centered in dealing with the stresses that arise. Judith Orloff, MD > her book: Positive Energy : 10 Extraordinary Prescriptions for Transforming Fatigue, Stress, and Fear intoVibrance, Strength & Love image: poster for movie: Bram Stoker's Dracula

Kenneth R. Pelletier. Mind As Healer, Mind As Slayer:  A Holistic Approach to Preventing Stress Disorders

Stephan Rechtschaffen. Vitality and Wellness

Convert bad stress into good stress just by thinking about it differently. Instead of saying, "I feel so stressed out," you can say, "I am so excited about the chance to..."  Visualize perfection, such as your perfect vacation or a sweet victory. Athletes commonly consider the feeling of "butterflies in the stomach" to be an indication of excitement and anticipation, not stress.

Concentrate on improving your personal best, and don't worry about the rest. Get guidance if you need it.  Finally, remember that a single job activity is rarely "life or death." You are judged generally on patterns of behavior and your ability to deal honestly with problems.  > from article The ABCs of Stress Reduction - By Ronald L. Rubenzer, Ed.D. -- see his site Dr. Rubenzer was formerly with Columbia University's Evaluation and Placement Center for the gifted, and is author of the book How the Best Handle Stress

Barry Schwartz. The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less
Publishers Weekly: Like Thoreau and the band Devo, psychology professor Schwartz provides ample evidence that we are faced with far too many choices on a daily basis... drawing extensively on his own work in the social sciences, Schwartz shows that a bewildering array of choices floods our exhausted brains, ultimately restricting instead of freeing us. ... Part research summary, part introductory social sciences tutorial, part self-help guide, this book offers concrete steps on how to reduce stress in decision making.

David Sobel, MD; Robert Ornstein, PhD.  The Healthy Mind, Healthy Body Handbook

Gene Wallenstein, PhD. Mind, Stress, and Emotions: The New Science of Mood
Reviewer: Stephanie Marr, M.D., Ph.D. (Berkeley, CA) - I heard about this book from a colleague (a psychologist) who has been recommending it to her patients. Like her, I found the book to be exceptional in every way - it is both fascinating and highly informative. The author has used a wide-ranging and richly integrative approach to the subject of human emotions, and the book is based on new research that has just been performed within the last five years or so. I was surprised by many of the more recent discoveries, particularly those that link childhood trauma to physiological changes in adult brain chemistry. Also exciting are the experiments that suggest new treatments for anxiety and affective disorders that emerge from these conditions. But even if readers are not interested in treatments, the book will be very engaging to those who simply want to grasp what modern science is now learning about human emotions. Overall, I highly recommend this book. It is written for the intelligent reader who wants to understand how different forms of stress alter immune function and emotions.

The Highly Sensitive Person's Survival Guide by Ted Zeff, Elaine N. Aron Highly sensitive people (HSPs), who make up some 20 percent of the population, are individuals who both enjoy and suffer from a finely tuned neurological system. This condition can be a gift, but, until HSPs master their sensitive nervous systems, they operate in a constant state of overstimulation.

Conditions that most of us ignore completely overwhelm the HSP: bright light, loud sounds, and strong smells. More importantly, HSPs are also very sensitive to their internal worlds. They tend to be deeply affected by pain, both emotional and physical. The emotional demands of relationships and inevitable consequences of change often leave them reeling. If you're a HSP, the most important thing you must learn is how to manage your increased volume of sensory experience, both physical and emotional stimulation. [amazon.com]

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