MASTERING ANXIERTY, STRESS AND WORRY
YOUR ROADMAP TO SERENITY AND WELLNESS
WRITTEN BY: NEURO EDGE PUBLISHING
CONTENT
PART I: EXPLORING STRESS
Theme: The Science Of Emotions
Stress And Its Response
Tools For Managing Stress
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Physiological Sigh (S-I-G-H)
Breathing And Heart Rate Control
Vasovagal Response
Nasal Vs. Mouth Breathing
Stress On Different Timescales
PART II: SHORT-TERM STRESS AND ITS BENEFITS
Short-Term Stress
The Benefits Of Short-Term Stress For Combating Infections
Techniques For Deliberately Activating The Stress Response, Including Rapid Breathing And Exposure To Cold Water
The Release Of Adrenaline And Its Role In Fighting Infections
A Study Showing The Effectiveness Of Adrenaline Release In Combating Infections
Managing Stress Thresholds And The Importance Of Turning Off The Stress Response When Needed
The Role Of Stress In Enhancing Focus And Productivity
Raising Stress Threshold Through Physiological Techniques
Dissociating Mind And Body To Manage Medium-Term Stress
PART III: HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Using Tools Like Dilating Gaze To Calm The Mind During Heightened Physical Stress
The Importance Of Sleep And Regular Exercise In Managing Stress
The Negative Impact Of Chronic, Long-Term Stress On Health
PART IV: SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL ASPECTS
Importance Of Social Connection
Neuromodulation And Neurochemistry
Stress And Social Isolation
Supplements And Stress Modulation
Emotions And Stress
Emotions And Physiology
Internal State And External Demands
Examples Of Emotional States
Valence Of Emotions
Stress And Control
PART V: UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING EMOTIONS
Autonomic Nervous System
Reactivity And Responsiveness
Mindfulness And Its Application
Agency And Control
Emotions Beyond Stress
Emotions In Different Contexts
Tools For Managing Emotions