[Polperro]

When I am really distressed and upset I get some physical reactions

For me I tend to get light headed, slighty dizzy and ringing in my ears, when its really bad i get stomach cramps after about an hour I am totally exhuasted both mentally and physically.

My Blood pressure is ok had it checked about 9 months ago.

Dont know why my body does this any ideas ?

I would also like to know what other peoples experiences are ?

[pegasus]

(((((( Polperro ))))))

That sounds very much like anxiety which is distressing. Many times it can be from over-breathing so slowing down the breathing can help.

Also it can be helpful to NOT focus on the physical sensation and distract yourself from it. Don't fight it but focus on other things.

(((Polperro))))
Its stress your body reacting

I get dizzy and it effects my stomach at times

Yup. It's a natural reaction to stress, except when you have an anxiety disorder, then it's times ten.

Here's some good info.

Also, there's a book The Body Keeps The Score that might be helpful.

http://www.livingwithanxiety.com/anx...l-symptoms.htm

[nightbird]

Yes, it is our bodys response to stress, for sure.

I usually begin to breathe slowly and deeply, like when my bellly rises on the inhale and then exhale slowly, completely in order to lower my bodys responses...

Then I will try some gentle movements, or I will put in a relaxation tape to calm me down, or some classical, whatever I find calming and works with my BPM's...

Now, if I am going to go into an anxiety attack, well, that's a bit more extreme... lol ... but I have something (an rx) for that.

Calming ourselves and maintaining a relaxing state is not something many of us are used to, so when we get calm, we might fall asleep at first, which is okay, but thru practice in maintaining a calm, we can walk around cool and collected, even when people around us are flipping out and such.. at least that's my take on it!

Peace and Calmness,
Nightbird

xoxo

[gaugreg1x]

Love your picture nightbird.....Greg

[(JD)]

I think just about everyone has heard of the "mind-body" connection. What some haven't heard is how it isn't just a connection, but a melding of the mind and body. They are one together, not anything separate. (We know the brain is in the head, but the mind of the body is everywhere in our body???) But even still, it's the brain being told what the body is sensing and thus dumps chemicals out to the body...for the reactions we have.

Lesson over.

Yes, having a physical reaction can affect our emotional responses. But also, just like with meditation and calming (like some said) we can force the brain to calm our body when it responds to our calming mind/thinking.

It's a wonderful thing, this body of ours!

[possum220]

Hmmmm. Stress and bodily reactions....... Different things happen at different times. Some in combination, some not.

Palpitations. Hyperventilating. Stuttering, Neck Spasms. Grunting Shaking. Tears. Brain goes away. Stomach Cramps and Headaches.

I have tried meditation but it doesn't work for me. Slow and deep breathing helps me. Breathe in to the count of 7 and out to the count of 7. And sometimes I just need to put space in between me and the event.

Possum

[splitimage]

Oh yeah - the good old mind body connection - I tend to have trouble expressing my emotions, so I have tons of somatic reactions - usually severe muscle cramps, but also shaky hands, hot flashes, dizziness, the classic stress headache you name it, I've probably had it. I find deep breething exercises really help me, as does gentle stretching, or just going for a short walk until I calm down.

That and I keep a massage therapist in business.

--splitimage

[nightbird]

Touch and massage therapy is excellent for getting into good shape, mentally and responsively.

A good massage gets our lymphatic and circulatory systems working, lowers our heart rate, and certain massage techniques can even keep our bio-rythems in check, which is when our organs are working in sync, from the heart, kidneys, liver... to the blood the heart pumps and the oxygen it delivers to our cells.

Relaxation and massage are very important tools in fine tuning our bodies to work properly... and if you find this too expensive, remember to check out the schools where massage is being taught, and also, ck with your Dr. first before you get a lymphatic massage if you have health issues.

The benefits can last a long time. And the good news is, you can pick up some techniques and begin touch and massage therapy with your family, especially when they are in a healing mode. Massage is so good for us, I'm going to schedule one for this week... thanks for bringing it up!!!!

xoxo

Peace and Health,
Night