Overcoming stress
A stressful situation, or one that we perceive as stressful, causes the release of hormones, the heart starts to beat faster, breathing becomes faster and muscles tense. These are normal physiological reactions.
Unfortunately, when a surge of hormones occurs in response to external influences, it can take a toll on the body and mind and put us at risk for health problems such as heart disease, insomnia, and depression.
Relaxing meditation and standing on nails are available to us almost everywhere and anytime we need them. The idea is to start incorporating controlled stress into your daily life. Such activities promote calmness and well-being.
What to do if you have a panic attack at the thought of nails?
Here are some tips to help get rid of the fear of the practice:
Just breathe, deeply. Relaxing your body can help you avoid a panic attack. Practice inhaling through your nose, counting to five, holding your breath for five, and then exhaling slowly through your mouth.
Count in reverse order. Start the countdown from 100. Counting at random intervals helps to focus and suppress disturbing thoughts. Focusing on something outside yourself will make you feel calmer.
Concentration is another useful technique. Concentrate on 4 things around you that you can see, 3 that you can touch, 2 that you can smell, and 1 that you can taste. Again, helps to get your mind thinking about something outside of yourself.
Meditate. There are many meditation techniques, choose the one that works for you.
Visualize. Mental reflection determines the path. Practice will prepare you for success in everything you are trying to achieve. Clearly formulate the request and imagine yourself in new realities, when the desire has already come true. Feel yourself in this state.
Get help. Visit a group practice of nailing or find a guide with experience who can put you on the nails and provide the necessary support to overcome fear.
Tune in to a positive outcome. If you keep trying when others have given up, you will succeed.