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BridieNM
BridieNM
I get these bad pains in my stomach, sometimes headaches. Does anybody else get these when they feel bad? I'm getting them a lot recently, maybe tying in to some personal stuff and also I'm finishing my penultimate year of secondary school, so I'm getting closer and closer to big decisions and it does freak my out a bit.
erinkennedy
erinkennedy
Stress can trigger a lot of physical pain. I think you might want to consult a doctor, let them know these pains you're having. Maybe they can help
RichardRyder88
RichardRyder88
erin is right. when the mind is "tense" the major muscles in the body tense up. Think of it like your body is preparing to go to war. So it does a lot if instinctive stuff light tightening muscles, your breathing goes faster and shallower, your pulse goes up.

All of which is fine for a little while, but after hours or days it gets pretty miserable. The fix is pretty easy. Get your body OUT of being prepared for war and more relaxed. When your body isnt tense, your mind relaxes too.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/74944-box-breathing-technique/ try that, it's a trick that works well.
BridieNM
BridieNM
Thanks, the breathing exercises helped just now.
RichardRyder88
RichardRyder88
I'm glad. It's a trick I was taught in 1981, it's helped avoid quite a few panic attacks. Try to make it a habit a few times a day. That way when you REALLY need to do it, it is a lot easier.

There's another trick I've used almost as long, when you combine the two it gets very relaxing. I found a link to a pretty good "how to." If you look up "progressive relaxation" on youtube there should be some videos on it too.

http://www.anxietybc.com/sites/default/files/MuscleRelaxation.pdf

As for the rest, try to remember. Life DOES get easier. It's like juggling chainsaws. Sure it is scary at first but after a while it gets a lot easier. You'll do fine.