Bipolar Supporter? Just Do This
Published: Sun, 09/20/09
Hi ,
How's it going for you?
A friend of mine uses the simplest
of techniques when she feels stressed,
nervous, anxious, etc.
She calls it:
JUST BREATHE
It's just something to remind her to
take a deep breath whenever she feels
that way.
Sometimes it takes several JUST
BREATHE breaths to calm down,
especially if you are very anxious.
My friend has used this method during
actual anxiety attacks, and it has worked!
The reason it works is that it helps you
to focus on your breathing and takes the
focus off what is stressing you out or
making you so nervous and anxious.
You JUST BREATHE.
That's it!
Just concentrate on your breathing and
NOT on the problem, person, or situation.
Sometimes the simplest of techniques
are the best techniques.
In my courses/systems, I go over other
more extensive stress reduction and
relaxation techniques that can really
help you as well:
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This technique is good for both you
and your loved one.
See, my friend also thinks the words,
JUST BREATHE, when she is doing
the actual breathing.
This would be a helpful tool for
your loved one to put in their "bipolar
toolbox," because they can use it on
their racing thoughts.
Concentrating on the phrase, JUST
BREATHE, over and over like a mantra,
can close out all those other distracting
(racing) thoughts.
It's also good for you as the supporter,
because you experience a great deal of
stress at times.
You not only have your loved one's
needs to worry about, but also your
family, work, and personal needs to
think about as well.
Sometimes it can get overwhelming.
At those times, when you feel as if
the stress is built up to bursting, try
this method.
JUST BREATHE
As many times as you need to, until
you feel a sense of the stress decreasing,
or the nervousness and anxiety going
away.
Then you will be in better shape to
handle the problems confronting you.
I'm not saying that this technique will
solve your problems for you.
In fact, I'm saying the opposite.
This technique will absolutely NOT
solve your problems.
However, once you have applied it,
your head will be more clear and you
will be in a better frame of mind, and
be able to face your problems that much
better.
Sometimes you might be in a position
with your loved one where you really
need the JUST BREATHE technique.
You can use it in the old "count to 10" way.
When your loved one does something
that really aggravates you, JUST BREATHE,
before you answer them or take any kind
of action.
Then you can be sure you're acting from
a place of caring and not a negative place.
Or, say your loved one is yelling at you.
You don't want to fight back, because
you know in the past that is a useless
effort and a waste of time.
Still, you want them to stop yelling at
you.
So you take a couple of JUST
BREATHE breaths, and then you are
better able to tell your loved one to
stop yelling at you.
In this way, you are not fighting back
or giving them any reason to keep
yelling at you.
Try practicing the JUST BREATHE
technique.
I'd love to hear some success stories!
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Well, I have to go!
Your Friend,
Dave
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