Consider using some of these techniques to manage stress:

Breathing Exercises: use this breathing exercise to help calm your body and refocus your mind:

• Sit with your shoulders back, neck relaxed, feet on the floor and hands resting on your lap
• Close your eyes if you feel more comfortable and are able to at the time
• Inhale through your nose for the count of 4,3,2,1
• Hold your breath for the count of 7,6,5,4,3,2,1
• Exhale through your mouth for the count of 8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1

Repeat up to a maximum of five times.

Positive Self-Talk: Self-talk is one way to deal with stress. We all talk to ourselves; sometimes we talk out loud but usually we keep self-talk in our heads. Self-talk can be positive ("I can do this" or "Things will work out") or negative ("I'll never get well" or "I'm so stupid").
Negative self-talk increases stress. Positive self-talk helps you calm down and control stress. With practice, you can learn to turn negative thoughts into positive ones.

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