relaxation techniques
Calm-inducing methods
Relaxation techniques are practices designed to reduce stress and calm the body and mind.
The category includes breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, and visualization.
My therapist taught me some relaxation techniques for managing anxiety.
The term appears frequently in medical and self-help contexts, where such techniques are recommended for conditions from insomnia to chronic pain.
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relaxation techniquesstimulants
Agents that heighten arousal
caffeine · amphetamines · uppers · hyperventilation · high-intensity interval training
relaxation techniquesanxiety triggers
Causes of nervous distress
catastrophizing · interrogation techniques · rumination · pressure tactics
relaxation techniquesextreme sports
High-risk recreational activities
combat training · bungee jumping · skydiving · rage rooms · mosh pits