Stress Relaxation Techniques

Stress, Depression and Anxiety in chronic lung disorders

It is common for people with chronic lung disorders to experience stress, depression and anxiety. If the stress is constant and continuous, it becomes problematic as it affects Activities of Daily Living. This chronic stress affects all systems of the body.

Common psychological symptoms associated with chronic pulmonary disorder are:

Feeling of fear, anger, sadness, worry, frustration or hopelessness
Decreased appetite/ energy /interest/desires/ pleasure in activities
Difficulty in sleeping
Pain - headache / body ache / stomach problems
Loss of concentration leading to poor memory
Increased use of tobacco, alcohol and other substances
Decreased participation in managing the disease
Worsening of chronic health problems

Anxiety – Breathlessness Cycle

The patient with lung disorders often complains of breathlessness during the routine activities. The presence of Breathlessness triggers anxiety and provokes panic, which can make you feel more anxious and can make it even harder to breathe and hence reduces the activity level. This inactivity can increase feelings of frustration, irritability, and low self-esteem.

Managing Stress

Identifying the stressors - triggering your stress and try to avoid it.
Counselling and Motivation – to assist in problem solving.
Breathing exercises - to reduce stress and a fear of being short of breath.
Exercise - to reduce stress, anxiety and depression.
Get restful sleep of at least 7 hours at night.
Eat a nutritious diet
Quit smoking
Building support system - to have positivity

Relaxation Techniques

Relaxation techniques are a great way to help with stress management. These techniques help you to cope with everyday stress as well as long-term stress associated to various health problems.

Follow the simple relaxation techniques help to you to de-stress and improve your health and overall well-being.

Benefits of Relaxation Techniques

Decrease blood pressure
Slow heart rate and breathing rate
Reduce stress triggers, anger and frustration
Reduce muscle tension and chronic pain
Improve focus, mood and quality of sleep
Increase blood flow to major muscles

Your Pulmonary Rehab Specialist will guide you better how to manage your Stress and Relaxation Technique.

Stress Relaxation Techniques

Stress Relaxation Techniques

Stress, Depression and Anxiety in chronic lung disorders

Common psychological symptoms associated with chronic pulmonary disorder are:

Anxiety – Breathlessness Cycle

Managing Stress

Relaxation Techniques

Benefits of Relaxation Techniques

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