Stress contributes to escapist drinking and drug use, depression, absenteeism, poor concentration and decreased productivity at work. There is much that is not understood about the mechanics of how stress affects the body. There are definite undeniable physical reactions to stress which can be harmful to your health. Current research has shown that people who fall into a high stress personality category are nearly twice as likely to die from heart disease. Studies suggest that high blood pressure, angina and arrhythmia may be triggered by intense stress.
Stress is an exceedingly important area of concern for anyone who has suffered a heart attack.
Altering high stress behavior is second in importance, only to quitting smoking, in the prevention of subsequent heart attacks. One of the first steps is to identify situations that are causing more stress in your life than you can comfortably handle. Hypnosis can teach you to develop coping mechanisms to handle the stress. Reducing your stress levels means that you learn to respond to situations in an appropriate manner. You will learn to take small mental breaks from the tensions of everyday life.