Calm Your Breathing
Slow, calm breathing can help relieve tension in the body. Even just a few conscious breaths can provide relief.
States of Tension: When Internal Tension Persists
States of tension describe an inner tension that doesn't really subside. Thoughts go round and round, the body is tense, and it feels difficult to find peace.
These kinds of symptoms can occur during stressful times. If they become chronic, they can interfere with sleep, mood, concentration, and daily life.
How do states of tension manifest themselves?
Internal tension can manifest itself both mentally and physically.
The following are possible:
- inner turmoil
- Irritability
- Nervousness
- Brooding
- Concentration problems
- Sleep Problems
- Feeling of pressure
- Muscle tension
- shallow breathing
- Heart palpitations
- Gastrointestinal symptoms
- rapid exhaustion
Not all stress is pathological. The key factor is whether it persists for a long time, recurs frequently, or interferes with daily life.
Common Triggers
Stress conditions can result from:
- Stress
- work-related or personal stress
- Conflicts
- constant availability
- not enough rest
- Lack of sleep
- Concerns
- stressful life events
- inner turmoil
- somber mood
- physical illnesses
Tension, poor sleep, and exhaustion often reinforce one another.
What Might Help
Incorporate physical activity
Walking, stretching, a leisurely bike ride, or gentle exercise can help relieve physical tension.
Plan Breaks
You shouldn't wait until you can't go on anymore to take a break. Short breaks help reduce sensory overload.
Reduce Stimuli
Fewer notifications, calmer evening routines, and intentional offline time can help relieve stress on the nervous system.
Relax your body
Progressive muscle relaxation, yoga, heat, or gentle stretching can help you become aware of physical tension and let it go.
Stress Levels and Sleep
People who are stressed often have trouble sleeping. At the same time, poor sleep makes people more sensitive to stress and external stimuli.
The following may be helpful:
- regular bedtimes
- a peaceful evening routine
- Reduce Screen Time in the Evening
- Avoid caffeine in the afternoon and evening
- Incorporate physical activity throughout the day
- Don't lie in bed at night worrying for too long
Related Product
Hyperiforce® Tablets
Hyperiforce® is a fresh plant preparation made from the fresh shoot tips of flowering St. John's wort.
Hyperiforce® is used for:
- a somber mood
- Lack of drive
- Imbalance
- Mood instability
- Stress Conditions
- nervous restlessness
- associated sleep disturbances
If you are taking other medications, consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
This is an approved medication. Read the package insert.
When should you have stress-related conditions evaluated?
A professional evaluation is recommended in the following cases:
- Tension that persists over a long period of time
- intense inner turmoil
- Sleep Problems
- Feelings of panic
- Heart palpitations or difficulty breathing
- a subdued mood
- marked irritability
- Withdrawal
- Exhaustion
- Symptoms that interfere with work or daily life
- physical symptoms with no clear cause
Immediate help is needed if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, confusion, or thoughts of harming yourself.
In-Depth Topics
A somber mood
When feelings of despondency, withdrawal, or inner emptiness persist for a long time.