Stress And Anxiety 

Stress can be physical,psychological and environmental . Feelings of helplessness,loss of control,lose of function, loss of self esteem, and isolation can produce anxiety, as can a fear of dying. 

Techniques For Managing Stress and Anxiety 

Deep breathing: 

Diaphragmatic (Abdominal) Breathing is useful for managing stress.To practice diaphragmatic breathing,the person must place a hand on his abdomen , inhales deeply through the nose , holds the breath and exhaled through the pursed lips. 

Sharing your thoughts: 

By sharing your negative thoughts to your close person , you can lower the stress.Their prescence, support and caring attitude. Can alleviate distress and anxiety. 

Humor: 

Laughter releases endorphins which are natural pain relievers into the bloodstreams and cause relieve tension and anxiety and relax muscles. 

Massage: 

Massage can be used to relieve the anxiety and stress. Massage can be done through using scented oil and lotions. 

Pet(Animal assisted)Therapy: 

Interacting with animals can lower blood pressure and increased self esteem.

Spirituality:

Spirituality speaks to the manner by which a person seeks meaning in his or her life.During stressful conditions , it may be useful to call on a spiritual and religious leader and to follow your religious practices to overcome the anxiety.