It is not possible to be anxious and relaxed at the same time. This is because of the hormone cortisol. When cortisol is elevated we have a fight or flight response. Although the initial rush of the similar but faster reacting hormone called adrenalin can feel good, even mildly elevated levels of cortisol over a long period of time results in anxiety while high levels can bring on heart palpitations, racing heart, dizziness and a sense of loosing your mind and the feeling of a hand around the neck. These are the common descriptions of a panic attack.
Getting these elevated levels of cortisol back down to normal is the subject matter of myriad magazine articles and web sites, dedicated to stress and anxiety. To that end, Christian Relaxation & Meditation on Scripture has produced a series of relaxation and meditation sessions that will aid in this effort.
This popular series entitled “Being in Him” is a two part process. The first part begins the process of quieting the relaxer’s mind, and then focuses on God’s promises and goodness. The second part keeps the now relaxed listener sustained in a joyful state while the music only track repeats, resulting in a sense of wellbeing, peace and a quiet mind. When used repeatedly the listener will enjoy a lowering of cortisol levels.
For those suffering from generalized anxiety, (mildly elevated cortisol) or anxiety and panic attacks (high elevated levels of cortisol), Being in Him can be a valuable tool and begin the process of restoring brain chemistry balance.
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