Tim demonstrates the breathing technique he describes. By the time you reach five, your heart rate will be slower, and you'll be calmer. Repeat that five times, counting off each breath. Inhale deeply and slowly through your nose, and exhale through your mouth. TIM: Maybe I can channel my nervous energy into my swing! The key is to relax and not let the stress overwhelm you. Side by side images show a boy having nightmares about taking a test, and the same boy studying hard. Like if you're worried about a math test, you can channel your nervous energy into studying extra hard for it. First, it's important to remember that stress isn't always bad. TIM: Well, there are some simple techniques you can use to deal with stressful situations. TIM: But ignoring a problem or running from it won't make it go away. The boy's face blackens, indicating that he ran away from his stressful situation. That's why so many people respond to stress by running away from their problems: they feel like they can't fight, so they choose flight. TIM: All that pressure can really get your fight-or-flight response working overtime. Images show a boy surrounded by the stressful responsibilities and situations that Tim describes. We've got to deal with schoolwork fitting in with friends juggling activities and occasionally, big life changes like moving or divorce. TIM: Oh, yeah, even though we have fewer responsibilities than adults, kids get stressed, too. And that can make you more worried, and more stressed out! TIM: In fact, it can make it harder to do what you need to do. Side by side animations show a boy taking a test and a girl giving a speech. In those situations, you really don't need all that energy pumping through your system. TIM: The problem is our bodies can overdo it and go into fight-or-flight mode when we're just a little anxious, like during a test or a big speech. Then the gorilla takes off its mask to reveal it was really Moby in a gorilla costume. But when the gorilla takes the hammer from the boy, the boy runs away. The boy decides to fight the gorilla with a hammer. TIM: In animals, this burst of energy is really useful for deciding when to fight or run away from a threatening situation. This is called the fight-or-flight response.Īn animation shows that when a boy encounters a threatening gorilla, chemicals release into his bloodstream, he breathes faster, he has increased blood flow, and his heartbeat quickens. And a surge of sugar hits the bloodstream to provide energy. Our heart rate rises and we breathe faster, keying us up for physical action. When we're in danger, chemicals that raise our energy level get released into the bloodstream. TIM: Why? Well, it has to do with how the human body responds to threats. TIM: Anyway, the point is, stress is pretty uncomfortable. TIM: When I feel stressed out, I get edgy, my palms get all sweaty, and I can't sleep! Images illustrate the physical and emotional feelings associated with stress that Tim describes. Or they could be emotional, like irritability, sadness, and fear. The feelings you get can be physical, like headaches, jitters, and butterflies in your stomach. TIM: Stress is the stuff you might feel when you're under pressure. I think I'm in the perfect state of mind to answer this question! TIM: Dear Tim and Moby, how do we get stress and how do we relieve it? From, Alex S. Moby pats Tim on the head in an attempt to comfort him. TIM: Why? Tie score, bottom of the ninth, and I'm up third! He's breathing hard, his heart is pounding, and he's holding his stomach. When he hears the crowd, his expression becomes uneasy. The crowd is roaring at the baseball game. Text reads: The Mysteries of Life with Tim and Moby
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