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Stress management tips by our expert in cognitive medicine

For SHA Wellness Clinic
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April 16, 2020
Health & Beauty

PhD Bruno Ribeiro
PhD Bruno Ribeiro

He is in charge of Cognitive Development and Brain Stimulation Unit at SHA Wellness Clinic. is European Doctor in Psychology from the University of Valencia with a degree in Clinical Psychology from the Institute of Health Sciences of Porto (Portugal). He is also Master in Clinical Psychology with several postgraduate courses in the field of drug addiction and neuropsychology. Moreover, Ribeiro is professor in the University of Murcia and a member of the research group of Psychobiology and Behavioral Neurobiology from the same institution.


Q
[:es]¿Cómo podemos gestionar la ansiedad en momentos como estos?[:en]How can we manage anxiety at times like this?[:]
A
[:es]Para evitar el aumento de la ansiedad en la cuarentena, es esencial darse espacio para leer, hablar y hacer cosas que la gente suele dejar de hacer por falta de tiempo. Organice una rutina de trabajo y mantenga los horarios de alimentación. Además, incorpore la actividad física por la mañana o por la tarde. Intente comunicarse con la familia y los amigos a través de la tecnología.[:en]To avoid increasing anxiety in quarantine, it is essential to give yourself space for reading, for talking and doing things that people usually leave out due to lack of time. Organize a work routine and maintain feeding schedules. Also, incorporate physical activity in the morning or afternoon. Try to communicate with family and friends through technology.[:]

Q
[:es]¿Tiene algún consejo para mejorar la concentración trabajando desde casa?[:en]Do you have any advice to improve concentration working from home?[:]
A
[:es]1. ¡Vístase! Bañarse y vestirse no sólo mejorará su estado mental sino que le preparará psicológicamente para empezar a trabajar. 2. Establezca límites. Empieza tu día a la misma hora que normalmente llegarías a la oficina o al lugar de trabajo, y termina tu día a la misma hora. 3. Hable por teléfono. Tómese el tiempo para coger el teléfono y tener una conversación real 4. Tome descansos regulares. Es esencial tomar descansos regulares, levantarse del escritorio y moverse como en una oficina. 5. Salga de la casa. Si no puedes salir, incluso puedes llevar las vibraciones de la oficina a la casa. Usa los sonidos para ayudar a crear un poco de esa atmósfera.[:en]1. Get dressed! Bathing and dressing will not only improve your mental state but will psychologically prepare you to start working 2. Set limits. Start your day at the same time that you would typically arrive at the office or workplace, and end your day at the same time. 3. Talk on the phone. Take time to pick up the phone and have a real conversation 4. Take regular breaks. It's essential to take regular breaks, get up from your desk, and move around like you would in an office. 5. Get out of the house. If you can't go out, you could even bring the office vibes to the home. Use sounds to help create a little bit of that atmosphere.[:]

Q
[:es]¿Cómo podemos aprovechar este momento para optimizar nuestra capacidad cognitiva?[:en]How can we take advantage of this time to optimise our cognitive ability?[:]
A
[:es]Es importante mantenerse activo, tratar de aprender algo nuevo durante este período: alguna habilidad, un instrumento musical, un idioma o un curso. Recuerden respetar los descansos.[:en]It is important to stay active: try to learn something new during this period: some skill, a musical instrument, a language, or a course. Remember to respect the breaks.[:]

Q
[:es]¿Cómo podemos mantenernos en calma y positivos en esta situación?[:en]How can we remain positive and calm during the situation we are going through?[:]
A
[:es]Laugh! Laughter is contagious, it helps us to release stress in an unconscious way. Try also singing and dancing. We are home and there is no better time to release endorphins singing and dancing. Sleeping well is fundamental as well. Try to maintain rest and sleep habits. Relax and meditate and also practice exercise. Take on challenges and try to meet them.[:en]Laugh! Laughter is contagious, it helps us to release stress in an unconscious way. Try also singing and dancing. We are home and there is no better time to release endorphins singing and dancing. Sleeping well is fundamental as well. Try to maintain rest and sleep habits. Relax and meditate and also practice exercise. Take on challenges and try to meet them.[:]

Q
[:es]How can we be psychologically stronger after this is over?[:en]How can we be psychologically stronger after this is over?[:]
A
[:es]Es importante seguir las recomendaciones de las diferentes organizaciones y autoridades para atravesar mejor este período, y solicitar ayuda en caso de que la situación se vuelva incontrolable. Hay servicios de psicoterapia a distancia que son muy útiles. Pero no todo es negativo: nuestros cerebros tienen una gran capacidad para "olvidar" y recuperarse de los acontecimientos negativos; es importante que lo antes posible, si lo consideramos necesario, consultemos a un especialista en salud mental.[:en]It is important to follow the recommendations of the different organizations and authorities to better traverse this period, and request help in the event that the situation becomes uncontrollable. There are remote psychotherapy services that are very helpful. But not everything is negative: our brains have a great capacity to "forget" and recover from negative events; It is important as soon as possible, if we feel necessary, to consult a mental health specialist.[:]

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[:es]Cómo podemos dormir mejor estos días?[:en]How can we fall asleep easily during this time?[:]
A
[:es]Es común tener problemas para dormir debido a un alto nivel de ansiedad. Hemos perdido algunos de nuestros "sincronizadores externos", como la exposición a la luz o la disminución del movimiento físico, y nuestros cuerpos tienen dificultades para repetir el ciclo de 24 horas que alterna entre la vigilia y el sueño. Es importante mantener una rutina y hacer siempre ciertas cosas al mismo tiempo que se pone el despertador, se hace la cama, no quedarse en pijama. Tener la luz más natural en casa. Para ello hay que levantar bien las persianas, hacer vida en la parte más luminosa de la casa y, acostumbrarse a salir un rato al balcón para que el cerebro se dé cuenta de que es de día y actuemos. Es muy importante destinar el dormitorio a una sola función, la principal: dormir. Por eso recomendamos no trabajar allí, Evite, antes de acostarse, el uso de pantallas, ya que emiten una luz azul que envía señales de activación a nuestro cerebro. Debemos cenar al menos dos horas antes de ir a la cama, y que nuestra cena sea ligera. "Evite los alimentos azucarados y ultraprocesados durante el día, y mucho más por la noche Después de la cena, podemos pasar un tiempo haciendo atención, meditación o lectura; "Actividades que nos relajan". "También podemos escuchar música relajante, hablar con nuestra familia o incluso con nosotros mismos". Debemos evitar, más allá del mediodía, los estimulantes como el café, el té o el chocolate.[:en]It is common to have trouble falling asleep due to a high level of anxiety. We have lost some of our "external synchronizers," such as exposure to light or decreased physical movement, and our bodies have difficulty repeating the 24-hour cycle that alternates between wakefulness and sleep. It is important to maintain a routine and always do certain things at the same time as setting the alarm clock, making the bed, not staying in pajamas. Have the most natural light at home. For this we must lift the blinds well, make life in the most luminous part of the house and, get used to going out on the balcony for a while so that the brain realises that it is daytime and we actívate ourselves. It is very important to allocate the bedroom to a single function, its main one: sleep. That is why we recommend not to work there, Avoid, before going to bed, the use of screens, since they emit a blue light that sends activation signals to our brain. We must have dinner at least two hours before going to bed, and that our dinner should be light. «Avoid sugary and ultra-processed foods throughout the day, and much more at night After dinner, we can spend some time doing mindfulness, meditation or reading; "Activities that relax us". "We can also listen to relaxing music, talk with our family or even with ourselves", We must avoid, beyond midday, stimulants such as coffee, tea or chocolate.[:]

Q
[:es]Qué libros recomienda para la mejor gestión de la ansiedad durante el confinamiento?[:en]Which books do you recommend to manage stress or anxiety during a lockdown?[:]
A
[:es]Muchos trabajadores remotos recomiendan la técnica Pomodoro, un método de gestión del tiempo que divide la jornada laboral en bloques de 25 minutos. Cada período es seguido por un descanso de cinco minutos.[:en]Many remote workers recommend the Pomodoro technique, a time management method that breaks your workday into 25-minute blocks. Each period is followed by a five-minute break.[:]

 

Learn more about how to manage anxiety in this article.

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