E6. Myths, Monsters, & Scary Stress

FRESH from the Therapy Couch: MYTHS, MONSTERS, & SCARY STRESS

Psychotherapy Adventurers:  Gamer Girl Heather, Super Bookwork Sarah, & Squirrel Girl Debbie

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Show Summary:  In this episode . . .

TherapyBites Podcast is the home of the A.R.T. LAB which investigates, explores, & educates all about the neuroscience of Accurate, Realistic Thoughts & Life Affirming Beliefs.  

Today we tackle the CREEPY CORNERS of KILLER STRESS. 

Have you been taught that STRESS is the enemy?  STRESS is a KILLER?

On today’s episode we discuss some research that has rocked the world of psychological MYTH-conceptions about KILLER STRESS and, guess what?  It’s not STRESS that’s the killer at all.  The real killer is peering out of your eyeballs as you look into the mirror each morning and that is YOUR “perception”.  

Imagine that someone with LOW levels of stress can actually die QUICKER of health-related issues than someone with HIGH levels of stress.  The casual factor, as we’ll discuss, is actually how we each decide to catastrophize or DE-catastrophize stress.

Think of stress as a ‘weight’ exerting pressure on your life.  If you have the resources to manage it then stress can actually be focusing; even stimulating.  Stress can zero us in on an important goal or pursuit.  However, demonizing stress tells your brain that you are at RISK and results in a cascade of ill-health inducing chemicals bathing your brain and body; predispositioning you for decline and disease.  

The best strategy is COGNITIVE RESTRUCTURING; deciding which thoughts to adapt and practice that best serve you, your life, and relationships.  We also discuss some ancient philosophical wisdom useful even today.

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