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Adrenaline and Stress: The Exciting New Breakthrough That Helps You Overcome Stress Damage
Everyone today has stress. But too much stress can produce too much adrenaline which can be physically damaging. Utilizing extensive new research, Dr. Hart has discovered the hidden link between adrenaline and stress and shows how to manage adrenaline levels and prevent stress-related illnesses physically, mentally and spiritually.
240 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 1988
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December 30, 2015
Unnecessarily long, but with a good, useful message.
August 8, 2014
This book was recommended to me by a medical professional at a time when I was under so much stress that I had insomnia. The book changed my life. If you look at the other reviews on Goodreads, you will see many similar first hand endorsements.
It's not just that it makes sense, is well written, or fits someone's philosophy. It's a book that helps people physically cope with stress. Since reading it, I've recommended it to other people going through stress, and it has helped them, too.
The first half of the book describes the problem. As I read it, I kept nodding my head, "Yes, that's what I'm experiencing!" but I grew more impatient. I didn't want to read about my problem, I wanted to know what to do.
The second half of the book provided helpful guidance, using techniques that anyone can do.
Stop spending your time wishing your life wasn't so stressful. Help yourself deal with your stress in a positive way -- by following the suggestions of this book!
It's not just that it makes sense, is well written, or fits someone's philosophy. It's a book that helps people physically cope with stress. Since reading it, I've recommended it to other people going through stress, and it has helped them, too.
The first half of the book describes the problem. As I read it, I kept nodding my head, "Yes, that's what I'm experiencing!" but I grew more impatient. I didn't want to read about my problem, I wanted to know what to do.
The second half of the book provided helpful guidance, using techniques that anyone can do.
Stop spending your time wishing your life wasn't so stressful. Help yourself deal with your stress in a positive way -- by following the suggestions of this book!
April 23, 2018
"Jack was experiencing a common variety of panic disorder brought on by the over excitement of his body's stress response system. It is a problem showing a dramatic increase in those with high-pressured jobs, & usually strikes first in the mid to late thirties. Women are perhaps more vulnerable than men. Once a full-blown panic attack has occurred, it may take years to fully recover from it."
"By far the greater amount of stress damage today is brought about not by major life traumas, but by agreeable experiences, exciting challenges, or stimulating competition. Until we grasp this central truth, we will never be masters of our stress."
"Remember, adrenal arousal is seldom unpleasant; it invigorates & excites while it wears our system down. This is why it is necessary to emphasize over & over the importance of rest in avoiding stress damage. Bad stress can become good only if we bring ourselves back to a state of tranquility as soon as possible."
"Each day should end with a return to low arousal. Each challenge of the day should end with a calming of the body. And each week of work should end with rest. If you can do this, you will be healthy in body, mind, & spirit- & all your stress will be 'good'. You will be obedient to nature's laws for your total person, & this will bring you health."
"[M]ost modern day religious people, especially Christians like myself, work harder on their day of worship than they do on regular work days. They have countless activities planned, & many church services are designed toward stimulation & excitement rather than prayer & meditation."
"As stress levels rise & become protracted, the brain increases its natural tranquilizers & painkillers to protect us during the fight or flight emergency. After awhile, as the stress continues, it begins to close the supply down. Why does it do this? In a sense, there is a natural protective system at work. Both our pain & our anxiety increase as stress is prolonged, as a way of telling us to quit doing that which damages us. If our bodies didn't do this, we would self-destruct."
"Also, the lowering level of adrenaline during the recovery is invariably accompanied by a feeling of depression.... While our adrenaline is up, we are protected from pain. When it drops we are not, & we begin to suffer from the negative effects of stress, such as headaches or diarrhea."
"Have you ever had a very exhilarating experience? If you have, you will recall the feeling of letdown that followed it. The drop of your adrenaline signals a mild depression that aids in disengaging you & forcing you to rest. It is really your friend!... [W]hen the post-adrenaline slump comes, the sooner you allow yourself to 'let down' the quicker your recovery will be."
"If we do not learn to 'back off' from our adrenaline 'highs,' the very pleasure we derive from even basically healthy endeavors can be a slow form of self destruction."
"Any kind of exertion, including mild exercise, would increase the lactate level in his blood & send him into a panic attack with strange body sensations & fears."
"There is only one way to diet or exercise in a healthy, stress-lowering manner, & that is to avoid frustration, over-competitiveness, & hostility while you're doing it."
"Our mode of life itself, the way we live, is emerging as today's principle cause of illness." ~Dr. Joel Elkes
"Another reason why people stress us so much is that a great many of us have not learned... how to cope with the inconsistencies & inadequacies of others. Many of us lack adequate assertiveness & find it difficult to claim our basic rights as humans.... There are basic, simple rights, such as the right to be heard, to be treated with respect, to be able to get what we pay for, to say what we feel, or to say 'No' when we really don't want to do something. If you cannot be adequately & lovingly assertive, then don't be surprised if you frequently fell stressed out. Under-assertiveness is the primary cause of much of the helplessness everyone feels from time to time."
"[T]he first step is to assess the level of your adrenaline arousal. Take a moment to practice a self-monitoring exercise. Review your muscles for the telltale signs of tension.... TO improve your ability to sense muscle tension, try tightening these muscles slightly & notice how they fell. Now relax them again... & notice the difference. Observe your hands: Are they cold?... Test them against your face.... Next, note your breathing.... Can you hold your breath easily, or does trying to hold your breath make you feel panicky- as if you are compelled to breath? If you have these feelings, you are probably hyperventilating- a sign that your adrenaline is very high. Take your pulse.... If it is faster than usual & you are not physically exerting yourself, chances are good that you are on an adrenaline kick. By monitoring your adrenaline arousal in these ways, you can usually spot the early stages of an emergency response. When this happens, the next step is to ask yourself: Do I need to be in a state of emergency right now?... If your answer is no, this is not an emergency, then move quickly to relaxing your body & quieting your mind."
"The primary & most successful method for adrenaline reduction is conscious physical relaxation.... A relaxed body begins to relax the mind."
"A combination of healthy, positive self-talk & physical relaxation can effectively lower adrenaline in most circumstances."
"[R]eal happiness & long-term success only come from living a balanced life."
"That is when I became determined to always plan on recovery time. Now, whenever my schedule threatens to become especially demanding, I plan ahead for recovery afterwards.... I clear my schedule for a day or two afterwards so there is time for rest. AND I DON'T FEEL GUILTY FOR DOING THIS!"
"Another way I plan ahead for times of extra stress is by trying to keep change at a minimum."
"[T]he body can produce more natural painkillers. Relaxation creates a state of low arousal in which the body produces more endorphins. The more we relax, the more we protect ourselves from pain. So learning how to achieve deep relaxation & practicing it often can dramatically reduce the amount of stress that comes from being in pain."
"When you can't sleep, don't waste the night worrying about it. Instead, enjoy the quiet & relaxation that rest gives you. Make yourself comfortable & appreciate the privilege of a mind & heart at peace. Contemplate beautiful things, think about hopeful things, & recount the happy times of your life. Each time you do this, your mind will be healing your body & reversing the damage caused by the stress of the day."
"Why relax? Relaxing helps the body & the mind return to their non-aroused states. Relaxing helps us 'coast' when we don't need to drive hard or struggle uphill. Most of us try too hard to do the things that should be done easily & automatically. We live with effort instead of ease too much of the time- & this only causes over-stress & tension. Relaxation helps us return to the 'easy' way of living. It slows us down to the pace of life at which our body organs can recuperate & prepare us for the next set of challenges. relaxation also helps the body to regenerate its energy. Our over-dependence on adrenaline, for instance, will eventually lead to fatigue because we burn up too much energy; this impairs our skill & dulls our minds. Restful healing allows the adrenaline system to recover & restore its ability to supply energy in larger quantities when needed. If you want to reduce your distress, YOU MUST RELAX. And you must do it often.... The bottom line is that relaxation is good for everything that ails us."
"Control your interruptions; don't let them control you.... If you can do this, you can train your mind, body & soul to become more peaceful."
"Laughter heals many things. It heals anger. Laughter creates love. Laughter restores perspective on life. Laughter creates cheerfulness in others.... There is now abundant evidence that two of the greatest stimulants to our immune system are humor & happiness.... Norman Cousins said laughter is inner iodine. If that is true- & it is- we could all benefit from a few dozen doses of laughter each day."
"As I slept & lowered my alertness, my mind opened up its creativity channels & presented me with the solution. No struggle. Just relaxing was enough to open up the full power of the mind."
"It is remarkable what we can recall if we prompt our memory during a state of low adrenaline arousal. Often in my therapy with patients who have been abused in early childhood I use this 'drowsy recall' technique to help them recover & deal with unpleasant early experiences that have been 'buried' for years. Such recall of early life events- whether they are traumatic or not- can be very therapeutic. Early life's joys as well as hurts can come to light."
"Creative people, you see, don't let the past deter them from thinking new ideas or new ways of doing things. They don't give up if things seem impossible. They're always willing to try & try again. They see problems as challenges to new thinking, are open-minded, force themselves to see the world differently, keep an optimistic outlook at all times, & consequently are ready to receive creative inspiration.... This is how we till the mind to make it receptive to new ideas."
"One reason so many never feel creative is that they do not plant enough seed in their minds. Creative people are that way because they have taken the time to study, read, & expose their minds to a braod base of input information. Then they merely reap what they have sown."
"The essential point about creativity is that you can only get out what you put in."
"This period is extremely important, & the most neglected, in the creative process.... Most of us need at least one or two days for our 'thought seeds' to germinate before we can expect any creative thought.... The germination of ideas is best accomplished during low levels of adrenaline arousal. this is why so many anecdotes about the creativity of some genius or other often include references about that person's sleeping or napping habits. Without always understanding what they were doing, these great minds developed a habit of establishing a state of low arousal during which the germination of their ideas took place."
"Reaping is best carried out during a low to medium state of arousal. I prefer it to be a low as possible!... [R]eflective or creative mode."
"Also, if we wait too long between germinating a set of ideas & reaping them, we can lose what we have sown through the process of forgetting. the ideas are lost before we can reap."
"Why is being 'faithful' more important than being 'successful'? What pitfall await us if we are too preoccupied with success?"
"By far the greater amount of stress damage today is brought about not by major life traumas, but by agreeable experiences, exciting challenges, or stimulating competition. Until we grasp this central truth, we will never be masters of our stress."
"Remember, adrenal arousal is seldom unpleasant; it invigorates & excites while it wears our system down. This is why it is necessary to emphasize over & over the importance of rest in avoiding stress damage. Bad stress can become good only if we bring ourselves back to a state of tranquility as soon as possible."
"Each day should end with a return to low arousal. Each challenge of the day should end with a calming of the body. And each week of work should end with rest. If you can do this, you will be healthy in body, mind, & spirit- & all your stress will be 'good'. You will be obedient to nature's laws for your total person, & this will bring you health."
"[M]ost modern day religious people, especially Christians like myself, work harder on their day of worship than they do on regular work days. They have countless activities planned, & many church services are designed toward stimulation & excitement rather than prayer & meditation."
"As stress levels rise & become protracted, the brain increases its natural tranquilizers & painkillers to protect us during the fight or flight emergency. After awhile, as the stress continues, it begins to close the supply down. Why does it do this? In a sense, there is a natural protective system at work. Both our pain & our anxiety increase as stress is prolonged, as a way of telling us to quit doing that which damages us. If our bodies didn't do this, we would self-destruct."
"Also, the lowering level of adrenaline during the recovery is invariably accompanied by a feeling of depression.... While our adrenaline is up, we are protected from pain. When it drops we are not, & we begin to suffer from the negative effects of stress, such as headaches or diarrhea."
"Have you ever had a very exhilarating experience? If you have, you will recall the feeling of letdown that followed it. The drop of your adrenaline signals a mild depression that aids in disengaging you & forcing you to rest. It is really your friend!... [W]hen the post-adrenaline slump comes, the sooner you allow yourself to 'let down' the quicker your recovery will be."
"If we do not learn to 'back off' from our adrenaline 'highs,' the very pleasure we derive from even basically healthy endeavors can be a slow form of self destruction."
"Any kind of exertion, including mild exercise, would increase the lactate level in his blood & send him into a panic attack with strange body sensations & fears."
"There is only one way to diet or exercise in a healthy, stress-lowering manner, & that is to avoid frustration, over-competitiveness, & hostility while you're doing it."
"Our mode of life itself, the way we live, is emerging as today's principle cause of illness." ~Dr. Joel Elkes
"Another reason why people stress us so much is that a great many of us have not learned... how to cope with the inconsistencies & inadequacies of others. Many of us lack adequate assertiveness & find it difficult to claim our basic rights as humans.... There are basic, simple rights, such as the right to be heard, to be treated with respect, to be able to get what we pay for, to say what we feel, or to say 'No' when we really don't want to do something. If you cannot be adequately & lovingly assertive, then don't be surprised if you frequently fell stressed out. Under-assertiveness is the primary cause of much of the helplessness everyone feels from time to time."
"[T]he first step is to assess the level of your adrenaline arousal. Take a moment to practice a self-monitoring exercise. Review your muscles for the telltale signs of tension.... TO improve your ability to sense muscle tension, try tightening these muscles slightly & notice how they fell. Now relax them again... & notice the difference. Observe your hands: Are they cold?... Test them against your face.... Next, note your breathing.... Can you hold your breath easily, or does trying to hold your breath make you feel panicky- as if you are compelled to breath? If you have these feelings, you are probably hyperventilating- a sign that your adrenaline is very high. Take your pulse.... If it is faster than usual & you are not physically exerting yourself, chances are good that you are on an adrenaline kick. By monitoring your adrenaline arousal in these ways, you can usually spot the early stages of an emergency response. When this happens, the next step is to ask yourself: Do I need to be in a state of emergency right now?... If your answer is no, this is not an emergency, then move quickly to relaxing your body & quieting your mind."
"The primary & most successful method for adrenaline reduction is conscious physical relaxation.... A relaxed body begins to relax the mind."
"A combination of healthy, positive self-talk & physical relaxation can effectively lower adrenaline in most circumstances."
"[R]eal happiness & long-term success only come from living a balanced life."
"That is when I became determined to always plan on recovery time. Now, whenever my schedule threatens to become especially demanding, I plan ahead for recovery afterwards.... I clear my schedule for a day or two afterwards so there is time for rest. AND I DON'T FEEL GUILTY FOR DOING THIS!"
"Another way I plan ahead for times of extra stress is by trying to keep change at a minimum."
"[T]he body can produce more natural painkillers. Relaxation creates a state of low arousal in which the body produces more endorphins. The more we relax, the more we protect ourselves from pain. So learning how to achieve deep relaxation & practicing it often can dramatically reduce the amount of stress that comes from being in pain."
"When you can't sleep, don't waste the night worrying about it. Instead, enjoy the quiet & relaxation that rest gives you. Make yourself comfortable & appreciate the privilege of a mind & heart at peace. Contemplate beautiful things, think about hopeful things, & recount the happy times of your life. Each time you do this, your mind will be healing your body & reversing the damage caused by the stress of the day."
"Why relax? Relaxing helps the body & the mind return to their non-aroused states. Relaxing helps us 'coast' when we don't need to drive hard or struggle uphill. Most of us try too hard to do the things that should be done easily & automatically. We live with effort instead of ease too much of the time- & this only causes over-stress & tension. Relaxation helps us return to the 'easy' way of living. It slows us down to the pace of life at which our body organs can recuperate & prepare us for the next set of challenges. relaxation also helps the body to regenerate its energy. Our over-dependence on adrenaline, for instance, will eventually lead to fatigue because we burn up too much energy; this impairs our skill & dulls our minds. Restful healing allows the adrenaline system to recover & restore its ability to supply energy in larger quantities when needed. If you want to reduce your distress, YOU MUST RELAX. And you must do it often.... The bottom line is that relaxation is good for everything that ails us."
"Control your interruptions; don't let them control you.... If you can do this, you can train your mind, body & soul to become more peaceful."
"Laughter heals many things. It heals anger. Laughter creates love. Laughter restores perspective on life. Laughter creates cheerfulness in others.... There is now abundant evidence that two of the greatest stimulants to our immune system are humor & happiness.... Norman Cousins said laughter is inner iodine. If that is true- & it is- we could all benefit from a few dozen doses of laughter each day."
"As I slept & lowered my alertness, my mind opened up its creativity channels & presented me with the solution. No struggle. Just relaxing was enough to open up the full power of the mind."
"It is remarkable what we can recall if we prompt our memory during a state of low adrenaline arousal. Often in my therapy with patients who have been abused in early childhood I use this 'drowsy recall' technique to help them recover & deal with unpleasant early experiences that have been 'buried' for years. Such recall of early life events- whether they are traumatic or not- can be very therapeutic. Early life's joys as well as hurts can come to light."
"Creative people, you see, don't let the past deter them from thinking new ideas or new ways of doing things. They don't give up if things seem impossible. They're always willing to try & try again. They see problems as challenges to new thinking, are open-minded, force themselves to see the world differently, keep an optimistic outlook at all times, & consequently are ready to receive creative inspiration.... This is how we till the mind to make it receptive to new ideas."
"One reason so many never feel creative is that they do not plant enough seed in their minds. Creative people are that way because they have taken the time to study, read, & expose their minds to a braod base of input information. Then they merely reap what they have sown."
"The essential point about creativity is that you can only get out what you put in."
"This period is extremely important, & the most neglected, in the creative process.... Most of us need at least one or two days for our 'thought seeds' to germinate before we can expect any creative thought.... The germination of ideas is best accomplished during low levels of adrenaline arousal. this is why so many anecdotes about the creativity of some genius or other often include references about that person's sleeping or napping habits. Without always understanding what they were doing, these great minds developed a habit of establishing a state of low arousal during which the germination of their ideas took place."
"Reaping is best carried out during a low to medium state of arousal. I prefer it to be a low as possible!... [R]eflective or creative mode."
"Also, if we wait too long between germinating a set of ideas & reaping them, we can lose what we have sown through the process of forgetting. the ideas are lost before we can reap."
"Why is being 'faithful' more important than being 'successful'? What pitfall await us if we are too preoccupied with success?"
September 28, 2020
This book was really eye opening. A lot of the ideas that he presented were/are so true and relevant, even though it was written 25 years ago! It’s for sure worth reading if you are a type A person or often feeling stressed. It may be more damaging to you than you imagine! I wish he gave more ways to come out of stress damage but I will put into practice much of what he suggested and see some of the differences it makes.
August 16, 2018
Textbook for class. Adrenaline and Stress covers the physiological effects of an overactive adrenaline response and what you can do to combat stress. While the adrenaline 'fight or flight' response is normal and protects us from harm, it can cause damage and long term health issues when it is constantly on.
August 7, 2020
This is a must read for Type A people to help recognizing the harm we are doing to ourselves everyday. This book is useful also for people.who love type A personalities so they can understand danger signs that lead to poor health and even death.
It is a simple book, easy read, and is written very logically. It is a bit dated, but the material is timeless.
It is a simple book, easy read, and is written very logically. It is a bit dated, but the material is timeless.
July 9, 2018
I Needed This Book
Yes, it is an older book, but it is still a relevant read for many who suffer from stress and adrenaline overload. Putting the suggestions Dr. Hart gives in the book will not only bring peace and health to daily living, they may well save your life!
Yes, it is an older book, but it is still a relevant read for many who suffer from stress and adrenaline overload. Putting the suggestions Dr. Hart gives in the book will not only bring peace and health to daily living, they may well save your life!
January 21, 2019
Helpful information...but much longer than necessary. Chapter on Sleep was great...and the last several chapters have helpful info.
January 1, 2022
This book contains valuable and even crucial information, but it is poorly organized and redundant.
December 8, 2015
This is the book to read for anyone, like me, who is too frantic and hurried and who wants to slow down and enjoy life at a healthy and truly effective pace.
I take away from this book a better understanding of the adrenaline response in stress and the physiological consequences of living a hurried, stressed life. I also take away some tips for how to informally monitor and consciously regulate my own state of adrenaline arousal on a regular basis. I’ve discovered it’s actually not that difficult to manage my adrenaline arousal using Hart’s recommendations.
I also take away some great advice on behavioral and attitudinal changes that will help me take life in a better stride. As a Type-A personality (the primary target of Hart’s work), I have a tendency to be high-strung in all the ways that incite stress disease. This book has taught me about rest and relaxation, self-talk, and various exercises (breathing, stretching, physical, etc) that will help calm me down and keep me calm if I make them a habit.
Finally, I take away from this book a motivation to implement Hart’s ideas for two reasons. The first reason is the health benefits that Hart champions throughout the book. Secondly, I’m motivated by Hart’s comments about creativity and stress. I am re-inspired to be a creative thinker . I took a lot from this particular chapter; Hart’s description of the creative thought process is tremendously insightful and applicable. In recognizing that a) I need to maximize my creative thought processes, and b) creative thought is maximized in periods of low adrenaline arousal, I conclude with new motivation to implement the suggestions of this book for myself, my friends, my career, and the world I hope to influence.
I take away from this book a better understanding of the adrenaline response in stress and the physiological consequences of living a hurried, stressed life. I also take away some tips for how to informally monitor and consciously regulate my own state of adrenaline arousal on a regular basis. I’ve discovered it’s actually not that difficult to manage my adrenaline arousal using Hart’s recommendations.
I also take away some great advice on behavioral and attitudinal changes that will help me take life in a better stride. As a Type-A personality (the primary target of Hart’s work), I have a tendency to be high-strung in all the ways that incite stress disease. This book has taught me about rest and relaxation, self-talk, and various exercises (breathing, stretching, physical, etc) that will help calm me down and keep me calm if I make them a habit.
Finally, I take away from this book a motivation to implement Hart’s ideas for two reasons. The first reason is the health benefits that Hart champions throughout the book. Secondly, I’m motivated by Hart’s comments about creativity and stress. I am re-inspired to be a creative thinker . I took a lot from this particular chapter; Hart’s description of the creative thought process is tremendously insightful and applicable. In recognizing that a) I need to maximize my creative thought processes, and b) creative thought is maximized in periods of low adrenaline arousal, I conclude with new motivation to implement the suggestions of this book for myself, my friends, my career, and the world I hope to influence.
March 29, 2013
A revealing look at the way we live our lives in the 21st century. So often we look back and see that our lives have passed us by - we have been so busy and achieved so little. As many as 80% of the population of the Western world can be categorized as Type 'A' personalities. These personalities (which includes myself) are highly prone to the negative effects of an overuse of adrenaline, things like heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, panic attacks, loss of relationships, lack of time for people or compassion for them.
Dr Hart covers the psychological, physical and social problems with the overuse of adrenaline which causes stress. What's more he helps us to recognize the indicators of when we are under stress, and how to manage our adrenaline to use it when we need it and to reduce it when we don't. Most of the time we don't know when we are pumping extra adrenaline because we feel "good" at these times, but whether we are under stress because we are working hard or enjoying ourselves - the results and the damage is still the same.
You can listen to an interview with Dr. Hart on on Family Talk here http://drjamesdobson.org/Broadcasts/B...
Where do you get this book from:
Paperback - http://www.christianbook.com/hidden-l...
Dr Hart covers the psychological, physical and social problems with the overuse of adrenaline which causes stress. What's more he helps us to recognize the indicators of when we are under stress, and how to manage our adrenaline to use it when we need it and to reduce it when we don't. Most of the time we don't know when we are pumping extra adrenaline because we feel "good" at these times, but whether we are under stress because we are working hard or enjoying ourselves - the results and the damage is still the same.
You can listen to an interview with Dr. Hart on on Family Talk here http://drjamesdobson.org/Broadcasts/B...
Where do you get this book from:
Paperback - http://www.christianbook.com/hidden-l...
June 11, 2012
I teach "Stress Optimization" in large & small organizations. I don't call my program "Stress Management", unlike most other authors about stress, because one cannot manage stress. But you can optimize yours. (U.S. residents, please note: I spell "optimize funny because I'm a Canadian! :-) )
Based on my 25 years of extensive research of this subject, I feel that Mr. Hart's book is the only one you ever need to read if you wish to prolong your life as long as God allows. He cuts through and corrects all the myths about dis-stress spread abroad by the media and some so-called experts, including health care professionals,
If you might find helpful my tips on how to optimize your own stress, you'll discover one of my short articles on the subject at http://is.gd/fKNnb .
After you've read this great book, I recommend that you read the further ground-breaking work on the subject in Dr. Herbert Benson's book, "Beyond the Relaxation response. I've reviewed the latter at http://is.gd/GHW0J6 .
Happy reading ...
gfp
Based on my 25 years of extensive research of this subject, I feel that Mr. Hart's book is the only one you ever need to read if you wish to prolong your life as long as God allows. He cuts through and corrects all the myths about dis-stress spread abroad by the media and some so-called experts, including health care professionals,
If you might find helpful my tips on how to optimize your own stress, you'll discover one of my short articles on the subject at http://is.gd/fKNnb .
After you've read this great book, I recommend that you read the further ground-breaking work on the subject in Dr. Herbert Benson's book, "Beyond the Relaxation response. I've reviewed the latter at http://is.gd/GHW0J6 .
Happy reading ...
gfp
July 7, 2014
This is a book every Pastor or leader needs on his desk or on his bookshelf. And not in the section you don't look.
This book draws out what most hard working people suffer from, mainly, adrenal fatigue and stress, and provides answers for helping us discover balance and peace in our lives. I've read a few other books by Dr. Hart, but this one has been the most helpful for me. I recommend this book to anyone feeling stressed out or horribly anxious: the Lead Pastor, the business man, the CEO and the hardworking mother. All will appreciate this cool lozenge of a read.
This book draws out what most hard working people suffer from, mainly, adrenal fatigue and stress, and provides answers for helping us discover balance and peace in our lives. I've read a few other books by Dr. Hart, but this one has been the most helpful for me. I recommend this book to anyone feeling stressed out or horribly anxious: the Lead Pastor, the business man, the CEO and the hardworking mother. All will appreciate this cool lozenge of a read.
September 25, 2011
Although this book is 25 years old, I thought it had good information about the effects of stress on our bodies. It's the first scientific book I've read in which the author incorporated his beliefs as a Christian. I rather liked that.
May 12, 2013
The book reminded me that living with too much adrenaline is not cool and can have serious consequences, so after a busy period, I should get some down time:) Sounds OK to me! I didn't relate to some of the more serious consequences described in the book though, thankfully.
December 31, 2016
This book was easy to read and the information very relevant to almost anyone living in our present culture. However, it was published in 1995 (and I think that was an update from 1985), so I wonder who much of the medical research has changed during that time . . .
October 27, 2009
Many of us are adrenalin junkies. This book explains that, and offers
ways to avoid the damage stress can wreak on our bodies.
ways to avoid the damage stress can wreak on our bodies.
January 2, 2010
Good book, good reminders of how to effectively deal with stress
July 7, 2012
This book has helped me a ton in my own journey. Highly recommend for anyone dealing with anxiety
June 8, 2013
A must read for all who live life at a frantic pace
April 26, 2014
I needed to read this book. Definitely a classic. If you are Type A and stressed, read it!
February 25, 2019
This book may have saved my life. I owe Dr Hart an untold debt for his wisdom. Read it and then read it again. Every page is covered in yellow high lighting.
November 20, 2018
Very good book. I had never thought of the long term damage that "adrenaline stress" does to a person. Type A people are sort of addicted to "adrenaline" and the overuse of adrenaline, (hurry sickness, walking fast, winning the battle, excelling professionally) flood your body with cortisol which is not healthy long term and does damage to your organs. Everyone needs appropriate recovery after adrenaline filled stressful events. The problem comes when we pile adrenaline stressful events on top of each other without appropriate recovery.
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