For many people a surgical procedure takes you right out of your comfort zone. Many thoughts strike you that you would never have believed would bother you before. Even a relatively simple procedure can set your mind racing. So, how do you overcome your anxiety?
Many surgeons or hospital staff will talk you through the procedure and answer your questions. As you are not in the dark, this will help you understand the procedure and be rational about the outcome. Some serious procedures may have a risky outcome and this will give you cause for concern.
Although it is your body that is affected, your mind can help you have a happier outcome. By addressing the whole issue, that is body and mind, you can empower yourself to get the best possible result from your procedure.
Your anxiety is prohibiting the way your body works. Because you are worried your blood pressure increases. This restricts your blood flow and in turn, hinders the healing process. By lowering your anxiety and fear you will lower your adrenalin and reduce your sympathetic outflow. This will lower your heart rate and blood pressure. When this happens, the blood flow will increase and you will see the benefits in the healing process.
It is not unreasonable to think that the calmer you are when you enter a medical procedure, the better the outcome will be.
Of course, it is easy to say ‘don’t worry’ but the truth is that it is a natural reaction. Even if you outwardly appear not to be worried you can be stewed up inside. The aim is to genuinely be at ease with yourself. This can be achieved by relaxation meditation and guided imagery healing. It works by replacing negative thoughts with positive thoughts. You need to picture yourself after the operation as a well and happy person. Negative thoughts are driven from your mind and replaced with better, positive thoughts. By using a self help relaxation meditation CD you can instruct your mind to think positively and release yourself from fear and anxiety.
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Tom Sanderson is a writer for www.preemtivehealing.com who has experience in holistic medicine.
