In a society that encourages us to constantly miles at the same time in a minimum time, hyperactivity threat! Update on the symptoms of this disorder of behavior, its consequences and ways to lift the foot with Nathalie Bergeron-Duval, sophrologue and business consultant.
Advertising
The mobile phone and unlimited access to mail, among others, have revolutionized our lifestyles. We concentrate on one task, or do nothing, became very difficult. If once, the temptation to hyperactivity affected mainly the professional sphere, now it comes in our privacy too. Every reason to be multitasking, and to behave so hyperactive.
Recognize hyperactivity
Hyperactivity waves alphaAvoir the ability to be hyperactive may seem rewarding. It is not. "This is actually a behavior disorder with recognizable signs different, very specific," says the sophrologue Nathalie Bergeron-Duval. You can feel the need to always do something, otherwise you feel to lose your time. You often cut the word to your contacts. Restless, you may find it difficult to concentrate. Impulsive, you hate to wait your turn in a queue that always seems too long. You may experience itching in the extremities, hands or feet. When you are in front of your TV, you like zap. And sleep seems to leak.
Decoding and Harm
People are more hyperactive in the "how" more than "being", explains Nathalie Bergeron-Duval. A phrase that at first glance may seem trivial, but that sums up all their difficulties arise.
From the outside, they can be very dynamic, the hyperactive are often restless, and therefore almost obliged to undertake a lot of physical action. This hyperactivity actually camouflages a lack of confidence in themselves and some evil which threaten to be revealed at the slightest pause.
Being active is their only mode of existence is a problem arise. In time this behavior is detrimental to the nervous system, with bouts of irritability and the key to a state of exhaustion often latent.
And if you pass in "alpha mode"?
"Training to become regular alpha waves in the day, can regulate the hyper activity" says sophrologue.
Our brain is covered with electric waves of different nature. When we are in the normal waking state, currently working for example, these waves rapidly adopt called "Beta." When we relaxons, brain waves slow down and move to a frequency called "Alpha".
In adopting a voluntary basis this frequency that are hyperactive have access to the state of relaxation and the famous "not done" to them is difficult. A state which is accompanied by production of endorphins (hormones of happiness), and a rebalancing of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, necessary to decelerate.
How?
With a little practice, go into alpha waves is not so complicated. "The key is to create mini-breaks throughout the day that will leave the packaging of the action," said Nathalie Duval-Bergeron.
* Relaxation dynamic exercises are simple to understand the difference between tension and relaxation, voluntarily. Based on the principles of progressive relaxation, close to Jacobson, this practice is to shake fists and release, to contract the muscles of his legs and release them, and so on. Practiced regularly, these exercises inform the body of the possibility of a state of relaxation.
* Breathing: breathing is an important way to disconnect the mind and return to sensations. Just focus on the air at the edge of his nostrils, and on the back and forth between them and the chest, or stomach. The answer: back to center instead of being caught by the outside world and its frenzy.
* Visualization: Close your eyes a few minutes and think nothing more, leave me a nice picture that you have already experienced (eg a walk alone on the beach, forest). This is to make a return to the body and feels good (hot, calm). Objective: To feel instead of acting.
You can also focus more aware of your fatigue level and taken into account. Soon, you'll discover that regular breaks to recharge your batteries and tones so you instead of you "soften", as you fear. You will be more effective, more fun and more "posed". Furthermore, the serenity and calmness brought this practice strengthens self-confidence.
The new sensations and equipment make him a new ally on whom you can support rather than lead a hard life, and you overwork. Finally, access to alpha waves helps to let go both mentally and physically, which will pave the way for a more restorative sleep.
Catherine Maillard, 31 March 2009
Source: Interview with Nathalie Bergeron-Duval, March 2009