A very special anniversary is coming up in the United States and for many, it brings with it terrible and sad memories that transport them right back to ten years ago when the worst act of terrorism on US soil in history blotted out a piece of everyone’s hearts.
As I see news stories top the headlines of news, TV and Internet, it is a noticeable and generations-old trend that the worst news is the best selling news.
With 24-hour news media streaming in from every corner of a person’s life, there are images, video, and commentary of some of the worst events ever witnessed and- they seem to be limitless.
I have friends who watch a lot of news. Some are glued to the right-leaning networks, others to the left. Some can’t get enough reality TV and others love their satellite radio news of global happenings.
The people I know who spend many hours of their lives devoted to information are also the ones who typically have the most health problems. And it’s not because they are sedentary or their diets are bad. It’s because of situational anxiety.
The characteristic that draws the different types of media together is that for the majority of the broadcast time, outside of commercials, it is terribly negative.
Natural disasters, man-made disasters, crime, economy woes, war, famine, and innumerable other happenings are reported on with unrelenting, excruciatingly detailed coverage.
Then, after the event is announced, there are the ‘experts’ who pick apart every last ion of detail and beat the issue to a pulp. Blame is assigned, even in places where rational thinkers wouldn’t think to assign any.
Where situational anxiety comes in is that outside of watching, reading about or listening to this very detailed coverage of these terrible events, these folks would be relatively free of anxiety.
The excess in attention paid to ingesting endless hours of news can even change the way they think so that even when they are not actively consuming the news, they are still worrying about it and turning over the events in their minds, with the constant agitation or uneasiness that accompanies situational anxiety.
Situational anxiety is literally the effect of being in a certain situation and experiencing anxiety as a result. The key word is situation. Take away the situation, and the anxiety goes away. This is what sets SA apart from a true anxiety disorder.
Situational anxiety can aggravate other disorders and conditions such as depression, generalized anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, hypertension, and conditions marked by chronic pain.
As the 11th nears and news/entertainment media increase the amount of broadcast time and print space (real estate) dedicated to the remembrance of the anniversary of the attack, there will be literally thousands and thousands of opportunities to go overboard in how much of this material one consumes.
That is not to say that we should simply ignore bad news and forget anniversaries of incredible events that created history. In fact, not keeping oneself aware of current events can be just as frustrating sometimes. Remembering history helps to prevent the repetition of very bad things.
The point is that it’s important to be judicious in choosing how much time to spend on negative topics. Moderation is the key for pretty much everything one consumes, from food and drink to amusement park experiences to news and entertainment media.
Understanding that there are going to be a number of extreme opinions broadcast and published is one step in letting situational anxiety drive your blood pressure up. Knowing when to change the channel or close the paper is the hard part.
The ‘incendiary rhetoric’ that abounds will no doubt light a fire, and not always in a good way. Even if you agree with the opinions that are circulating, spending too much time and energy devoted to allowing your focus to be trapped by extremism isn’t good.
Being aware of issues and choosing to make the world a better place is good. Worrying about how the world is “going to hell in a hand basket” solves nothing. What good can a person do if his or her health is negatively impacted by getting worked up over something?
People who can consume the information and then detach themselves from the source of it are the ones who can avoid situational anxiety. They are also the very same people who, when moved by a news story, will make donations to help a cause, volunteer hours of their time and talents, and offer consoling words or resources to victims of events that others are pacing in front of their TVs worrying about.
Get briefed knowing what’s going on in the world around you, and then do something positive and peaceful.
For more ways to naturally eliminate anxiety to drive down high blood pressure, I encourage you to also try the Hypertension No More program today.
Warm regards,
Christian Goodman
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The SA story is so true.
It says somewhere in the Bible , in the bits which have not been amended
by the Sanhedrin, Henry VIII and the cabalistic brotherhoods , that it is
better to light a candle in the darkness, that to curse it.
In a World where almost invariably the matches have either been stolen by
felons or banned by governments which create the darknesses, as with Iraq,
Syria and Libya, the problem is kindling a light.
This morning, when I awoke, I checked my blood pressure – 146/90. Pulse 72.
Not good.
At such times, I recall a sunny, in early November 1950 , when I stood
on parade, having just voluntered for the army. There was some doubt about
a chest x-ray, and I was scared- because after that parade , I had been n
orders to go to the Medics for a re-check – with the possibility I would be rejected and sent for treatment.
As I stood there, I noticed a single great cumulus cloud building up .
It looked magnicicent against the blue of the sky….and something like a
strong whisper seemed to reach me – and the words The Power and the Glory…occured to me…almost tangibly – and the word/idea breathe,
breathe, deeply….deeply….. I found myself doing this – felt my chest
expanding… and a ‘cool’ warmth spread through me.
I suddenly felt very alive…Later that morning at the MRS , three army
doctors were puzzled as they compared by X-rays. My concerns came back –
but when I was called in – One of the doctors smiled and said
“Allen – we can’t explain this – your first x-rays indated problems
Your throughly checked x-ray taken this morning show you A1 – your
perfectly cleared as FE ( medically clear for service in all countries)
Quite a miracle…”
I have served a total of 31 years on active service in two armie since then.
This morning, I recalled that episode – and I mentally replayed that long
ago scenario of the cloud and my rolling mental mantra, which I used again
today – “The Power and the Glory…..” With the same results.
Three successive readings were right back to – 128/83, 127/82, 121/79.
If you can’t find the matches- use a mantra !
Another herbal tip – Use Turmeric powder to banish all kinds of
inflammation throughout the body. Since inflammation is a key and a
precursor of many of the diseases caused by the commercial poisons used
by hypersupermarkets which ensure long shelf-life and profits, by
proofing the body against such attacks, one reduces the incidence of
incurring the inflammation which provides the breeding ground for most of
the diseases which afflict the populace.
“…..and all manner of all things shall be well !”
Bon Sante ! Rory.
This is a great message but, but, but it is really a challenge to turn of the TV. It is kind of a damned if you do and a damned if you don’t. I am thinking of having someone put my TV in my closet for awhile, but then guess what? I have a computer which may be a little better than the TV. I tell myself that at least I can pick and choose what I want to hear and read, but then again it takes my time and I am sure it sets up my day for doom and gloom. And also I really can’t choose as to what I want to hear because the cable TV stations are competing with one another and I have to listen to people that I would never listen to. If you get what I mean. At the moment it is a real challenge. Maybe I will put on some music and dance and sing. That should help. It gets the mind on more productive feelings. I also get about 10 emails a day similar to yours which takes a great deal of my time and confuses me a great deal on what good health is. So today I am going to clean them out and just keep one and it will be yours. I need a reprieve from the computer also. I have border line hypertension. I am 81 and take no meds or over the counter meds. I realize I am creating situational anxiety in many aspects of my life and I am the only one that can change what goes on between my ears. Thanks for letting me rant,
My daugter and son-in-law are constantly watching Fox News. That is how they start their weekdays. Not sure about weekends.
My daughter is hypertensive and on a drug for that. I wish she would get that watching disasters and constant criticisms can increase blood pressure, especially when combined with normal life events closer to home.
No, she is not interested in testing alternative procedures for high blood pressure.
I worry about the fact that my children will have a third world country to live in (the USA) during their adult lives. Not to worry, be concerned is sticking your head in the sand. The magnitude of the social changes in my life have left me in a topsy-turvy world and there is nothing that I can do except withdraw. This is reality!
I once read about a German jewish woman who was cured by psychotherapy of paranoia. She most likely ended up in a Nazi death camp. Sometimes your gut instincts are worthy of extra attention. Best to listen.
Regards,
Dan
This is so true, I find myself very anxious after a hour of watching what is always bad news.
Excellent article. It will help my daughter I know
Interesting article. It will help my daughter I know.
Rory Allen, Great story…you received a miracle. How wonderful!