When
man's still primitive emotional system tells him there are tigers
ahead, his responses may closely resemble those of the caveman who
actually faced such physical danger daily. The tigers are gone: Modern
man faces different kinds of stress.
The twentieth century has frequently been tagged "the age of anxiety."
People today are bombarded with more anxiety-producing stimuli than
our great-grandfathers ever had nightmares about. With the flip of
a switch, modern technology brings war, famine, civil disorder and
economic chaos to our home television screens nightly. Distance is
no longer the buffer it was centuries ago. Our faster-paced lifestyle
often demands more from our central nervous system than it can handle
effectively.
The problem is that the human body still thinks it's in prehistoric
times - our central nervous system still reacts as if saber-toothed
tigers were the menace, instead of the more subtle pressures of modern
life. Our responses to stress, tension and anxiety are grossly out
of date. Our environment has changed, but we haven't kept step.
Our stress management books and tapes are part of what has become
the most important health care revolution of this century. People
want to do more than merely cope with the overwhelming cost of stress.
We are all seeking effective ways of taking control of our lives.
Explore both our recorded,
and written, programs.
The number one source of stress in marriages today, for both the husband
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If you find yourself continuing to struggle with serious conflicts
and problems, we strongly recommend you seek professional counseling
or therapy. There are a number of mental health professions whose
members offer the sort of help you may need. The following organizations
may be able to assist you in finding a professional in your area:
The
American Psychological Association 1-202-336-5500