How to Avoid a Nervous Breakdown Before the Wedding
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Ignore minor irritations.
Avoid driving at rush hour, upgrading your computer software, dealing with a governmental agency, thinking about your job, rooting for any sports team, undertaking a plumbing project, or listening to the local news.
Imagine yourself in a relaxing situation.
As you visualize, hold onto something tactile—a lucky rabbit’s foot or your grandmother’s favorite handkerchief. Hold it again later to restore your sense of calm. If you do not have a soothing object when the panic begins, conjure up safe and peaceful images.
Practice yoga.
Find a quiet room and close the door. Dim the lights.
Tree pose. Stand with your feet together. Draw your left foot up your right leg until it rests on your inner thigh. Put the palms of your hands together and raise them over your head. Balance and remain still. Lower your leg and repeat with the other side.
Child’s pose. Get on your hands and knees and sit back so that your bottom touches your heels and your chest is resting on your thighs. Keep your arms alongside your body with your fingers close to your ankles and your cheek on the floor. Rest.
Corpse pose. Remain on the floor. Turn over on your back. Rest your arms and legs flat on the floor. Close your eyes and relax every muscle. Do this for as long as it takes, but for at least 5 minutes. Do not fall asleep. Get up slowly when you feel calm, or when it is time to walk down the aisle.