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Article: It's all in your head. (endorphins)
- Article from:
- American Fitness
- Article date:
- September 1, 1998
- Author:
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Endorphins create a natural high to restore perspective and calm during episodes of stress and anxiety.
I was tired, but I had multitude of errands run-take wife to the market, shuttle the kids to a study group, and then complete a major assignment for graduate school. Lack of sleep only added to my anxiety.
Things went from bad to worse driving home. There was a sudden movement in front of me. I hit the brakes, but not quickly enough. I spent the next three hours conversing with the police and insurance company-precious time I could have devoted to my assignment. By the time I sat at my desk to review my articles, I had only four hours to do the work I ...