How to Deal with Intense Stress Behind the Scene.

Reporters, producers, and camera people are dealing with intense stress, doing the coverage of the war between Hamas and Israel. Sara Sidner is reporting on the war from Israel about 40 miles North of Gaza. She’s been to Jerusalem in 2012 and 2013, she’s never seen a scene like Israel declaring war. When she and her crew entered this country, they had to prepare mentally and physically, wearing helmets and flak jackets. They have to be conscious of what’s going on around them 360. The way they deal with the intense stress is by focusing on their work. Meeting with people, interviewing citizens, facilitating equipment for the possible best information, and focusing on getting stories out, they handle their stress and it lessens the stress response. When they come back home, they meet professionals, colleagues, and families. 

Here’s another method to cope with your stress response, a psychiatrist recommends. It’s paced breathing; Inhale for 5 seconds followed by a 7-second exhale. This 2-second exhale quites your stress response.

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