What is stress?

Before look at  how music therapy can be used to control the stress level of the human brain, lets see  have an idea about what is stress.

Stress is a condition which has the ability to suffer the human brain.

There are six separate forms of stress that can be experienced. These are symptomatic in physical, behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and relational aspects. Physical symptoms can be concerned as: headaches (specifically tension headaches), nausea, dizziness, sleep difficulties, tight neck and shoulders, racing heart, trembling hands, and restlessness.

Behavioral symptoms can be named as: a definite excess in smoking, bossiness towards others, becoming critical of others, grinding of teeth. Some of the emotional symptoms included such as: crying, anxiety, nervousness, boredom, overwhelming sense of pressure, overwhelming anger, being unhappy for no reason, and very testy.

Cognitive symptoms can be recognized as: forgetfulness, long-term memory loss, inability to make decisions, and constant excessive worry. Spiritual aspects of stress are: doubt, unforgiving,
apathy. Examples of relational symptoms included: isolation, intolerance, resentment, clamming up, nagging/whining, distrust, and less contact with friends.

Actually stress is a specific state of the human brain. There are four main states human brain. The are called Beta, Alpha, Theta and Delta. Those brain states are occurred due to different frequencies of the brain waves. The brain wave frequencies relevant for each brain states are given below.

• Beta - 4Hz-30Hz
• Alpha - 8Hz-14Hz
• Theta - 4Hz-8Hz
• Delta - 0Hz-4Hz

Figure1- Brain waves in each brain state

In each of these states the brain responds differently. The activities that you can do are different when your brain is in those states. When your brain is in Beta state you are fully awake. Your mind is sharp and focused. You can pay attention on your works very easily when your brain is in this state. When your brain is in Alpha state you are relaxed. Your awareness will be expanding. Your creativity will be enhanced. When your brain is in theta state you will feel deep relaxation. Also it is a meditative state. Your brain is in delta state means you are in a deep sleep. This brain state will help both your body and mind for recovery processes.