The Let Down Effect is a condition that leads to illness or symptoms following stressful events, such as conflict, time pressured work projects, or school exams. It can even occur after positive events, such as a wedding or a sports event. It frequently occurs on or after weekends, holidays, vacations, or after retirement.
It has been known for some time that stress can lead to illness. But if stress leads to illness, then you would expect that people would always become sick while under stress. Yet, a large subset of people can, at times, find themselves becoming sick or developing physical symptoms after the stressful period is over - often when they least expect it!
During periods of stress, the body attempts to protect us by boosting the immune response and accelerating the rate of
inflammation in the body. Once the stress is over, we typically take a break from the hectic pace and may want to spend more time relaxing or sleeping. After all, isn’t relaxation healthy? But when we de-stress too rapidly, it can lead to biochemical changes that actually result in a weakened immunity, leaving us vulnerable to illness or physical symptoms, such as headaches, stomach disorders, panic attacks, and other pain reactions. When this occurs, we have experienced The Let Down Effect. Our best chance for beating the Let Down Effect is to relax in a way that keeps the immune system on alert.
The following conditions can arise due to the Let Down Effect:
The Common Cold and Influenza (The Flu)
Depression and Anxiety
Headaches
Stomach Pain
Panic Attacks
Binge Eating
Skin Outbreaks
Allergic Reactions
Fatigue or Tiredness
Dr. Schoen’s work on the Let Down Effect has been featured in numerous publications and magazines, including Fortune, WebMD, Oprah, Shape, Self, Health, Natural Health, Yoga Journal, Prevention, and many more.
Learn what you can do now to stop the Let Down Effect
Read about Dr. Schoen’s ground breaking book on the Let Down Effect titled When Relaxation is Hazardous to Your Health
This book is also available on CD The Let Down Effect and How to Stop it
Also available is a CD that can be used to block the Let Down Effect and accelerate the healing response Let Down Prevention CD
If you are interested in dealing more effectively with stress and the effects of stress, such as poor sleep and other symptoms you may want to review one of Dr. Schoen’s newest CDs called The Stress Answer
