Several kinds of relaxation techniques may be helpful for surgery patients. These include:

• Breathing exercises:
  Using awareness and conscious control over breathing to bring about relaxation.
• Meditation:
  Relaxing the body and calming the mind by focusing on a repeated word or sound.
• Cue-controlled relaxation:
  Learning to use a specific cue as a signal to illicit the relaxation response.
• Imagery:
  Using the imagination to bring about changes in thoughts, feelings, and physical responses.
• Self-hypnosis:
  Creating within yourself a state of highly focused attention and acute awareness.

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