Managing Stress

When you think of stress, you probably think of major life-disrupting events like: a job loss, a gravely ill parent or friend, a case of identity theft, a significant financial loss. But sometimes, stressors can come in smaller packages, such as: the juice glass that broke at breakfast, the weeds gathering in the flowerbed, the phone call you need to make to your mother. Every day troubles may not be monumental & probably don't feel extremely stressful. Individually, they certainly don't seem awful in the grand scheme of overall emotional well-being. But could those little daily stresses harm your health or even make you susceptible to serious illness & disease? Maybe according to researchers. Recent studies suggest that the total of minor stresses from everyday life may be the worst of all. These mini stressors, eventually, can add up to major, chronic stress.
Are minor stresses getting the best of you? Watch for These Signs of Potential Chronic Stress: Emotional Physical Anxiety, worry, & guilt Irritability, anger, & frustration Depression Loneliness Disorganization, confusion, & distraction Headaches; muscle, neck, back tension or pain Constipation Insomnia Heartburn, stomach problems, &nausea Weight gain or loss Skin problems Loss of libido
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Stress & Your Health Unfortunately, it's very easy to let the little aggravations get out of hand. When these minor problems take control, your body may experience the same damaging physical effects that major chronic stressors can cause. Stress activates the nervous system, stimulating the secretion of certain hormones & increasing blood pressure, heart rate, breathing, metabolism, and blood flow to the muscles. Most of the time, this process is helpful. The boost in activity helps the body meet greater demands during crises. But this extra physiological activity may take a toll! Normally, the body can recover when the stressful situation subsides. But when the stress response is turned on too often, or for too long without time to recover, the body suffers! Depending on the amount of stress, this price could be high. Several studies have shown a link between elevated stress levels & deficiencies in your immune system. In fact, long-term, unrelieved stress may depress immune system function so much that the body becomes more susceptible to colds, flu, and other infections. Research has, also, linked excessive stress to chronic illnesses & diseases, including heart disease & cancer.
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What to do to Manage Your Stress?  Here are some strategies for maintaining your equilibrium & protecting your body from stress: You probably know exercise is one of the best stress-busting tools around. Research shows that exercise routines with Eastern influences are helpful, such as those that incorporate yoga, chi-gong, and tai chi. Researchers have, also, found that meditation, if practiced regularly, not only can lead to a healthier perspective on daily circumstances but may help lower blood pressure as well. It has even been linked to a longer lifespan. Meditation works by inducing a tranquil state of calm through mental focus & breathing techniques. Similar to meditation, autogenics training & progressive muscle relaxation induce calm by focusing attention & increasing body awareness. Autogenics training accomplishes this through visual imagery, such as concentrating on a peaceful place, and through awareness of body sensations, such as focusing on the weight or temperature of the limbs or on calm, natural breathing. Progressive muscle relaxation involves slowly & systematically tensing & releasing various muscle groups, focusing on the feelings & sensations that accompany tension & relaxation. With practice, you can achieve deep relaxation quickly, even in stressful situations.
Try These Simple Tension-Relievers, too: Consume less alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine. Practice deeply inhaling & slowly exhaling. Set aside 15 minutes for active relaxation like autogenics training, meditation, or taking a brisk walk. Keep in touch with supportive family members & friends. Take short breaks frequently. Visualize relaxing scenes.
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