Everyone suffers from stress at some stage in their life, and everyone suffers from it in a very personal, different and unique manner. Recently, as a result of factors such as the economic downturn, people are being subjected to increasing pressures in their day-to-day lives, and the cases of stress-related illnesses have increased.
Of course, within your life, it is almost impossible to completely avoid stressful situations, but it is important to identify when stress-levels have the potential to become detrimental to your health and wellbeing, and what you can do to reduce them. You should never underestimate the extent of the impact stress can have on your mental and physical health.
Stress can affect the body and mind in many ways and its effects can range from shortness of breath and panic attacks to headaches, body tension and aches and pains. It can cast a gloomy shadow over everything you do – making the simplest tasks difficult and time-consuming, and can keep you awake at night, as your thoughts spiral out of control and you fixate on problems and how to deal with them.
Interestingly, the symptoms of stress can also ape certain illnesses and it is common for people who suffer from high-stress levels to have a regular occurrence of flu and cold type ailments, as well as often complaining of stomach pains that normally happen during bugs. You can also find yourself feeling tired, lethargic and slightly isolated from things that are going on around you. If you’re experiencing any of these sensations, it’s likely that you’re severely stressed, and you may wish to do something about it.
Fortunately, methods of relieving stress are relatively simple and involve only minor adjustments to your lifestyle. They can include: exercising more – allowing endorphins to be released and circulate with greater efficiency around your body. Carrying out meditating and assuming yoga poses which can help your mind to focus on the issues that cause you stress and how you are able to overcome them, and finally, speaking to an expert can be highly beneficial. This process can be signposted by your doctor, and chances are, he’s had many similar requests lately!
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