Stress - symptoms and treatment of stress

WHAT IS STRESS?

Stress is a normal human reaction that happens to everyone. 

The human body is designed to experience stress and react to it. When you experience changes or challenges (stressors), your body produces physical and mental responses. That’s stress.

Stress can be positive, keeping us alert, motivated and ready to avoid danger. 

COMMON SYMPTOMS OF STRESS:

Chest Ache and pains.

Feeling like your heart is racing.

Sleeping disorders.

Hair loss.

Loss of appetite, digestive problems.

High blood pressure.

Muscle tension or jaw clenching.

Menstrual disorders.

MANAGEMENT OF STRESS:

It is very important to manage stress. People who don't manage stress well tend to face the above symptoms .

There are things you can learn to manage stress before it gets to be too much. 

1. EXERCISE

Including physical activity in your life is very important if you are dealing with stress.

Physical activity improves your sleep and it in turn helps manage stress.

Physical activity or exercise also seems to help mood. Part of the reason may be that it stimulates your body to release a number of hormones like endorphins and endocannabinoids that help block pain, improve sleep, and sedate you. 

Physical activity also helps in reducing anxiety resulting in good mood and feeling good about yourself.

- Aerobics

- Running

- Swimming

- Dancing

- Cycling 

Can be a dose of your stress relief.

2. DIET

Eating healthy is undoubtedly one of the best way to stress management.

The benefits of eating health foods extend beyond your waistline to your mental health. A healthy diet can lessen the effects of stress, build up your immune system, level your mood, and lower your blood pressure. Lots of added sugar and fat can have the opposite effect. And junk food can seem even more appealing when you’re under a lot of stress.

Therefore, try to eat as much greens as you can. Eat fruits, take proper diet.

3. SLEEP

One of common side effect of stress is that you may struggle with sleeping disorders. If this happens three times a week for at least 3 months, you may have insomnia, an inability to fall and stay asleep. Lack of sleep can also add to your stress level and cause a cycle of stress and sleeplessness.

To help get rid of it try:

a) Exercising regularly

b) Set a sleep schedule

c) Get out in sunlight

d) Don't use any electronic gadgets 30-40mins before going to bed.

e) Practice meditation

4. RELAXING TECHNIQUES

Relaxing techniques can help you get rid of stress and get you into positivity.

You can practice techniques like:

a) Yoga

b) Meditation

c) Mindfulness

d) Deep breathing

e) Connect with people

f) Laugh therapy

g) Talk therapy

All the above stress management techniques work wonders. Do give it a try.