Stress is a key contributor to poor health, it is the body's response to pressure of life causing mental, emotional or physical strain as a result of anxiety, over work or marital disorder, which will eventually give birth to frustration, depression, bad temper and sleeplessness an so many more. When a person is stressed the body reacts and the result is health damaging.
Everyone has a stress breaking point, we are all social animals and when we are stretched to the maximum limit it shows and tells on our persons, we are like elastic that has its limit to stretch but the thing about stress is that it can be controlled by the individual before it degenerates into nervous breakdown which is a more dangerous state of mind that can easily lead to suicide or cause the individual to commit murder.
Keeping stress in check will help you manage your overall health much better.
Stress related diseases are heart disease, diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure etc.
Causes of stress:
External- Noise, traffic, unpaid bills, conflicts and marital problems.
Internal- Envy, anxiety, fear, bad temper, jealousy, frustration.
Treatment:
There are no miracle drugs that will cure stress not even the best of tranquilizers though they may be a little of help, the most effective solution is to find the source of hour stress. When you get the full understanding of your problem, it will be easier for you to come back to full health and vitality.
Stress management:
-Avoid unnecessary stress
-Make time for fun and relaxation
-Exercise regularly
-Get enough sleep
-Avoid stressful situations
-Take time off work to go on vacation
-Spend time with loved ones
-Eat well (healthy diet)
-Limit your intake of caffeine
The key to dealing with stress involves you addressing short term symptoms of stress before they become long term conditions
Short term stress symptoms:
-Flushing in the face
-Tight muscles
-High blood pressure
-Striation on the skin
Long term stress symptoms:
-Fatigue
-Low blood sugar levels
-Pale skin colour
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