STRESS

Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or scared. Stress is the way your body reacts to a challenge or quest. In short, stress can be good, as it helps you to avoid danger or meet deadlines. Stress is a normal reaction of the body to changes, leading to physical, emotional, and psychological reactions. Stress management training can help you deal with changes in a healthy way. What is stress? Stress is a normal human reaction that happens to everyone. The human body is designed to feel and respond to stress. When you experience changes or challenges (pressures), your body produces physical and mental responses. That is stress. Stress responses help your body adjust to new conditions. Depression can be good, keeping us awake, motivated, and ready to avoid danger. For example, if you have an important test coming up, a stress response may help your body work harder and stay awake longer. But stress becomes a problem when pressures persist without rest or periods of rest. What happens to the body during stress? The autonomous nervous system controls your heart rate, breathing, vision changes, and more. Its built-in stress response, "fight-or-flight response," helps the body cope with stressful situations. When a person has chronic (chronic) depression, persistence in the stress response causes aging and depression. Physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms are growing. Causes of Stress; Stress is different for everyone. What stresses you out may not bother your best friend and vice versa. But many of the causes of depression can have serious side effects, including Exploitation, too hard-working, loss of job, problems in marriage or relationship, recent divorce, death in the family, difficulty at school, family problems, busy schedule, and latest move. However, our bodies respond in a similar way to stress. This is because the response is your body's way of dealing with difficult situations. It causes hormonal, respiratory, cardiovascular, and vascular changes. For example, stress can cause your heart to beat faster, make you breathe faster, sweat, and be stronger. It can also give you an explosion of energy. This is known as the body's "flight response". It is a chemical reaction that prepares your body for a physical reaction because you think you are being attacked. This kind of stress helped our human ancestors to live naturally. Physical symptoms of stress include Pain and aches and pains. Chest pain or a feeling like your heart is racing, fatigue or trouble sleeping, headache, dizziness, or tremors. High blood pressure, muscle tightness or jaw tightening, stomach or digestive problems, and the immune system is weak. Stress can lead to emotional and psychological symptoms such as anxiety or irritability, depression, panic, and sadness. Often, people with chronic stress try to control it with unhealthy behaviors, which include: Drinking too much alcohol or too often, overeating or developing eating disorders, and smoking. Types of Stress; not all forms of depression are harmful or harmful. Some of the different types of stress you may have included: Severe Stress is a very short-lived form of stress that can be positive or severe; this is the kind of stress we often face in everyday life. Chronic stress is a substance that appears to be chronic and inevitable, such as a bad marriage or a high-paying job; chronic stress can also result from traumatic experiences and childhood trauma. Episodic acute stress is a major stressor that appears to be widespread and a lifestyle, creating a life of constant stress. Eustress is fun and exciting. It is known as a positive form of stress that can keep you strong. It is associated with an increase in adrenaline, such as skiing or jogging to meet deadlines. How is Stress diagnosed? Stress is a harmonious thing - it is not measured by trials. Only a person who is dealing with it can decide if it exists and how painful it is. Your healthcare provider may use a list of questions to understand your stress and how it affects your health. If you have chronic stress, your healthcare provider can diagnose depressive symptoms. For example, high blood pressure can be diagnosed and treated. What are some stress management strategies? You cannot avoid stress, but you can keep from becoming frustrated by your daily routine: Exercise; when you feel symptoms of depression begin. Even short walks can improve your mood. At the end of each day, take a moment to reflect on what you accomplished — not what you did not do. Set goals for your day, week, and month. Lowering your vision will help you feel more in control of your time and activities. Consider talking to your therapist or healthcare provider about your concerns. What are some ways to prevent stress? Many daily strategies can help you to manage stress: Try relaxation activities, such as meditation, yoga, tai chi, breathing exercises, and muscle relaxation. The programs are available online, on smartphone apps, and at many gyms and community centers. Take good care of your body every day. Getting proper nutrition, exercise, and sleep helps your body deal with stress more effectively. Stay positive and practice thanking, appreciating the good parts of the day or your life. Accept that you cannot control everything. Find ways to relieve anxiety about situations that you cannot change. Learn to say “no” to extra responsibilities when you are too busy or stressed. Stay connected to people who keep you calm, who make you happy, who support you emotionally, and who help you with practical things. A friend, family member, or neighbor can be a good listener or share a responsibility to relieve stress. How long does stress last? Stress can be a temporary problem or a long-term problem, depending on the changes in your life. Regular use of stress management techniques can help you avoid many of the symptoms of physical, emotional, and behavioral stress. When should I talk to my doctor about stress? You should seek medical help if you feel depressed, if you are using drugs or alcohol to cope, or if you have thoughts of self-harm. Your primary care provider can help by giving you advice, giving you medication, or referring you to a therapist.

Samina Zaheer (Health Tips, Health Care).