Stress: What It Is and How to Alleviate It by Dr. Kamala L. Uzzell
What is stress?
Stress is an emotional and physical response to events in
our lives, resulting in unpleasant feelings such as anxiety, tension, and
strain. Stress is any type of response
we have to any kind of psychological, social or physical demand that has been
placed on us. Stress can be just as much
physical as it is mental and it definitely can take a heavy toll on our mental
health and overall well-being.
Stress is
a very serious problem in our society and many people end up missing work, or
visiting their physician or the hospital because of the medical consequences of
it. Some of those consequences, which
are stress-related illnesses, are hypertension, strokes, heart attacks, cancer,
migraines, diabetes, arthritis, asthma, and muscle spasms. We probably all know
people who are experiencing some of these illnesses as a result of stress.
What are some of the
symptoms of stress?
- Nervous movements or shaking
- Heart palpitations or a rapid heartbeat
- Heartburn, nausea, or stomach pain
- Tight muscles and muscle aches
- Difficulty sleeping
- Anger & irritation
- Poor memory
- Mental confusion
- Poor concentration
What are some
strategies for relieving or managing stress?
- Regularly schedule a relaxation day or block out a few hours each week for relaxation and rejuvenation
- Take time to get and stay in touch with your spiritual self
- Learn to say “No”
- Take care of the physical you
- Practice visualization and self-talk
- Deep breathing exercises
- Seek professional help from a licensed mental health provider.
Take charge of the changes in your life, pay attention to
the warning signs of stress, and take good care of yourself. Build up your resistance to stress by
practicing positive physical and mental health habits and strategies.
Check back every month to learn more from Dr. Kamala about Mental Health and get some life coaching tips. Follow Dr. Kamala on twitter @drkamalauzzell and learn more about her services at http://about.me/drkamalauzzell
Check back every month to learn more from Dr. Kamala about Mental Health and get some life coaching tips. Follow Dr. Kamala on twitter @drkamalauzzell and learn more about her services at http://about.me/drkamalauzzell
Great article! Stress is never fun.
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