Stress Management
Stress is becoming a key word in our day-to-day life. A certain amount of stress is necessary and even a beneficial element for our lives.To simplify it we can say Stress has two faces:
- 1.Positive stress
- 2.Negative stress
Among the above with positive stress can do wonders in life only if it dealt properly and rationally.
For example- while crossing the road if you see a vehicle roaring towards you you surely know that is not the moment to be cool! Calm !! and relaxed!!!
That is the moment to run away as early as you can.
Reversely, an example of negative stress can be -you fight with your friend or spouse which will result in suffering from headaches.
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Physical symptoms of the stress :
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- Breathlessness
- Palpitations
- Nausea or vomiting feeling.
- Dizziness
- Asthma
- Urge for smoking.
- Loss of appetite.
- Craving for food.
- Insomnia or lack of sleep.
- Nightmares
- Constant tiredness.
- Onset of allergies.
- Indigestion
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Ulcer
- Tapping finger or foot.
- Headache or migraine.
- Anxiety attack.
- Neck pain
- Eczema
- Prone for accidents and shaking hands.
- Impotence
- High blood pressure.
- Anger
- Violent mood
- Phobia
- Heart attack
- Stroke and many more as per the severity of the stress
Physical reactions of stress :
- Adrenaline is upsurged
- Blood sugar level increases
- Heart rate, Pulse rate, Blood pressure , Respiratory rate increases
- Muscles becomes tense . They are getting ready for action
- One starts perspiring
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Counteracting Stress – Relaxation :
There are a variety of methods that are used worldwide for counteracting stress such as Massage, yoga, Music or other creative Arts, Hypnosis, Aromatherapy, and Bach Flower therapy to just name a few.
Like all other things in life, relaxation can be learned. To relax you won’t require any special or sophisticated set-up except presence of your mind in the moment.
Few people who think they can ” never relax! ” will also find it easy if they are develop an insight for the self and do conscious efforts.
Physiological changes happening During Relaxation :
- Blood pressure is lowered down gradually.
- Heart rate slows down.
- All muscles are relaxed.
- Body’s oxygen demand is reduced.
- Natural steroid secretion is low.
- Relaxation makes immediate difference in the way YOU FEEL!
- Your sensation of well being is improved drastically.
- Thoughts becomes more clear.
- Efficiency and performance is enhanced.