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:

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.

Physical symptoms of the stress :

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.

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

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.