STRESS
What causes it and how to cope with it ...
How is stress caused?
The human body is designed to experience stress and react to it. Stress can be positive, keeping us alert. Stress becomes negative when a person challenges without relief or relaxation between challenges. As a result, the person becomes overworked and stress/tension builds.
Some factors that cause stress are ....
- Threat
- Uncertainty
- Procrastination
- Death in family
- Self- Abuse
- Money
- Change
- Sexual Problems
When we are stressed the following happens...
- Blood pressure rises
- Breathing becomes more rapid
- Digestive system slows down
- Immune system goes down
- Muscles become tense
- It becomes harder to sleep
Emotional and Physical Symptoms of Stress
Emotional Symptoms
- Becoming Easily Frustrated
- Feeling overwhelmed/ too much work load
- Avoiding Others
- Having difficulties relaxing
Physical:
- Low Energy
- Headaches
- Clenched Jaw
- Chest Pain
- Upset Stomach
HOW TO COPE WITH STRESS
Take a Vacation
Avoid people who stress you out
Go to a therapist
Take a yoga class- to breathe
Manage your time better
Be proactive
My thoughts on stress..
I think that some reasons people are stressed personally is because they don't know what to do and they are lazy. A lot of people watch TV or surf the internet and that bores the mind. Sometimes you need to go outside for fresh air to get your mind off of things. Not only is it a good physical activity but it is an attempt to relax the mind.