Think Your Stress Is Safe?

We often hear that folks are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, pressured, or rushed either by their daily routine, school or work, emotional problems, or as a result of a particular incident. People react differently to different situations and therefore the way they manage their responses encompasses a lot to try and do with their mental well-being and happiness.

Stress may be a reaction or response to any quiet change. it's the physical and emotional response to situations, which are perceived as new, frightening, confusing, exciting, or tiring. Stress may be a result of chemical hormones that our body produces in such complex or uncertain situations.

Stress was a necessary survival mechanism that evolved within the days of our hunter-gatherer ancestors who had to fight or flee from the beast. The response to those challenges produced

increased activity of the sympathetic systema nervosum and the adrenal glands. Adrenaline raised the heartbeat rate and vital signs so more blood would flow to the exercising muscles. The surge of adrenaline and steroids broke down glucose stores and raised glucose levels so that the brain (which had to create life-saving decisions during a split second) and also the muscles (which had to assist in fighting or fleeing) were well furnished their fuel. clotting tendency also increased, to quickly seal off blood loss from any injury sustained during the fight or flight.

But in times, the character of the threats has changed. They are, more often than not, threats to our self-esteem or our tranquillity than to our physical survival. Secondly, the originally intended outlet of fight or flight doesn't usually operate in current times. So, what happens is adrenaline and steroids do surge but the racing pulse, raised force per unit area, elevated glucose, and thickening blood serve no 'useful' purpose. The result's damage to blood vessels, heart attacks, paralytic strokes, diabetes, and lots of more health hazards related to modern living.

Symptoms Of Stress

Tense muscles (aching shoulders, backache, etc.), irregular breathing, sweaty palms, dryness of mouth, restlessness, e.g. pacing up and down, shaky hands and legs, etc. are some physical symptoms of stress. Emotional or mental symptoms include increased irritability, angry outbursts, fussiness or becoming touchy, and inability to concentrate.

Managing Stress

Stress is an unwanted natural gift of modern-day life to mankind. Persistent stress can cause several health problems and chronic diseases like hypertension, depression, diabetes, cancer, and heart attacks. Though it's difficult to remain free from stress, making some basic changes within the lifestyle and following some simple steps can bring down the amount of stress significantly.

Deep Breathing:  have you ever ever noticed your breathing pattern once you are tense or under stress? it's usually shallow, jerky, and unsteady and from the chest region. Until and unless this shallow, erratic breathing is replaced by deep and even breathing from the abdomen, the body will still be in a state of tension. Practicing external respiration makes us feel calm and relaxed, mentally and physically.

Laugh: Laughter reduces the number of stress hormones within the body. It increases the amount of health-enhancing and antibody-producing cells enriching the body's system. As a physical and emotional release, laughter distracts us from guilt, shame, anger, and other negative emotions. So laugh off your tensions. Remember, laughter remains the most effective medicine available freed from cost.

Sleep properly: there's no better stress-relieving technique than taking a night of sound sleep. don't remain late till night, rather get on my feet early within the morning and finish pending work.

Balanced diet: Eat slowly and revel in your food in an exceedingly pleasant atmosphere.

Exercise: Physical activity helps to release negative energy and hence one of all the simplest methods to scale back stress. It relaxes the muscles, floods the brain with oxygen, renews energy, regulates sleep and appetite, makes another alert. Exercise also releases natural pain killers within the body and chemicals within the brain to boost mood and concentration

Recreation: Music, films, painting, concerts, television, or amusement parks can provide the much-needed diversion from the stresses of daily living.

Meditation: Meditation is a process of constructing the mind free from disturbing thoughts. It teaches you to let your mind wander free and ends up in pleasant experiences, heightened awareness, and better states of consciousness. it's deeply relaxing and rejuvenating.