Stress Relief

As stress causes arousal and energy, physical activity like going for a run reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke this is due to when you are doing psychical activity your lungs expand, the heart strengthens, the lungs improve there functioning and the circulatory system, it reduces cholesterol and releases endorphins. When the human body is stressed bad chemicals are released and when the body is exercise the body uses these bad chemicals up. Meditation or relaxation is also a striges to prevent and reduce stress. When we these promote parasympathetic NS activity, this means that you are resting and restoring. Yoga and Pilates are very common relaxation techniques. Stopping the negative through that come to mind and reduce stress

Stress Is the body’s way of responding to the hectic lives most of us live, whether good or bad. The body releases chemicals into the bloodstream, which creates a rush of energy and strength If an individual is feeling stressed. This energy can prove useful if an individual is in physical danger. Because it enables a person’s survival instinct kicks in; it is often described as ‘fight or flight.’ In addition, stress can also have a negative effect on the body, for example: suffering from stress and leaving it unchecked can contribute to health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes.

There are many different methods that can be applied to reduce the tension. It is vital to reduce and manage stress because stress can lead to high-blood pressure, heart attacks, higher levels of depression, and more. However, one of the most effective coping strategies you can complete is finding emotional support. Emotional support can make quite the difference, 26% of those with emotional support report that their stressed increased in the past year compared to 43% of those with no emotional support. (APA) In addition to emotional support, focusing on yourself is an important skill. Focus on making sure you get a healthy meal, having quiet time, or just time to make yourself feel comfortable. Similarly, exercise can make you feel more at ease. (APA) Exercise chemically affects the brain releasing good endorphins making you feel better. Some exercises can reduce heart rate and blood pressure leading to less stress hormones in the body. (U-Line) Overall, we see the harms of stress, but we also can find ways to cope with the inevitable tension.

Work related stress develops because a person is unable to cope with the demands being placed on them. Stress, including work related stress, can be a significant cause of illness and is known to be linked with high levels of sickness absence, staff turnover and other issues such as more errors.

Stress is a big factor in everyday life. It influences how we approach life and events. Stress is why people run tight schedules and diet regularly. The power stress has is a negative effect over our brain and our body. Many people do not understand how to cope with stress. Therefore, people suffer from physical illness due to stress. Learning is not taking place when someone undergoes stress.

Stress has been linked to hypertension, heart attacks, diabetes, asthma, chronic pain, allegeries, headaches, skin disorders, cancer, immune system weakness and decrease blood count (Cummings et al, 2005). It has also been linked to an increase risk of alcoholism and drug use. High levels of stress can lead to higher absenteeism, larger staff turnover and low productivity. The symptoms are evident in the quantitative data, with an

Stress can cause people to question their relationships, beliefs and spirituality, and everything that they hold dear. Friendships can become neglected in the belief that they might not have time for them. People can drop out of their usual social activities, again thinking that they do not have time or that they have stopped enjoying them. People can become withdrawn and uncommunicative, which affects their relationships with those whom they are close to.

Stress affects your health without you even realizing it. Constant headaches or trouble sleeping would be something stress causes often. This can get bad enough which leads to serious health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Stress effects your body with things like muscle

Chapter 6 covers the fundamentals of stress disorders. After reading this chapter discussing the fight and flight response, psychological stress disorders and physical stress disorders, I have a better concept of this subject itself. Our fight and flight response is trigger by our hypothalamus, which sends off neurons and chemical for our mind and bodies to react. As discussed in class, the autonomic nervous system control the involuntary activities like heartbeat and breathing. The sympathetic nervous system is aroused when we face danger (THE FIGHT). For example, the sympathetic nervous system makes our heart beat faster when we are scared. The parasympathetic nervous system (THE FLIGHT) help make us calm, like regulating our heartbeats.

(Introduction to the Fight). The fight-or-flight usually happens when someone perceives danger is present but someone with an anxiety disorder is triggered by the majority of anything. This means that their cycle is set off all the time which can cause long term effects on the body lie an increase risk in obesity, heart disease, depression, and more from so much stress on the body (NIH Backgrounder). “These problems are then made worse by the typical western diet, full of fat and sugar which can cause increased blood clotting, increased blood pressure and can stimulate higher levels of stress hormones in the blood stream.” Meaning that the stress related problems would become much worst (The Fight Flight

Although small doses of stress are good, too much stress is unhealthy and tends to overrule us at times, causing physical and mental harm.

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), stress is an important survival response that also causes systematic health problems. Exercise is one of the best ways to reduce stress and improve your mood. Regular exercise will increase metabolic functions, reduce emotional problems and ameliorate psychological conditions. Consider setting regular exercise goals. Attending a local gym or exercise group will help you get into shape and meet others.

There are many challenges that we face and have to handle every single day. And, as women, we frequently have to balance the demands of work, family, children, parents, finances, and health—to name just a few. These demands are frequently referred to as “stressors” and achieving a balance is “stressful.” But multiple demands on our time and energy are a part of everyone’s life. Stress is not how many demands you have in your life, but rather how you and your body respond to these demands. For some, racing to meet a tight deadline or complete a long “ToDo” list can be positive and energizing. It’s important to learn what stress is, at what point it becomes harmful, and options for how you can respond to it. Finding the right balance is

As one has seen, positive stress adds anticipation and excitement to life, and we all thrive under a certain amount of stress. Deadlines, competitions, confrontations, and even our frustrations and sorrows add depth and enrichment to our lives. Our goal is not to eliminate stress but to learn how to manage it and how to use it to help us. Insufficient stress acts as a depressant and may leave us feeling bored or rejected; on the other hand, excessive stress may leave us feeling "tied up in knots." What one needs to do is find a safe level of stress, which will individually motivate but not overwhelm them.

      Stress can affect all aspects of one's mind and body.  Behaviorally, stress can cause anger, excessive crying, depression, apprehension, increased alcohol use, mood swings, and even suicide.  It can cause problems physically as well.  Anorexia, fatigue, trembling, loss of appetite, and headaches are just a few of the symptoms that overly stressed individuals may experience (Morrison 2).