subject: Procedures To Manage Damaging Stress [print this page] We all have one thing in common that can make our health deteriorate, each of us face this on a daily basis. With that said, I am going to show you how to help yourself to prevent stress. You will discover the effects and the different causes. You are going to learn positive ways to cope with this problem by changing what we eat, and including physical activities into your life.
I think everyone at one time in their life have had to deal with some type of emotional problem that has taken a toll physically. Some of the things that can happen as a direct result would be a heart attack and high blood pressure. If you already have a disease or chronic condition, the strain could have effects such as depression or autoimmune disease.
Think about the times when you become strained and what the cause could have been. Perhaps you have financial or relationship troubles, or you face huge responsibilities at work that are a bit too much for you. If any of those hit home, then you have targeted the main issue. Start a journal where you mainly write when you feel overwhelmed or anxiety.
Everyone has automatic coping mechanisms like drinking too much liquor, or smoking. If you want to be honest with yourself, then you know this is not healthy in the least for the body. However there are other things you can do which will affect everybody in a good way. We will go over those in a moment. You want to make healthy choices as opposed to harming your body further.
By choosing positive ways to deal better emotionally, you may want to consider some relaxation techniques. This would include deep breathing exercises, joining a yoga class or taking a short walk until you feel better. Meditation or physical activities are also known to help. Do what you are comfortable with as long as it is working to keep you relaxed.
Remember you will always have problems that need to be dealt with, everyone does. One thing that will work for you is avoidance. Simply avoid those people who tend to get you upset. Keep yourself balanced by taking on only what you can comfortably handle. Try not to let people talk you into taking even more work on that you know will cause you upset.
At this point we have discussed what happens when stress gets to you. You have been given suggestions on how to reduce anxiety and keep it at bay. Doing anything physical and continuing relaxation exercises will prove to be extremely helpful both mentally and for a healthy body. Choose to eat more healthy foods, and dropping all of your bad habits is a good thing.
