subject: Self Help Or Professional Help For Chronic Stress [print this page] Stress is brought on by changes in our livesStress is brought on by changes in our lives. It is how we handle these situation that will determine the level of stress we feel. We all have some degree of stress in our lives, but how we deal with stress is how it will effect us emotionally.
There are many types do stress, but today I am writing about chronic stress. Chronic stress is a type of stress that doesn't go away. Like being an abusive marriage, or a job your hate, to dealing with children daily without having a break.
If you don't learn how to cope with the stress you are under chronic stress will start to effect your health. The physical systems are great, you could start having migraine headaches, You might start losing your hair, overeating, or even substance abuse. This can lead to ulcers, diabetes, heart problems, and long term depression.
So what can you do to keep chronic stress from taking over your life. Yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises can all help with stress. However if you are truly in a situation that seems hopeless to change you may need to seek the help of a professional and there is nothing wrong with this. They are there to help you.
What ever your situation you don't have to give up. There are many books on the subject of self-help and dealing with anxiety. You can also get exercise dvds to teach you the right techniques for yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises. With the right help you can take control of your problems and start living a happier and healthy life. So don't put this off seek the help you need.
