Stress is regarded as causative factor for many diseases; it can affect you in the workplace and in our day to day lives.
Stress Awareness Day is your opportunity to start looking after yourself and your
life, and break down the individual stresses in your life. Failure to deal
with stress in your life effectively can lead to serious health problems,
including increased blood pressure, susceptibility to heart disease, and a
decline in your immune system.
Stress can be a killer, don’t let it take one more day from your life, act now and
start living a stress free life!
What
is Stress?
Stress
is primarily a physical response. When stressed, the body thinks it is under
attack and switches to ‘fight or flight’ mode, releasing a complex mix of
hormones and chemicals such as adrenaline, cortisol and norepinephrine to
prepare the body for physical action.
Scientifically
with the release of hormones such as adrenaline, cortisol and norepinephrine it
prepares us with the energy which prepared him to either fight the tiger or run
away.
How
to manage stress effectively?
·
Create
a culture that promotes stress management. This includes walks, proper sleep, meditation breaks, yoga etc.
·
Manage
the mind-set that says I don’t have time to manage stress.
·
Train
doctors to recognize and treat stress-related illness
What
are some stress inducing factors?
·
Your
health, especially if you have a chronic illness such as heart disease,
diabetes, or arthritis
·
Emotional
problems, such as anger you can't express, depression, grief, guilt, or low
self-esteem.
·
Your
relationships, such as having problems with your relationships or feeling a
lack of friendships or support in your life.
·
Major
life changes, such as dealing with the death of a parent or spouse, losing your
job, getting married, or moving to a new city.
·
Stress in your family, such as having a child, teen, or other family member who is
under stress, or being a caregiver to a family member who is elderly or who has
health problems.
·
Conflicts with your beliefs and values. For example, you may value family life, but you
may not be able to spend as much time with your family as you want.
·
Living
in an area where overcrowding, crime, pollution, or noise is a problem can
create chronic stress.
·
Being
unhappy with your work or finding your job too demanding can lead to chronic
stress. Losing your job or not being able to find work can also add to your
stress level.
What
is Post-traumatic stress?
Dealing
with stress if you have faced a life-threatening or traumatic event such as rape,
a natural disaster, or war can lead to stress. These events can cause acute
stress disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For more information,
see the topic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
What
are symptoms of Stress?
This
includes physical, Cognitive and behavioural changes
·
Low
energy.
·
Headaches.
·
Upset
stomach, including diarrhoea, constipation, and nausea.
·
Aches,
pains, and tense muscles.
·
Chest
pain and rapid heartbeat.
·
Insomnia.
·
Frequent
colds and infections.
·
Loss
of sexual desire and/or ability.
·
Becoming
easily agitated, frustrated, and moody
·
Feeling
overwhelmed, like you are losing control or need to take control
·
Having
difficulty relaxing and quieting your mind
·
Feeling
bad about yourself (low self-esteem), lonely, worthless, and depressed
·
Avoiding
others
·
constant
worrying
·
Racing
thoughts
·
Forgetfulness
and disorganization
·
Inability
to focus
How to prevent Stress?
·
Find
a balance between personal, work, and family needs.
·
Have
a sense of purpose in life. Many people find meaning through connections with
family or friends, jobs, their spirituality, or volunteer work.
·
Get
enough sleep
·
Adopt
healthy habits
·
Exercise.
ü Simplify your schedule. ...
ü Get moving. ...
ü Develop one healthy habit
this month. ...
ü Do something calming. ...
ü Simplify your finances. ...
ü Have some fun! ...
ü Get creative.
How
to control stress in work place?
·
Track
your stressors. Keep a journal for a week or two to identify which situations
create the most stress and how you respond to them. ...
·
Develop
healthy responses. ...
·
Establish
boundaries. ...
·
Take
time to recharge. ...
·
Learn
how to relax. ...
·
Talk
to your supervisor. ...
·
Get
some support.
What
are some stress management strategies?
·
Keep
a daily stress journal. This will help identify how much stress you are under,
potential stress triggers and ways to reduce stress in your life.
·
Learn
to say “no” when you have too many activities in your schedule.
·
Keeping
your body hydrated will help you feel better, improve your mood and ensure your
body is getting the nutrients it needs
·
In
addition to drinking water, pay attention to what you eat. Diets high in fibre
and low in saturated fat have a positive effect on overall mood.
If
you are experiencing stress symptoms and would like to manage the same. Please
contact Wockhardt hospital for further information.
In
case you are experiencing any of signs or symptoms and need treatment or would
like to know please contact our centres at Wockhardt Hospital. WockhardtHospitals is one of the countries premium hospitals that are focused on the
prevention, diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
Wockhardt Hospitals, a chain of tertiary care super-specialty hospitals has more than 25
years of experience in the creation and management of Super Specialty Hospitals
in India.
Wockhardt
Hospitals is regarded as a centre of
excellence the healthcare domain, having
facilities in North Mumbai (Mira road), South Mumbai (Mumbai Central), Navi
Mumbai (Vashi), Nagpur, Nasik, Rajkot and Surat. Wockhardt Hospitals has
state-of-the-art infrastructure. Our prime objective is patient safety and
quality of care at all levels. The guiding philosophy is to serve and enrich
the Quality of Life of patients and to make life.
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