IS STRESS REALLY THE ROOT OF EVERY PROBLEMS ?

IS STRESS REALLY THE ROOT OF EVERY PROBLEMS ?

Mind, body as well as working environment must be free of obstacles or stress for good or productive result/outcome. One’s mind or body must be stress free. But due to hectic schedule, huge work load, superior pressure, physical stress like surgery, infections, burns and pain and environmental stress due to air and noise pollution etc. leads to stress. According to B. Srilakshmi in her book “Dietetics” wrote that stress is a perceived state of disturbed harmony produced by a stimulus, condition or an event called the stressor.  The disturbances results from the concerned person’s inability to meet the threat posed by the stressor or from his inadequacy to satisfy the demands imposed by it. According to American Psychological Association (APA), there are three types of stress- Acute stress, Episodic  acute stress and Chronic stress.

 I would also like to add here one thing that we often thinks stressor being only negative are always a reason for stressful like exhausting work load or an unsuccessful relationship etc.. But it is  not like that, stressor can also be positive cause too like  getting married, buying a house or getting promoted etc..

 

Signs of stress:

Anger

Constant worry

Depression or anxiety

Feeling unmotivated, overwhelmed

Irritation or restlessness

Cannot decide good or bad

Problems with concentration or memory

Trouble in sleeping or sleeping too much

Dizziness

Aches and pains

Grinding teeth

Clenched jaw

Headache

Indigestion or acid reflux

Increase in or loss of appetite

Muscle tension in neck, face or shoulders

 

Impact on health

If stress become chronic then it will affect one’s health. Stress contributes to:

Heart disease

Strokes

High blood pressure

Colitis

Diabetes

Kidney disorder

Rheumatism

Depression

Migraine

Insomnia

Skin disease

Sexual problems

Allergies

Overeating

Asthma

Ulcers

Breathing problems

Cancer

 

Therefore, we can say that stress is the cause of many diseases and yes, it is obviously the root of many problems. But, if there is a will there is a way. In the same way, if one wants he/she can manage or get rid of stressful life.

Stress management

There is a proverb called “Each and every problems has a particular solution”. In the same way, we can manage stress. Stress management consists of making behavioural change by practicing or changing habits and also managing one’s response to stressful situations when it occurs.

Why stress management is important?

Many researchers reported that stress management can boost up immune system, well brain functioning and can cope up well in stressful situations, which is positive result of stress management.

9 ways to manage stress : a stress relieve help guide

Research shows that person who work out even once a week or for as little as 10 minutes a day emerges to be more cheerful and have productive good works. There are many other methods to reduce stress.

 

1.     Therapy: Various therapies can help in managing stress like dance therapy, aroma therapy etc. . Dance therapy is the psychotherapeutic use of movement to emotional and physical integration of an individual. It can be used by patients to release tension. In aroma therapy, aroma from different oil extractions from plants like citronella, eucalyptus are applied through massage.

2.     Spa: Spa is also an effective way of stress management. In this process, systematic manipulation of soft tissue increases circulation and decrease muscle tension.

3.     Exercise: One must do exercise for minimum 10 minutes per day. Physical activity reduces stress.

4.     Hobby: One must do things which he/she likes to do for example gardening, stitching, cooking, playing etc. in their leisure time.

5.     Meditation: By doing meditation one can increase concentration power or get rid of distracting thoughts and also invokes the relaxation response.

6.     Yoga: Yoga is a psycho-somatic-spiritual discipline for achieving harmony between mind, body and soul. Yoga is mind-body practices. It has positive effect on fitness and physical flexibility with an effect on mental state. It also boost confidence and reduce anxiety.

7.     Nature: Wandering in natural scenery or breathing fresh air in outdoor surrounded by trees, flowers can relax one’s stressful mind.

8.     Music: Music decreases cortisol, epinephrine and norepinephrine. It can soothe or refresh one’s mind.

9.     Foods: Foods can also refresh or comfort mind in some way. Some food items are shown in video given below.

 

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Therefore, I would like to conclude that physical  activity, maintaining muscle mass along with nutritious foods one can manage stress and live a healthy life. Always find a recipe of one’s happiness, sing a song, dance, visit friends, relatives, talk and laugh with family and also with them.

 

 

Regards

Mousumi Gogoi

17^th June, 2020