Check out this Tips for Managing Stress and avoid Nervous Breakdown
Managing stress as we go about our daily activities does
not come by easily. Stress refers to the condition capable of unbalancing homeostasis
in the body. Stress is an inevitable part of life ranging from physical stress
which includes change in weather conditions, increase in body temperature;
emotional stress: anger, fear; to bacteria invasion in the body causing
infection in the body causing infection and sickness.
not come by easily. Stress refers to the condition capable of unbalancing homeostasis
in the body. Stress is an inevitable part of life ranging from physical stress
which includes change in weather conditions, increase in body temperature;
emotional stress: anger, fear; to bacteria invasion in the body causing
infection in the body causing infection and sickness.
Stress can be both beneficial-physiological stress is muscular
exercise with its attendant imbalance in the body for example mild hypoxia,
which might result in the production of ketone in the body. On the other hand,
worry and anxiety could be classified as negative stress.
exercise with its attendant imbalance in the body for example mild hypoxia,
which might result in the production of ketone in the body. On the other hand,
worry and anxiety could be classified as negative stress.
Stress of any kind whether it be physical or
neurologic can cause an immediate and marked increase in Adrenocorticotropic
Hormone, ACTH secretion by the anterior pituitary followed within minutes by adrenocorticotropic
secretion of cortisol. Cortisol is an emergency stress hormone secreted at any
incidence of stress. It mobilizes labile proteins and make amino acids available
to needy cells in the synthesis of essential substance need for life. Various
stressor of the body includes infections, intense mild/heat, and surgery,
almost any deliberating disease including schizophrenia, rheumatoid arthritis
and poliomyelitis amongst others.
neurologic can cause an immediate and marked increase in Adrenocorticotropic
Hormone, ACTH secretion by the anterior pituitary followed within minutes by adrenocorticotropic
secretion of cortisol. Cortisol is an emergency stress hormone secreted at any
incidence of stress. It mobilizes labile proteins and make amino acids available
to needy cells in the synthesis of essential substance need for life. Various
stressor of the body includes infections, intense mild/heat, and surgery,
almost any deliberating disease including schizophrenia, rheumatoid arthritis
and poliomyelitis amongst others.
Short and Long
Term Effects of Stress
Term Effects of Stress
During periods of increased stress, the immune cells
which produces antibodies are bathed (immersed) in molecules, which essentially
tell them to stop fighting. These molecules, which are cortisol molecules,
suppresses the immune system and inflammatory pathways rendering the body more susceptible
to disease (Onyinyechi, 2016). Other significant effects of stress include
prolonged healing time because of increased blood clotting time, reduction in
ability to cope with vaccinations and heightened vulnerability to viral
infection.
which produces antibodies are bathed (immersed) in molecules, which essentially
tell them to stop fighting. These molecules, which are cortisol molecules,
suppresses the immune system and inflammatory pathways rendering the body more susceptible
to disease (Onyinyechi, 2016). Other significant effects of stress include
prolonged healing time because of increased blood clotting time, reduction in
ability to cope with vaccinations and heightened vulnerability to viral
infection.
On a long time scale, effects of stress are seen in
impaired cognition-trouble in remembering and learning, decreased thyroid
function amongst others.
impaired cognition-trouble in remembering and learning, decreased thyroid
function amongst others.
Tips for Managing Stress
Simple both effective way of combating stress includes
exercise, relaxation, deep breathing, consulting a specialist, amongst others.
exercise, relaxation, deep breathing, consulting a specialist, amongst others.
Stress can be managed effectively by adhering to the
following tips:
following tips:
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Avoid caffeine, alcohol and nicotine or at least
reduce the consumption. Caffeine and nicotine are stimulants and have the
potency of increasing the level of stress rather than reduce it. Alcohol, a
stimulant in small quantities but a depressant when taken in large quantities.
Therefore, using alcohol as a way to alleviate stress is not ultimately
helpful. Reduction in the intake of refined sugar. - ·
Physical activity is encouraged including brisk walking,
engaging in daily routine of physical activity-exercise. It also improve the
quality of your sleep. Stressful situations increase the level of stress
hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol in the body also called ‘fight or flight’
hormones. Physical exercise can serve as a surrogate too metabolise the excessive
stress hormones and restore your body and mind to a calmer, more relaxed state. - ·
Get more sleep: the lack of sleep is a significant
cause of stress rather than relying on meditation, aim at maximise your relaxation
before going to sleep. Reduce mentally demanding task several hours to sleep
like reading and playing soft tunes. - ·
Talk with a friend: talking is a means of releasing
some built-up tension. Stress can cloud one’s judgment and prevent one from seeing
things clearly.
Remember, stress is a normal part of life but at times,
it may be too much and feels out of control.
it may be too much and feels out of control.