STRESS AFFECT HEALTH

SO HOW DOES STRESS AFFECT HEALTH

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COMMON STRESS MYTHS

There are many myths that have been passed down over the years. We hope we can dispel some of them here.

 Myth 1: Suffering from stress is a sign of weakness

This is completely wrong. This is borne from a bygone era workplace culture. Where employees were fearful that any signs of stress were symptomatic of not being able to cope.

The medical facts are that everyone will suffer from stress at some point in their life. It all depends on the circumstances we are in at that time and how we manage the stress.

 Myth 2: Stress is good for you

This is wrong. This is a very common misconception. Whilst stress can in fact be a good motivator for example the feeling you get as you stand on the starting line of a race. This acts as a boost to our bodies systems to power up the body.

But the fact is long term stress is harmful and can be the trigger of many illnesses.

 Myth 3: Stress only affects lazy people

This is completely wrong. There is no foundation to this at all. We all react differently to situations in life.

Our personal outlooks differ between us all, for instance the glass can be either half full or half empty. Like wise our reactions to situations are not all the same. To some a situation or task could be challenging and to others stressful. So stress affects each and everyone of us but we all react differently to each and every life event.

 Myth 4: Stress makes you infertile

Mostly wrong. Only in rare cases has this been found to be true.

The reality is that couples who are wanting to conceive are put under great pressure. From parents who are constantly seeking news that a new member of the family is on it's way. But also from the couple themselves when they are not immediately successful. This added stress can upset the woman's ovulation and has been known to reduce the men's sperm production. The best treatment in this case is to undergo stress reducing therapy.

 Myth 5: Stress relief is best with counseling

Wrong. For some individuals counseling is the best approach to reduce stress, but for other it is not.

There are many differing treatments for stress all of which have their own unique benefits that suit sufferers of stress. From alternative therapies such as the Stress Drip containing high doses of superior quality vitamins trace minerals, tryptophan and inositol (which induce calming and relaxation) and the antioxidant glutathione. This is administered intravenously. Through to conventional treatment such as administering drugs.

Reducing the stress we have in our lives can help us to manage our lives more effectively. How can we reduce this stress, simply by reviewing our life's and its potential problems, solutions and resources.

If you are, an ordinary family then you will have a home, car, job, children, pets, family, ageing parents and a number of other related responsibilities.

SYMPTOMS OF STRESS

Each and everyone of us reacts to stress in different ways.  But there are a number of common symptoms that are often present.

So how does stress affect health, the list below is typical of some of the main symptoms but is not exhaustive.

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Some of these symptoms are:-

  loss of appetite/or comfort eating

  irrational behavior

  constant anxiety

  muscle aches and pains and headaches

  poor memory and concentration

  loss of sex drive

  increased consumption of alcohol or cigarettes

  poor sleep

  compulsive stress and abdomen tightening

  acute tiredness

  skin problems

SOURCES OF STRESS

Change of any kind can induce stress:

 fear of the new, the unknown
 feelings of personal insecurity
 feelings of vulnerability
 fear of rejection
 need for approval
 lack of tolerance
 fear of conflict
 fear of taking a risk
 fear of developing trust
 fear of inability to cope with changed circumstances

Individual personality characteristics that can induce stress:

 low self-esteem
 feelings of over-responsibility
 fear of loss of control
 fear of failure, error, mistakes
 fear of being judged
 lack of belief in "being good enough''
 chronic striving to be "perfect''
 chronic guilt
 unresolved grief over a loss or a series of losses
 chronic anger, hostility, or depression

HOW DOES STRESS AFFECT HEALTH

No, not all stress is bad. A certain amount of stress or pressure as we said is necessary and will show a positive adaptation being made by the person.

But bad or negative stress is not good for us and this is called distress.

There are three degrees of stress: Low, optimum and high.

Low stress: This is distress leading to boredom, fatigue, frustration, or dissatisfaction.

Optimum stress: This is eustress (eustress is a positive form of stress, usually related to desirable events in person's life) leading to creativity, problem solving, progress, change, learning, and energetic satisfaction.

High stress: Esteem and irrational problem solving.

HEALTHY STRESS REDUCERS

    Go for a walk.
    Spend time in nature.
    Talk to a supportive friend.
    Sweat out tension with a good workout.
    Do something for someone else.
    Write in your journal.
    Take a long bath.
    Play with a pet.
    Work in your garden.
    Get a massage.
    Curl up with a good book.
    Take a yoga class.
    Listen to music.
    Watch a comedy.

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