In the times we are living today, in a fast paced world where we are pulled into many different directions by work, school and family demands and where information, often alarming and threatening (threats of war, a struggling economy, etc.), bombards us 24/7 through many different means of
communication and technology, it is often hard to take time to “sit and smell
the roses” and leave all the noise out.
We push forth and work through the stressors of the day without much time to assess the impact that they have on our wellbeing and our states of mind. Many of us experience the consequences of stress in many different forms, physically, emotionally, etc. usually without even noticing it. We can be impatient, often rude and even aggressive toward others. We may have a really hard time focusing or staying on task at work or school, or can find it hard to retain information. We may experience insomnia, whether by having a hard time falling asleep or not being able to stay asleep during the night. Some of us suffer from tension pain in our backs, neck and shoulders. What is worse an increasing number of us are
experiencing more serious consequences of stress manifested rough psychophysiological or stress related illnesses. Indeed, while many of us may find ourselves getting over one cold, just to catch another, others may suffer from more serious health issues such as, heart disease, high blood pressure and stress-related autoimmune illnesses.
Although most of us (some more than others) are built to adjust to changing situations and threats, whether perceived or real, very few are equipped or trained to deal with stress or shocking events for too long of a time. Thus, regardless of how “resilient” to stress a person may be, under a prolonged experience of stress most people will end up enduring physical an or psychological consequences that have the potential of becoming lethal .
How do we cope with stress? While some people find healthy outlets to deal with oderate amounts of stress, others under sustained, inescapable pressure may find solace in less ealthy ways. Some overeat or binge-eat, especially at night, ingesting large quantities of highly caloric foods, others may recur to excessive use of alcohol and drugs, and some may become involved in risky and potentially hazardous behaviors, that can bring mporary yet insufficient relief at the expense of their long –term wellbeing.
This is blog is part 1 of a series addressing stress and anxiety. We would like you to participate with your comments. You may use the questions below to guide you: ·
- What are the stressors (events, people, situations) that affect you the most?
- How do you handle stress? What has worked for you and what has not? ·
- What would you recommend to someone going through a difficult pressure-ridden time?
communication and technology, it is often hard to take time to “sit and smell
the roses” and leave all the noise out.
We push forth and work through the stressors of the day without much time to assess the impact that they have on our wellbeing and our states of mind. Many of us experience the consequences of stress in many different forms, physically, emotionally, etc. usually without even noticing it. We can be impatient, often rude and even aggressive toward others. We may have a really hard time focusing or staying on task at work or school, or can find it hard to retain information. We may experience insomnia, whether by having a hard time falling asleep or not being able to stay asleep during the night. Some of us suffer from tension pain in our backs, neck and shoulders. What is worse an increasing number of us are
experiencing more serious consequences of stress manifested rough psychophysiological or stress related illnesses. Indeed, while many of us may find ourselves getting over one cold, just to catch another, others may suffer from more serious health issues such as, heart disease, high blood pressure and stress-related autoimmune illnesses.
Although most of us (some more than others) are built to adjust to changing situations and threats, whether perceived or real, very few are equipped or trained to deal with stress or shocking events for too long of a time. Thus, regardless of how “resilient” to stress a person may be, under a prolonged experience of stress most people will end up enduring physical an or psychological consequences that have the potential of becoming lethal .
How do we cope with stress? While some people find healthy outlets to deal with oderate amounts of stress, others under sustained, inescapable pressure may find solace in less ealthy ways. Some overeat or binge-eat, especially at night, ingesting large quantities of highly caloric foods, others may recur to excessive use of alcohol and drugs, and some may become involved in risky and potentially hazardous behaviors, that can bring mporary yet insufficient relief at the expense of their long –term wellbeing.
This is blog is part 1 of a series addressing stress and anxiety. We would like you to participate with your comments. You may use the questions below to guide you: ·
- What are the stressors (events, people, situations) that affect you the most?
- How do you handle stress? What has worked for you and what has not? ·
- What would you recommend to someone going through a difficult pressure-ridden time?
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