Dealing with stress is something that many people can have some difficulty in doing. Some people are natural with how they deal with their stress, and it works well for them. Others are completely lost when trying to figure out how to deal with their stress, and then there are those who simply try to ignore their stress. Stress, any kind of stress regardless of what it is, can put pressure on a person’s mental and physical health. When not dealt with, the stress builds and can cause difficulties for the person later on. Over time, the impact of the building stress will begin to show on a person, either in the form of depression, frustration, anger, changes in mood and behavior, or as physical problems with the heart, stomach and more. It is not something that can be ignored, which unfortunately is what most will try to do.
There are many different ways that a person can try and deal with their stress. It all depends on the person, what kind of life they live and what they are willing to do in order to make their selves feel better. One way that people will alleviate the pressures of their life is to become involved with a hobby. Artistic people will often use art as their outlet. An artist may spend hours painting, a musician will play their instrument after work or school and a sculpture will ensure they have an endless supply of clay available and ready so they can get to work with the right inspiration. Even a literary artist will spend hours writing about a world they escape to when the day has become too much. If you don’t feel your outlet lies in the artistic field, however, there are other options. Going to the gym and working off the day’s or week’s frustration can help to release the built up energy as well as tone your body. Others find listening to music and letting their mind wander as their imagination goes to work, or even letting their mind clear is another way of releasing stress. Meditation is a popular activity that many will partake in. If none of these work, one could try talking to someone. First, talking to someone who might be causing you aggravation and working differences out might help, though talking to a loved one or even a counselor could be a very good idea.
Thinking about talking to a counselor or therapist does not mean that one is crazy. In fact, making the choice to speak to a professional in order to sort out some things in one’s life makes for a very rational and sane decision, because they are looking to improve their welfare and there is nothing wrong with that. Looking for an online counselor is extremely easy and convenient for most. Just do a quick search online and endless links and sites for online counseling can be found. Communicating with an online therapist can help one to target what might be causing them their stress and then deal with it accordingly. Online therapy provides an excellent opportunity for one to find an appropriate way to identify and deal with their daily stresses.
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Hi, I'm a 21 year old college students working two jobs and taking 16 credit hours on an average semester. I am suffering form some serious side effects due to stress like hives, and stomach problems. I want to stop it but ive tried yoga, working out, reading, witting, video games, but i can't seem to find anything does anybody have some original suggestions or something that works for them?
March 11, 2009 - 10:20pmThis Comment
I totally believe that stress impacts the immune system. I started treating myself to a massage on a regular basis about six months ago, and since then, I've not only been able to handle stress better, but I don't get sick as often as I used to. Even when my kids are passing around colds, I either somehow escape them or I'll get a really mild version of what they have.
December 19, 2008 - 3:36pmThis Comment
your welcome and we all have to remember that we have to stay calm.
Dr. Jennifer Baxt
December 19, 2008 - 11:59amComplete Counseling Solutions
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For years, people used to debate whether stress had any affect on health, but according to the National Institutes of Health, stress cannot only hurt our bodies, it can hurt our minds.
“It’s long been known that blood pressure and cholesterol levels go up in people who are stressed. Studies have now linked chronic stress with cardiovascular problems like hypertension, coronary heart disease and stroke.”
And according to Dr. Esther Sternberg, the immune system is also affected by stress. Chronic stress can backfire and cause people to heal more slowly.
In addition, certain hormones that are released when stressed, such as cortisol and catecholamines, have been tied to the long-term affects of stress.
Dr. Bruce McEwen of Rockefeller University explains that chronic stress can also have adverse affects on the brain.
““Hyperactivity of the stress response results in changes over time in the circuitry of the brain,” he says.
Brain cells bombarded by stress signals have little time to recover and eventually start to shrink. That may explain why higher levels of stress hormones are associated with low memory in some studies.
Also, people who are under stress may tend to make lifestyle choices that are less than healthy such as reaching for eating comfort foods laden with fat, drinking more or skipping exercise.
Thanks Complete Counseling for the reminder that stress is a serious health consideration and there are options for treatment.
December 19, 2008 - 11:35amThis Comment