This time we at helloladies.lk thought of talking about stress. Why? Because we all deal with it daily and while it may help us get work done faster, it could also slow us down and distract us or hurt our well-being. Stress occurs when there is too much emotion.
Stress could happen for many reasons. Some of them could be
- Work stress
- Exam stress
- Relationship issues
- Family matters
- Illness
- Other problems
Do you know what happens when you are too stressed? The hormones cortisol, adrenaline and non-adrenaline start secreting in high levels and they get mixed into your blood stream causing stress. However if the levels of these hormones stay the same for long times, you will get sick due to stress. Some of these include.
- Anger and irritability
- Paranoia
- Excessive sweating and urination
- Indecisiveness
- Dizzy spells and stomach pains
- Inability to focus
- Negative thoughts
- Excessive smoking and drinking
Now, not everybody will have all these symptoms as it can vary from one person to the other, but stress is pretty much a gateway to a whole lot of diseases.
What are the complications caused by stress?
- High blood pressure
- Paralysis and heart disease
- Diabetes
- Depression
- Sleep disorders
- Gastritis and ulceration
- Sexual dysfunction
- Lowered immunity
So now you know what stress is caused. Now let us tell you how to control it using just a small trick but you will need to continue doing this for results.
First maintain a journal and use it to write down your stressful experiences with all details like date, time, place, people around you and why. This can help you identify triggers that can then be controlled.
Control your stress on your own
- Meditation and yoga
- Go outside to your favourite spot like the beach and listen to the waves, get in the water, listen to the sounds of nature.
- Regular exercising can destress your mind and body
- Enjoy family time
- Grow a fragrant potted plant near your work desk
- Eat a balanced diet
- Sleep enough
- Place importance on our hobbies like drawing, painting and the likes.
- Talk it out and find solutions to your issues
- Get closer with your family and build a strong support system
- Stay away from alcohol, cigarettes and electronic devices. They contribute to stress
And that’s how you can easily control your stress in a few simple and practical ways. Try these out and see how well they work for you.
