ACUTE STRESS - What Causes Stress
Article by Darlene Siddons
STRESS ERASER - What Causes Stress
Listing the causes of stress is tricky to say the least. A stress condition can be real or perceived, and it is solely dependant on the individual. Some of the basic common reasons are:
Life's Situations
Attitude
Could by your genes
Smoking
Work
Commuting
Finances
Low self esteem
Regardless of the cause, stress starts certain changes in the body that are designed to give it a quick burst of energy, the body goes through the following changes when faced with a stressful situation:
-The adrenal glands release adrenaline and stress hormones that trigger certain organs to go into action.
-Your breathing becomes faster and more shallow which creates the body to take in more oxygen.
-The liver releases more blood sugar to provide more energy.
-The heart beats faster and blood pressure rises to increase the oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.
-Blood flow to the brain and muscles is increased and reduced to the digestive organs.
So each time there is a stress situation this is what our bodies go thru, then if there is chronic stress the body stays in high alert and that is when we get high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, damaged blood vessels, decreased mental skills, weakened immune system, heart disease, inflammation in the body, drinking, over eating, depression and headaches.
What we need to do is identify our individual cause of stress, and be specific, make a list; don't just say it is my job or it is my relationship or it is my kids. Get really specific because the next step is to list ways of reducing that stress, so the more specific you can be on your identifying list the easier it will be to list ways of reducing it.
The list for reduction of stress could go a little like this:
Meditate daily
Take a walk on lunch hour
Take a walk in the evenings
Do deep breathing exercises during the day
Go to bed earlier a! nd make it your sanctuary
Take at least 30 minutes a day just for you
Listen to motivation tapes or music on your commute
Eat healthy organic foods
Go on an anti-inflammatory dietYogaProgressive Muscle Relaxation
Guided imagery
Laughing
Making love
Long relaxing bath with candles and music
I am sure you can make your own list, it is fun to think of the ways you can make your self happy and joyful and lead you into a less stressful life...go play and find your own ways....
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone." -Lin Yutang-
About the AuthorMy life is a work in progress; my current passion is health and wellness in the arena of organic food, holistic health, natural wellness and sharing information with the physically challenged. I reside in my own personal wellness center retreat and sanctuary in California and this affords me to bring to you my wisdom, knowledge and spiritual self in my writings Darlene Siddons http://www.spiritedboutique.com
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