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How to cope with stress

There are different degrees of stress and different causes of stress. The hardest part of stress is coping with it. People have different opinions on taking medication for their own personal beliefs or opinions so taking medication to relieve their stress is not their way to cope. However, it is crucial to cope with your stress positively and effectively before it gets out of control. Here are some tips to cope with the stress provided by the Center for Disease Control:

Take care of yourself.

·       Eat healthy, well-balanced meals

·       Exercise on a regular basis

·       Get plenty of sleep

·       Give yourself a break if you feel stressed out

Talk to others. Share your problems and how you are feeling and coping with a parent, friend, counselor, doctor, or pastor.

Avoid drugs and alcohol. These may seem to help, but they can create additional problems and increase the stress you are already feeling.

Take a break. If news events are causing your stress, take a break from listening or watching the news.

Recognize when you need more help. If problems continue or you are thinking about suicide, talk to a psychologist, social worker, or professional counselor.

Mariam Gakou

Reference-

Tips for Coping with Stress|Publications|Violence Prevention|Injury Center|CDC. (2019, September 3). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/suicide/copingwith-stresstips.html.

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There are many different reasons and cause as to why humans Stress a lot. Some stress is good and some stress isn’t. for example, according to the article Causes of Stress, “ More than half of Americans say they fight with friends and loved ones because of stress, and more than 70% say they experience real physical and emotional symptoms. ” We all have deferent stress triggers and different ways we cope with our stress. Here are some popular cause of stress listed below

Causes of stress 1. Not being happy at work 2. School 3. Money 4. Discrimination 5. Relationships 6. Trying to lose weight 7. Divorce 8. Death 9. Work 10. Losing your job

There are many more different causes of stress that can put a person into emotional distress. And it is normal to stress at any age, for example, college students may be stressing overpassing their exams right now. As long as we pick our selves up in a positive way we will get through them.

Goldberg, J. (2018, March 11). Common Causes of Stress & Their Effect on Your Health. Retrieved November 18, 2019, from https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/causes-of-stress#1-2.

Mariamu Tunkara

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Symptoms of Stress

“Stress can have wide ranging effects on emotions, mood and behavior” (The American Institute of Stress). Symptoms of stress include Frequent headaches, jaw clenching or pain Gritting, grinding teeth Stuttering or stammering Tremors, trembling of lips, hands Neck ache, back pain, muscle spasms Light headedness, faintness, dizziness Ringing, buzzing or “popping sounds Frequent blushing, sweating Cold or sweaty hands, feet Dry mouth, problems swallowing Frequent colds, infections, herpes sores Rashes, itching, hives, “goose bumps” Unexplained or frequent “allergy” attacks Heartburn, stomach pain, nausea Excess belching, flatulence Constipation, diarrhea, loss of control Difficulty breathing, frequent sighing Sudden attacks of life threatening panic Chest pain, palpitations, rapid pulse Frequent urination Diminished sexual desire or performance Excess anxiety, worry, guilt, nervousness Increased anger, frustration, hostility Depression, frequent or wild mood swings Increased or decreased appetite. There are many more symptoms of stress but these are the most common ones. 

How stress affects your body and behavior. (2019, April 4). Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-symptoms/art-20050987.

Jianka Desir 

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Stress

Stress has been an ongoing issue on the rise in America. People of different ages may deal with stress for many reasons. Some of these reasons may vary between schoolwork, everyday jobs, family, and economic status. In 2019, 94% of people reported that they experience stress in their workplace (Stress.org). Stress also has a domino effect, meaning if a person gets stressed out in one aspect of their lives, it would influence another aspect. As stated on Stress.org, 76% of US workers said that the stress they accumulate at their workplace has a direct influence on their personal relationships. 

https://www.stress.org/42-worrying-workplace-stress-statistics

Deniel Tarnopolskiy

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Medications that can be used to treat stress.

According to the article written by MedlinePlus.gov. Feelings of stress are a reaction to things happening in your life, not a mental health problem, so there's no specific medication for stress. However, there are various medications available which can help to reduce or manage some of the signs of stress.

For example, your doctor might offer to prescribe:

 1. Sleeping pills or minor tranquillisers if you're having trouble sleeping. 

2. Antidepressants if you're experiencing depression or anxiety. 

3. Medication to treat any physical symptoms of stress, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or high blood pressure. 

Ecotherapy 

Ecotherapy is a way of improving your wellbeing and self-esteem by spending time in nature. This can include physical exercise in green spaces or taking part in a gardening or conservation project.

Complementary therapies

You may find certain complementary therapies that help people manage feelings of stress. These might include:

1. yoga and meditation 

2. acupuncture

3. aromatherapy 

4. massage.

- Nathanael Stamp 

Reference: 

Medications that can used to treat stress. (2016, August 9). Retrieved from https://medlineplus.gov/stress.html and https://www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health/good-mental-health/stress-and-your-health.