Will You Relax?

There’s no doubt that being stressed WILL take its toll on your mental and physical well-being.

Stress is also a necessary ‘evil’ as it allows the release of adrenaline which prepares our bodies for the ‘fight or flight’ response whenever we are in a demanding or stressful situation.

In short bursts, this is fine. However, if stress is allowed to accumulate over a longer period of time, then it can have an adverse affect on our health.

Here are the [tag-tec]symptoms of stress[/tag-tec]:

1. Our immune system can be put under strain which makes us susceptible to bugs and disease
2. Anxiety
3. Loss of appetite
4. Depression
5. A tendency to ‘comfort’ eat

Also, if you happen to be prone to drinking alcohol or smoking, you may find yourself indulging more than usual and become dependent on these ‘crutches’.

Sounds depressing, but there are things you can do (see the Stress Relief category).

As a starter, try to improve your response to stressful situations that occur in your everyday activities and routines.

Take it slowly and one-step at a time.

Here are some more news snippets re: stress -

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