Stress
For the relief of distress in a tranquil and understanding atmosphere.
Stress is part of our daily lives. Having to leave what we are comfortable with and change regular patterns creates stress. Facing fears and challenges can be daunting but we can resolve much of it and we can change and adapt our responses to minimise the discomfort.
Stress is not necessarily a bad thing. It motivates us and it is a survival mechanism that the body uses to recognise times of potential danger. However, too much stress causes the body to believe it is under attack and if the stress level becomes too high it can affect us both physically as well as psychologically and can lead to ill health and depression and anxiety.
The stress response is primarily a physical response. If the body believes it is under attack it will switch to “flight or fight” mode and prepare to help itself survive. It does this by releasing stress chemicals into the blood – such as adrenaline and cortisol – and these chemicals help to prepare the body for action. If however, the stress levels are maintained for a long period of time, the chemicals can stay in the body and these lead to symptoms of stress.
Common symptoms are irritability, tension, sleep disturbance, mood swings, anxiety, depression, inability to concentrate, low performance at work, outbursts of anger, crying easily, panic attacks, negative thinking, lack of motivation, loss of confidence, loss of libido, affect on appetite, and social withdrawal. Stress can also cause skin conditions, digestive problems such as stomach ulcers and I.B.S., headaches, muscular tension, high blood pressure and flu-like symptoms.
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