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Things you should know
• Stress is normal in life. It Could either makes us learn and grow or destroy and damage
us.
• Stress releases powerful neurochemicals and hormones that prepare us for action (to
fight or flee).
• If there is no action taken, the stress responses can create or worsen health problems.
• Prolonged, unexpected stress damages you the most.
• Drugs, pain medicines, alcohols And smoking -- actually worsen the stress and can
make us more reactive (sensitive) to further stress.
• While there are promising treatments for stress, the management of stress is mostly
dependent on the ability and willingness of a person to make the changes necessary for
a healthy lifestyle.
SIDE EFFECTS OF STRESS
1) Stress leads to slow healing
2) Stress shrinks the brain
3) Stress prematurely ages children
4) Stress could negatively affect your child’s genes
5) Stress makes colds worse
6) Stress can cause memory problems
7) Stress can lead to depression and anxiety disorder
TIPS TO FIGHT STRESS
• Meditate
• Yoga
• Time out
• Spend time is in the sun, it makes a person happier
• Sleep well
• Spend time in nature
• Exercise (Cardio, for 30 mins or hour It can give you the runners high)
• Spend time with others and socialize
Sharing your stress with people who have simpler situation can reduce stress.
• Talk to an adult, a trust person or tell a counselor
• Laugh and smile a lot, it makes a person happy.
• Holding hands with a loved one, can alleviate feelings of stresses well as physical pain.
• A morning kiss and hug can help prevent stress related illness. It trigger hormones that help a
person deal with pressure
TIME MANAGEMENT
• GET ORGANIZED
• STOP PROCRASTINATING
LISTEN TO MUSIC THAT CAN LIGHTEN YOUR MOOD
• SINGING REDUCES FEELINGS OR STRESS, DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
DISORDER. IT INCREASES OXYGEN TO THE LUNGS. IT ALSO IMPROVES
POSTURE.
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Keep a journal of your thoughts and
feelings.
Crying flushes out unhealthy
bacteria from the human body,
which strengthens the immune
system while relieving stress.
However if suffering from extreme
stress it might worsen the condition.
Play sports