Stress:
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The Vice and Virtues of Stress.
Stress. It’s what moves us forward. It’s what holds us back.
Stress, though sometimes a vice and other times a virtue, is a
normal part of our lives. Without some stress we might never
finish deadlines. Sometimes we can be overwhelmed by stress, which
may actually cause us to become stagnant or depressed.
Excessive stress can come between us and loved ones. On the
negative end of the spectrum, too much stress puts our lives out
of balance. We neglect work, relationships and creative hobbies.
If you experience high levels of stress because you are always
working to make more money to buy more material possessions, you
may begin to feel incomplete or empty. Stress can suck up your
energy and vitality, taking away the simple pleasures such as
enjoying a delicious gourmet meal or breathing fresh air while
watching the sunset.
Too much stress can lead to health problems. Headaches, upset
stomachs, ulcers, rashes, insomnia, high blood pressure, heart
disease and stroke can all be the result of too much stress.
Stress is your body’s way of dealing with perceived threats. In
the past, humans felt stress when animals or rival humans
threatened their lives. Today, stress is usually self-imposed when
we take on more than we can chew either physically or mentally.
Responding to a perceived danger, our bodies go on red alert when
under stress. All systems of the body go into protection mode: the
immune system, digestive system as well as the brain, heart and
lungs. Stress can interfere with your bodily processes, leading to
high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and heart disease.
Negative stress can exacerbate existing medical conditions. People
who do not view stress as a positive influence tend to hold onto
feelings of distrust, rejection, anger and depression.
On a positive note, you can harness your stress for good, to move
yourself and others forward. By managing stress, you will reap the
positive benefits of good stress. By allowing just the right
amount of stress to move us forward, we are less likely to become
bored. Stress may compel us to complete a worthwhile project.
Positive stress brings color and flavor to our lives. We all
thrive under a certain amount of stress especially when it comes
to competitions. Stress even propels some of us to confront our
fears and other people so we can work out problems, ultimately
relieving the stress and feeling at peace with others and
ourselves.
By working through the stress in our lives, we overcome sorrows,
enrich other people’s experience of the world and feel less
frustrated or confused. Researchers who study stress suggest it is
important to work out stress before stress leads to more serious
mental illnesses.
According to one survey, nearly three-quarters of adults feel
great stress on a weekly basis. Experts say 22.7 million Americans
will suffer from an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives.
Stress can be positive or negative. Stressors -- the situations,
issues or actions that cause stress -- can be short-term or
chronic. Some people feel chronic stress when they imagine a
threat, are in confined places or in crowds. Chronic stressors
include isolation, noise, infection, hunger, long-term
relationship problems, a high-pressure job, loneliness and debt or
financial worries. Once the stressor has passed, you should find
your levels of stress hormones return to normal.
On the other hand, short-term stress has to do with the fight or
flight response. Your body responds to short-term stress whenever
you feel threatened.
Stress can be the result of external situations such as an abusive
relationship or poor working conditions. Stress can also be the
result of internal situations or stressors such as worrying or
having pessimistic thoughts about the future.
To most effectively manage your stress, first identify if the
stress is external or internal. If the stress is internal, you
have all the power to eliminate the stress by making your
perceptions, feelings and thoughts more positive.
If the stress you are experiencing is the result of external
situations, make the necessary changes to your behavior. Take
breaks if your job is stressful. Get out of an abusive
relationship. Make new friends. See a debt counselor. Take up
yoga.
Ultimately, the good news about stress is that you have more power
over stress than you may realize.
If you have trouble dealing with stress, we
recommend using
Extress.
Extress is a homeopathic and nutrition
supplement that is exceptionally effective in providing the body
with the nutritional requirements which aid the body during
periods of stress, tension, anxiety, minor phobic reactions and
complaints of generalized patterns of anxious discomfort.
The natural ingredients in Extress complement the body's natural powers
to reduce stress and anxiety. The specific doctor-formulated Extress
formula naturally diminishes emotional sensitivity and mood
swings, calms and focuses attention, relaxes muscles and reduces the possibility of stress-induced head pain and muscle aches.
Extress also helps diminish hyperactivity, aggression and anger
outbursts.
