Stress is now an epidemic!! Unfortunatley, this fact is hardly surprising given the current situation of the world we live in. Many of my clients battle with some form of stress from time to time, and for some it is a constant. I can see the effects of stress right in front of me and it is very concerning. I have decided to write this entry to hopefully make people realise that there may be a problem, and there are ways to relieve it.
Stress that is not treated can lead to serious illness. A person who feels ongoing and unresolved stress may go on to develop significant medical illnesses or an anxiety disorder (which in turn can lead to a clinical depression).
Long term exposure to stress takes the form of general adoption syndrome. It occurs in response to long term exposure to the causes of stress. This phenomenon is commonly visible, both in employers and employees of the corporate sector, where new challenges emerge on a daily basis. Projects have to be executed in time. Sales targets have to be met. Statistics have to be presented in board meetings. This results in continuous arousal of the body. When this arousal becomes chronic, stress related problems appear.
Stress hormones that remain in an elevated state in the blood for long time can become toxic and affect the cells of the body. The level of fat also increases, causing cardiovascular problems. The immune system is emaciated and the body becomes prone to infectious diseases, including cancer. The moods go down steeply and physical and mental exhaustion takes over.
There are many ways in which you can reduce your stress including~
- Exercise
- Meditation
- Yoga
- Massage
- Tai Chi
- Aromatheraphy
I hope i have inspired you to act if you have an unhealthy stress level and i am more than willing to help if that is what you need.
Stress less!!!
Lachlan
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