如何克服壓力，更平衡地生活

What is stress?

Stress can be understood as a series of biological responses under specific conditions. These natural responses can cause significant distortions in our physical, mental, and behavioral health. Now in the 21st century, almost everyone is overwhelmed by the burdens of life.Almost every day, we have to do a series of work and tasks, and we feel physical, psychological, social, and sometimes even mental stress—we will explain these stresses in more detail below.

It's important to note that not all stress is harmful; in fact, mild stress can stimulate our creativity and resilience. We experience stress when faced with difficulties, such as completing a task before a deadline or encountering evil creatures in a haunted forest. The body reacts immediately to stress, producing chemicals to signal that you're ready to take on the challenge. At this time, our heart rate and mental capacity increase, and we feel a sudden surge of energy that gives us the courage to push our limits.

However, when stress eventually exceeds our ability to cope positively, it becomes negative stress. Generally, stress is not recurring, is manageable, and won't cause a breakdown; but when stress exceeds a critical threshold, people experience long-term or intermittent mental burden. In such cases, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Types of stress and their causes

physiological stressHigh-intensity physical labor, environmental pollution, and food allergies can all cause physiological stress. Individuals with these stresses are more prone to illness and fatigue, and may experience hormonal or biochemical imbalances. Engaging in strenuous physical activity can also lead to musculoskeletal misalignment or imbalances. Age and pregnancy can also make people more susceptible to physiological stress.

Psychological stressCognitive stress refers to a distorted mental health that arises from various emotions such as resentment, fear, frustration, sadness, anger, and bereavement. Furthermore, an accelerated sense of time, anxiety, and unattainable perfectionism can all lead to an inability to concentrate on work, thus generating cognitive stress.

social pressureSometimes this includes physical and psychological stress. Disharmony in family, relationships, or marriage often creates societal pressure. A lack of emotional or material support, or bankruptcy during difficult times, can make this stress more persistent.

Psychological and mental stressThis mainly includes conflicts of values and misalignments of core spiritual beliefs; psychological and mental stress usually manifests as self-criticism, self-loathing, and anxiety about unattainable perfectionism.

How stress affects the body

If stress is not effectively managed, it can harm the body. Prolonged, chronic stress levels can lead to psychological or mental illnesses. These illnesses can affect vital systems such as the cardiovascular, nervous, immune, respiratory, and digestive systems. Symptoms include headaches, palpitations, nausea, anxiety, insomnia, and allergies. Cardiovascular irritation and gastrointestinal discomfort are also common under stress.

Chronic stress can lead to imbalances in the body's substances. In the long run, this can suppress the body's healthy immune function and increase susceptibility to immune-related diseases.

How do modern people cope with stress?

1.Find the triggers of stressThe first step to overcoming stress is to find the cause. Sometimes physical problems may be the cause of your stress symptoms; otherwise, you may need the help of your doctor or psychologist to find the root of your stress.

Don't be shy about asking for help. Remember, "a problem that has been discussed is half solved," and the sooner you get help, the better you'll feel. If you can't manage your stress or find the source or solution, be sure to seek help from friends, family, or a therapist and private counselor.

2. Frequent social interactionStress and antisocial tendencies can lead to mental breakdown. The best way to get rid of anxiety, self-criticism, and self-loathing is to be with friends and loved ones. When facing stress, laughing or chuckling with others are effective coping mechanisms. You can eat together, sit on the sofa together, and focus on doing things together. Socializing can restore your cognitive abilities and allow your cardiovascular system to relax again.

3.Avoid using stimulants:After periods of stress, people often resort to alcohol, caffeine, and cocaine to stay awake. Stimulants not only have a short duration of action but also damage the nervous system. When feeling stressed, it's best to avoid drug abuse. My suggestion is to drink natural beverages, such as smoothies, to help you relax.

4.Sufficient sleep and exercise:A great way to relieve stress is to sweat more or get more sleep. Lack of sleep can affect your mood, behavior, and concentration. For exercise, set a daily goal for yourself, or make a list and complete the tasks one by one.

Furthermore, because the brain's melatonin secretion is affected, some highly stressful events often cause insomnia. Melatonin is the body's natural clock. It helps establish a sleep rhythm by altering the body's response to darkness, thus inducing sleep. Taking melatonin supplements is a natural way to improve insomnia in people with imbalanced biological clocks.

5.Reasonable dietYou are what you eat. Diet influences your daily behavior. Avoid junk food, refined sugar, and frozen foods. When stressed, consuming vitamins B1, B2, and B6 can help maintain normal nervous system function. Since most vitamin B12 comes from animal products, vegans and vegetarians can meet their daily vitamin needs by taking vitamin supplements.’

Author. Michael F. O

Michael F.O is a ravenous health writer with over five years of experience. He has to himself a chain of certification ranging from a university degree in Biochemistry to other professional honours. He has to himself a chain of certification ranging from a university degree in Biochemistry to other professional honors.