In today's world, as the economy changes rapidly, we see ourselves doing many things at the same time. We've become multitasked so as to meet up daily expenses and we end up becoming exhausted.
And in the process of looking for daily income, we overwork or drain our selves, emotionally, physically, intellectually etc. It's understandable that relying on one source of income can make one unstable financially especially in this part of the world "NIGERIA ''.
I've seen a lot of people who get sick or break down in the middle of working, and deep findings made me realized that these set of people don't get enough rest, because they are civil Servants, business owners, freelancers, students and parents to kids at the same time, and as such they hardly have the time to relax so as to calm the stressed body.
I've also experienced stress in school as a student, and it wasn't a good experience to be honest, so I'll share ways I used to overcome stress as a student.
FIRSTLY, WHAT IS STRESS?
STRESS
Is the emotional pressure suffered by human or is the state produced by a change in an environment that is perceived as challenges threaten, and is damaging to the person dynamic balance or equilibrium.
When a person is stressed, he or she feels agitated, disturbed and worry a lot, and this could lead to medical conditions if not taken care of.
NOTE: Stress affect the whole body of an individual which include physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual and social aspect etc.
The way we response to stress is highly individualized, that is to say the way my body reacts when I'm stressed may be different from the way your body react when you're stressed. For e.g when I'm stressed, I loss weight, loss appetite, have blurry vision and experience migraine often. Whilst some people tend to bloat up, have increased appetite etc.
SOME OF THE MEDICAL CONDITIONS, STRESS CAN CAUSE ARE:
(1) INSOMNIA
This is a difficulty in falling or staying asleep.
Treatment
•Avoid taking caffeine, nicotine and alcohol
•In the treatment of this medical condition, using sleeping pills is recommendable but should be limited as much pills can cause another health condition.
(2) DEPRESSION
This is a condition related with the lowering of a person's mood such as BIPOLAR DISORDER.
Treatment
• Have a talk with a therapist
• Take antidepressant medication.
(3)CONSTIPATION
Is a situation where you may have lesser than 3 bowel movements a week.
Treatment
• Take more water
• Avoid much alcohol intake
• Eat healthy foods instead of junks.
(4) ANXiETY
This is the excessive fear and worry about life situations.
THE FOLLOWING MAY OCCUR DURING ANXIETY:
Fast heart rate (pulse)
Rapid breathing ( respiration)
Sweating
Feeling tired etc.
Treatment
• Eat healthy
• Avoid caffeine
• Sleep regularly
• Regular exercises etc.
(5) HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE(H.B.P)
This occurs when the force exerted on the walls of the blood vessels is too high.
When the blood pressure is high(140/90 mmHg), it is known as HYPERTENSION
When the blood pressure is low, it is called HYPOTENSION.
The normal blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg.
Treatment
• Exercise regularly
• Quit smoking
• Eat healthy diet
• Limit your alcohol intake.
• Maintain a moderate weight, if you're obese.
We have other health conditions below as a result of stress:
• Muscle tension
• Stroke
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Acne
• Memory Impairment etc.
NOTE: anything that can cause an individual to experience stress is known as STRESSOR.
We have different types of Stressor:
• Physical stressor: they include heat, cold, chemical agents etc.
• Physiological Stressor: they include pain, fatigue etc.
• Psychological stressor: they include fear of failing examination, losing of jobs etc.
All the factors listed above are stressors that can happen to any individual regardless of their status.
GENERAL WAYS WE CAN ALLEVIATE STRESS
