Stress
Riya, a successful lawyer who prided herself on being a high achiever, found herself feeling constantly overwhelmed, anxious, and irritable. Her sleep was disrupted, her appetite had decreased, and her energy levels were at an all-time low. Despite being used to juggling multiple cases, working long hours, and managing high-pressure situations with ease, stress had now become a monster she couldn’t control. As she sat in her office, staring blankly at her computer screen, Riya couldn’t help but wonder how stress had taken over her life so completely.
But she needs to realize that there are types of stress
Acute Stress
Acute stress is when you feel worried or scared about something happening right now. Your body prepares to deal with it, and once it’s over, the stress goes away too. It’s like feeling scared on a rollercoaster ride but feeling happy and excited once it’s over.
Chronic Stress
When you feel worried or scared for a long time, like days, weeks, or even months. This can happen when you have a big problem that doesn’t go away, like being bullied at school, or when you’re always worried about something, like a sick family member. Chronic stress can make you feel tired, sad, or sick, and it’s important to talk to someone you trust to get help.
Acute Stress
Acute stress is when you feel worried or scared about something happening right now. Your body prepares to deal with it, and once it’s over, the stress goes away too. It’s like feeling scared on a rollercoaster ride but feeling happy and excited once it’s over.
Chronic Stress
When you feel worried or scared for a long time, like days, weeks, or even months. This can happen when you have a big problem that doesn’t go away, like being bullied at school, or when you’re always worried about something, like a sick family member. Chronic stress can make you feel tired, sad, or sick, and it’s important to talk to someone you trust to get help.
Physical effects of stress on the body include
Increased heart rate
& blood pressure
Digestive
problems
Weakened immune
system
Muscle tension
and pain
Sleep
problems
Weight gain or
loss
Skin
problems
Reduced sex
drive
But stress doesn’t just affect us individually. It can also have broader social and economic consequences. Workplace stress, for example, is estimated to cost US employers over $300 billion per year in absenteeism, turnover, and healthcare costs.
It can be caused by various situations
Even happy events can cause stress?
Some of these situations are often thought of as happy events. For example, you might feel expected to be happy or excited about getting married or having a baby. But these events can bring big changes, and you might experience new or unusual demands. So they can still feel very stressful. This can be difficult to deal with, especially if you also feel pressure to be positive.
So how can we manage stress effectively?
The good news is that there are many strategies we can use to reduce
stress and its impact on our lives. Here are a few
Exercise
Regular exercise has been shown to reduce stress levels and improve mood. Whether it’s a brisk walk, a yoga class, or a trip to the gym, getting your body moving is a great way to manage stress.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness practices like meditation and deep breathing can help reduce stress and improve emotional regulation. By focusing on the present moment, we can reduce feelings of overwhelm and anxiety.
Social support
Connecting with friends, family, or a support group can help us feel more connected and less stressed. Simply talking about our feelings with someone we trust can be a powerful stress-reducer.
Time management
Poor time management can be a major source of stress. By setting priorities, creating to-do lists, and delegating tasks when possible, we can reduce the feeling of overwhelm and increase our sense of control.
Self-care
Taking care of our physical and emotional needs is essential for managing stress. This includes getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, and engaging in activities we enjoy
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