Mental Stress

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Living with Mental Stress?

+THE BASICS
Stress is the body's natural defence against danger anticipation. It triggers chemicals that help us to cope with difficulty. However, excess stress can cause several health problems. Chronic stress disrupts normal body functions. It can suppress the immune system, upset digestive and reproductive systems, increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, induce migraine, high blood pressure, cardiac disorders and speed up the aging process. Stress very often leads to anxiety, depression, insomnia and other mental health problems.
+MANAGING YOUR DAY
Steps for stress management include exercise, healthy balanced diet, meditation, complementary therapy, yoga and communication with near ones. Remember that stress is a very normal condition and hence you should not feel isolated under stress. A psychiatric specialist or counsellor can help you in coping with stress and care for your emotional well-being. Alternative therapy including music therapy, aromatherapy or reflexology relaxes you and helps in peaceful sleep. Medication is prescribed only for severe stress.

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