The misdeed of stress

Stress accompanies the bad and the good moments in our lives. Without stress, we probably could not survive. However, when it becomes ubiquitous, it can be a serious threat to our health.

What is stress

It is a normal response of our body. You take a walk in the woods and find yourself face to face with a bear. In your body, as in the bear's body, where the situation is also stressful, a chain reaction occurs, starting in the brain, leading to the production of cortisol from the adrenal glands. This will activate a first area of the brain, the cerebral cortex, in order to react to stressful stimuli, to allow escape, attack or standing still. Your lungs store more oxygen, your heart beat faster, your spleen produces more red blood cells, your blood pressure rises to carry more oxygen, your intestines to digest constantly allow your muscles have more energy and get your hair standing on end as the fur of the bear which gives it a larger and apparently more formidable. The bear turned around and walked away. Phew! Under the effect of cortisol, a second area of your brain, the hippo campus, soothes your reaction. You come home and, by checking the combination of the lottery, you find that you're holding the winning ticket for the jackpot! Same scenario: Your pupils dilate to improve your vision, your lungs absorb more oxygen, your adrenal glands secrete cortisol again ... Big day! Two situations, one painful and pleasant one for which the stress response and its effect on your body will be the same. Every day millions of people find themselves in similar situations, unforeseen or new, and the feeling of not being in control of these situations or that they represent a threat to them. Delays associated with road traffic, financial problems, new boss or baby on the horizon are, for example, so many situations that trigger a stress response.

The misdeeds of stress

Certainly the stress response may be useful for some occasions. However, activated too frequently, it gradually becomes harmful. First, your body releases its stored sugar and fat. You get frustrated, under constant fatigue. Perhaps you are anxious, have memory loss and perhaps you drank too much coffee, alcohol or smoked tobacco. You become more vulnerable to colds and flu. In fact, if your stress not control, the body energy needs exceed its production capacity and stress becomes chronic. It is this step that may arise insomnia, changes in personality or misjudgments. Henceforth, your stress can affect your brain and your immune and cardiovascular systems. Cortisol can damage the cells in your brain, restrict your cognitive abilities and increase depression and irritability. Your vulnerability to infection is increased. Without adequate blood supply, you become vulnerable to intestinal mucous ulcers, and the elasticity of blood vessels may be damaged by tension and heart rate too high. Voting body becomes more susceptible to certain diseases.

Manage your stress

We are all different. An effective solution to the stress for one will be different for another. However. you can't go wrong if you proceed to the following steps.

* Identify the cause of your stress. If we do not know the problem, difficult to settle! Is this due to your work, your family situation, your personal finances? Spend your whole life in review.

* explore possible solutions. You've identified the cause of your stress? Tackle now to eliminate it. Do not hesitate to consult a professional. Remember that sooner or later you will end the stress and the sooner the better for your health. Discuss your concerns, please feel free to share your problems with your colleagues, friends or loved ones. Just talking about it will reduce your tension and, perhaps help you to discover the solution.

* Take a mental vacation. Escape from yourself by practicing a physical activity or find a new interest, so you can think about something else than your hassles.

* Give yourself a chance! So stop brooding. Be optimist! A solution exists, and you'll eventually find it!

* Be patient, take your time! The world is not ending tomorrow. Impatience is a major cause of unnecessary stress.

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