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1:Unsafe living environment/neighborhood
2:Separation or divorce of parents
3:Chronic illness or severe problems in the family
4:Death of a loved one
5:Moving or changing school
6:Taking on too many activities or having too high expectations
7:Family financial problems

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When should I talk to a doctor about stress?

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When should I talk to a doctor about stress?

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You should seek medical attention if you feel overwhelmed, if you are using drugs or alcohol to cope, or if you have thoughts about hurting yourself. Your primary care provider can help by offering advice, prescribing medicine or referring you to a therapist.

A note from Cleveland Clinic

It’s natural and normal to be stressed sometimes. But long-term stress can cause physical symptoms, emotional symptoms and unhealthy behaviors. Try relieving and managing stress using a few simple strategies. But if you feel overwhelmed, talk to your doctor.

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You should see your doctor or community health centre if:

You feel stressed often

Particular things stress you and you feel they are beyond your control

You feel your reactions to stress are extreme or worry you

You feel anxious or depressed about stress.

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Stress is a normal reaction the body has when changes occur, resulting in physical, emotional and intellectual responses. Stress management training can help you deal with changes in a healthier way.

Stress is a normal human reaction that happens to everyone. In fact, the human body is designed to experience stress and react to it. When you experience changes or challenges (stressors), your body produces physical and mental responses. That’s stress.

Stress responses help your body adjust to new situations. Stress can be positive, keeping us alert, motivated and ready to avoid danger. For example, if you have an important test coming up, a stress response might help your body work harder and stay awake longer. But stress becomes a problem when stressors continue without relief or periods of relaxation.

Stress is a normal human reaction that happens to everyone. In fact, the human body is designed to experience stress and react to it. When you experience changes or challenges (stressors), your body produces physical and mental responses. That’s stress.

Stress responses help your body adjust to new situations. Stress can be positive, keeping us alert, motivated and ready to avoid danger. For example, if you have an important test coming up, a stress response might help your body work harder and stay awake longer. But stress becomes a problem when stressors continue without relief or periods of relaxation.

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The old saying ‘prevention is better than cure’ is certainly true for stress management. It will help if you:

Exercise regularly – regular exercise is a great way to manage stress. You should do some form of exercise that causes you to feel puffed afterwards – a leisurely stroll to the bus stop is not enough! Have at least 20 minutes of exercise three times a week

Avoid conflict – avoid situations that make you feel stressed such as unnecessary arguments and conflict (although ignoring a problem is not always the best way to reduce stress). Assertiveness is fine but becoming distressed is not

Relax – give yourself some time to relax each day and try to spend time with people who make you feel good about yourself

Eat well – a nutritious diet is important. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and avoid sweet and fatty foods

Sleep – a good sleep routine is essential. If you have difficulty falling asleep, do something calm and relaxing before you go to bed like listening to music or reading

Enjoy your life – it’s important to make time to have some fun and to get a balance in your life.

To deal with stress more effectively, it helps to investigate your stresses and how you react to them. Try to:

Understand what situations make you feel stressed

Understand what situations you can and can’t control

Prepare for stressful events in advance, by thinking about the future

Keep yourself healthy with good nutrition, exercise and regular relaxation

Try to do happy things every day.

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10 effects of stress (Mental/Emotional, Physical, Social, Intellectual,

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10 effects of stress (Mental/Emotional, Physical, Social, Intellectual,

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Mental/Emotional
confusion,
anxiety,
depression.
may feel worried,
down,
unable to concentrate or make decisions,
irritable and angry.
physical:
On your body
On your mood
On your behavior
Muscle tension or pain
Restlessness
Angry outbursts
Social:retract from social interactions and become irritable and hostile.
Intellectual:physical, emotional and intellectual responses.

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1. Re-balance Work and Home.

2. Build in Regular Exercise.

3. Eat Well and Limit Alcohol and Stimulants.

4. Connect with Supportive People.

5. Carve out Hobby Time.

6. Practice Meditation, Stress Reduction or Yoga.

7. Sleep Enough.

8. Bond with Your Pet.

9.  Take a Vacation.

10.  See a Counselor, Coach or Therapist.

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Stress affects your entire body, mentally as well as physically. Some common signs include:

Headaches

Trouble sleeping

Jaw pain

Changes in appetite

Frequent mood swings

Difficulty concentrating

Feeling overwhelmed

When experiencing long-term stress, your brain is exposed to increased levels of a hormone called cortisol. This exposure weakens your immune system, making it easier for you to get sick.

Stress can contribute to worsening symptoms of your mental illness. For example, in schizophrenia, it can encourage hallucinations and delusions, while in bipolar disorder, it can trigger episodes of both mania and depression. Knowing what situations cause it is the first step in coping with this very common experience.

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The body’s autonomic nervous system controls your heart rate, breathing, vision changes and more. Its built-in stress response, the “fight-or-flight response,” helps the body face stressful situations.

When a person has long-term (chronic) stress, continued activation of the stress response causes wear and tear on the body. Physical, emotional and behavioral symptoms develop.

Physical symptoms of stress include:

Aches and pains.

Chest pain or a feeling like your heart is racing.

Exhaustion or trouble sleeping.

Headaches, dizziness or shaking.

High blood pressure.

Muscle tension or jaw clenching.

Stomach or digestive problems.

Trouble having sex.

Weak immune system.

Stress can lead to emotional and mental symptoms like:

Anxiety or irritability.

Depression.

Panic attacks.

Sadness.

Often, people with chronic stress try to manage it with unhealthy behaviors, including:

Drinking alcohol too much or too often.

Gambling.

Overeating or developing an eating disorder.

Participating compulsively in sex, shopping or internet browsing.

Smoking.

Using drugs.

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1. Watching endless hours of TV.

2. Withdrawing from friends or partners or, conversely jumping into a frenzied social life to avoid facing problems.

3. Overeating or weight gain.

4. Undereating or weight loss.

5. Sleeping too much.

6. Drinking too much alcohol.

7. Lashing out at others in emotionally or physically violent outbursts.

8. Taking up smoking or smoking more than usual

9. Taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs that promise some form or relief, such as sleeping pills, muscle relaxants, or anti-anxiety pills

10. Taking illegal or unsafe drugs