OBESITY AND STRESS by Ana Rosa Sánchez Parreño https://padlet.com/anarosasanchez12/i1xoyrssbv44 You can do it! en-us 2017-10-25 16:02:59 UTC 2025-12-29 19:34:00 UTC hello@padlet.com WHAT IS STREES? anarosasanchez12 https://padlet.com/anarosasanchez12/i1xoyrssbv44/wish/200483990 Stress can be both, a cause or an outcome.
In terms of cause we can define it as  a situation, stimuli or condition that causes distress. And in terms of an outcome we can refer to changes in our body in relation to the stimuli perceived.

In relation to obesity :
chronic stress is one of the risk factors for obesity.
Elevated levels of basal activation of the sympathetic nervous system have been observed in patients with metabolic disorders such as diabetes, which are common in obese individuals, and there is some evidence to suggest that elevated basal SNS activation may be predictive of obesity.

Also, stress have an important impact on appetite. For some people it can be a bad impact in terms of they eat more and for others, stress can eliminate their desire to it. In both cases, it has a bad impact on well-being although most people say when they are stressed, they don't fatten.]]> 2017-10-25 16:05:18 UTC https://padlet.com/anarosasanchez12/i1xoyrssbv44/wish/200483990 STRESS MANAGEMENT INTERVENTIONS anarosasanchez12 https://padlet.com/anarosasanchez12/i1xoyrssbv44/wish/200484316 Fortunately, there are lots of interventions that can be used to cope with stress in obesity patients and some of them can be :
- Create a stress diary can be a good option to write down the days you are more stressed and why, just to have a control of ourselves and think about what can I do to change it.
- Get organized, try to have schedules with my things, follow the diets.
- Social media and support: That means you can use social media to chat with your friends, see videos and documentaries people with obesity do and write the advices and tips. Also support from relatives  and friends is one of the most important things. Try to get in contact with them as many time as you can.
- Physical exercise and relaxation techniques. That is a good way to eliminate stress. Go out running or walking, breath fresh air and relax your mind. Also exercise help you to eliminate bad toxins accumulated in the body . As for relaxing techniques with professionals, this also helps a lot.
- Positive thinking : This is one of the most important ones. Be optimistic, follow the instructions specialists give to you, advices, diets and always keep positive. That's the way you will overcome obesity and any other challenges.]]> 2017-10-25 16:05:58 UTC https://padlet.com/anarosasanchez12/i1xoyrssbv44/wish/200484316 STRESS MANAGEMENT THERAPIES anarosasanchez12 https://padlet.com/anarosasanchez12/i1xoyrssbv44/wish/201229095 Cognitive behavioral therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy is extremely popular. It combines behavioral therapy with cognitive therapy. Treatment is centered around how someone’s thoughts and beliefs influence their actions and moods. It often focuses on a person’s current problems and how to solve them. The long-term goal is to change a person’s thinking and behavioral patterns to healthier ones. 

Cognitive behavioral play therapy
Cognitive behavioral play therapy is commonly used with children. By watching children play, therapists are able to gain insight into what a child is uncomfortable expressing or unable to express. Children may be able to choose their own toys and play freely. They might be asked to draw a picture or use toys to create scenes in a sandbox. Therapists may teach parents how to use play to improve communication with their children.

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