National Stress Awareness Day is on the first Wednesday in November every year and this year it is on November 5th. Chronic stress over a long period of time can lead to health problems in the long run so we need to learn how to deal with stress appropriately.
What can cause stress?
There is a wide range of things that can cause stress and they can present differently depending on the person. Some examples of causes include:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Chronic illness
- Grief
- Guilt
- Violence
- Natural disaster
- etc.
How does stress appear?
According to the American Behavioral Clinics, stress can look like these presentations:
- Constantly angry or depressed
- Feelings you are unloved
- No sleep or trouble sleeping
- Racing thoughts, constantly worried
- Indecisive or make poor decisions
- etc.
How do you deal with stress?
- Increase stress awareness with education and mindfulness
- Create a plan of your day to conquer it
- Plan a day of things to make you laugh
- Get proper sleep: it is recommended to have at least 7 hours as an adult
- Exercise helps reduce stress and anxiety
- Meditation and mindfulness: be more mindful in your thoughts to be present in the moment
- Connect with others: share your feelings and emotions whether it is a friend or a professional
Source: https://americanbehavioralclinics.com/november-international-stress-awareness-day/
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