Stress, a sense of emotional or physical tension, may arise from an unpleasant thought or an event that makes one angry, fearful, nervous or frustrated.
Stress appears as body’s autonomous response to a challenge or demand. It can be good in short bursts as it prepares a person to avoid a danger or meet a deadline. But, it can take a toll on an individual’s health if it is prolonged or becomes chronic.
Though it is difficult to avoid stress in today’s life, at Athena, we help one manage or deal with their stress levels in the following ways:
Meditation, an ancient therapeutic practice, allows one to achieve a relaxed state of mind by focusing on breathing and awareness of the body in the present.
MBSR is a program based on the principles of meditation that help people identify and eliminate negative thoughts. It involves a set of therapies that can help alleviate the symptoms of anxiety and depression among people battling stress.
According to widespread researches on the technique, MBSR may help:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a gold-standard treatment protocol used to treat different types of mental health disorders including stress-related problems.
At Athena, we successfully use CBT to bring desirable behavioral change in people battling different mental health problems. With CBT, we aim at:
We assure that all the stress management techniques practiced at Athena are safe and have no side effects. Do not wait until persistent stress leads to other devastating illnesses and damages your health, relationships or quality of life.
Stress can be divided into two types: Acute stress and Chronic stress. The characteristics of both these types are discussed below.
Stress causes the body to release hormones that make the brain more alert, tense muscles, and increase pulse rate. These responses are to protect the body in the short-term by making one more alert to crisis situations.
However, repeated exposure to stressful situations over a prolonged period may pose health challenges as it keeps the body alert even when not required.
The health challenges associated with chronic stress may include:
If you are struggling with these health problems, chronic stress may make them worse.
Stress can lead to a range of physical and emotional symptoms. Most people tend to overlook symptoms that are caused by stress, which when left untreated may lead to anxiety, depression or even alcohol abuse.
Watch out for the following signs and symptoms of chronic stress and if noticed seek immediate professional help without wasting any more time.
Things which may cause stress are known as stressors. Different people may have different types of stressors. Some of the most common stressors include:
Sometimes, even essentially positive events, such as buying a house, getting married, having a baby or any recent change in life may also act as a stressor. Professional help will help one identify the stressor and help plan strategies for stress management.
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