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HOW TO COPE WITH STRESS



Are you feeling stressed by your spouse, children or work?
Do you know that stress can lead to PUD ( Peptic Ulcer Disease)?


Different people have distinct ways of reacting to events around them, which sometimes lead to a more positive or  harmful outcome depending on how you manage it.

What is stress?

Stress is the feeling of distress beyond ones coping ability as a result of fatigue, issues or events. Some of us use the word 'stress' carelessly when we refer to fatigue, not knowing that stress could be more dangerous and if not well  managed, can lead to Heart attack, stroke, depression, Aggression, and even spiritual ailments like bad dreams etc.

Stress can arise from bereavement, rejection, unrequited love, domestic issues, abuse, migration, over work, job insecurity, and even role conflict. I won't be explaining these concepts for the purpose of this article, but will quickly take you through easy tips to reduce or manage stress.

When people feel stress, the body naturally produces some chemicals which produces high energy when faced with physical danger. Such chemicals are produced from the adrenaline gland. Stress can be physical, emotional, and occupational . These stressors affect our physical health ,spirituality, , mental stability and even our jobs.

CAUSES OF STRESS


  • Fatigue due to overwork
  • Job insecurity
  • Loss of loved ones
  • Rejection
  • Divorce
  • Marital issues.
  • Relationship problems and others.
We shall continue on discussing the effect of stress and scope to manage stress in our next article.

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