Stress is a normal and natural defensive reaction of an organism to any extreme situation. In this case, the body produces a large amount of adrenaline hormone, which helps to survive. Stressful situations are even necessary for a person in moderation. But when they accumulate a lot, and the body is exposed to stress more and more, then a person loses the ability to naturally cope with stress.
Signs of stress
Physiological signs of stress are manifested in the following:
- headaches, as well as pain in other parts of the body;
- increase or decrease in blood pressure;
- indigestion disorder;
- muscular tension and cramps of limbs;
- allergic manifestations;
- uncontrolled increase or weight loss;
- impaired appetite or sleep;
- increased sweating.
Psychological symptoms of stress are manifested somewhat differently:
- panic attacks, a sense of fear and horror, emotional explosions;
- uncontrolled anxiety and anxiety;
- fatigue and sleep disturbance, apathy and indifference;
- irritability and impatience;
- difficulty concentrating;
- feeling of dissatisfaction and guilt;
- feeling of loneliness.
Signs and symptoms of stress can also manifest as complications, such as physiological disorders of the body, cardiovascular diseases, the use of alcohol and drugs, psychological disorders, depression.
Nervous and chronic stress
Nervous stress, the symptoms of which are similar to those listed above, are single phenomena in a person's life. This is a normal and natural reaction of our body, in particular, the nervous system to the stimuli around us. Life circumstances or any shocks and failures can lead to a state of nervous stress, but this phenomenon is not repeated often, does not lead to complications and passes by itself or with a minor medical intervention.
Chronic stress is a much longer state of the body, from which it is difficult for a person to go out naturally.
Chronic stress manifests not only the already transmitted diseases, but also contributes to the emergence of completely new diseases. Chronic diseases worsen, the body grows prematurely, even tumors can develop. Chronic stress is manifested by the following symptoms:
- excessive emotionality, touchiness, intolerance;
- prolonged sleep or appetite disorder;
- permanent problems with physical health;
- strengthening of craving for alcohol and drugs, smoking;
- problems with memory and attention;
- headaches, dizziness, fainting.
Treatment of stress
Any manifestations of stress need immediate treatment, even if these cases are rare, the body needs to help as quickly as possible to cope with it. This can be done by following some tips:
- Change the environment, the environment, the circle of communication, your attitude to what is happening.
- Learn to think optimistically and sympathetically.
- Find a hobby, strive for a new one.
- Provide yourself with cultural leisure (communication with family, friends, visiting cinemas, museums, etc.).
- Pay attention to your appearance.
- Refuse from smoking, drinking alcohol, drugs.
- Eat properly healthy food.
- Take vitamin complexes and antioxidants.
- Do sports or exercise.
- Spend more time in the fresh air, walk.
- Observe sleep and rest.
- If necessary or in advanced cases of chronic stress - consult a specialist.