Stress and how to deal with it

Stress is the reaction to physical or emotional threats that are made against an individual. It is an internal warning system that the body gives off when faced with serious or perceived serious threats. Adrenaline is produced which in turn increases the heart rate, dilates blood vessels and air ways. All this allows the body to have more energy. Thus the body is preparing itself to "fight or flight."

Exercising in general is beneficial for the body as well as the spirit. Continuous aerobic exercises like walking, running, swimming and riding a bike are terrific ways to make the heart stronger and to release stress. Neurotransmitters called endorphins are produced when exercising. These endorphins give you a natural high.

Cognitive therapy tries to change the way we feel about stress, eliminating 'negative thinking' or negative self talk. Often when stressors occur we imagine the worst and this exacerbates the effects of stress. By changing the way we think about situations we can reduce or eliminate stress.

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There has always been a stigma about going to counselors or psychologist or psychiatrists, but if the stress is too difficult to handle on your own you need to see someone for help. Unlike a psychologist who only uses talk therapy, a psychiatrist can also write prescriptions to help with the stress.