Meaning: - Stress consists of bodily change produce by physiological conditions that tend to upset the homeostatic balance.
Effects: The effects of stress depends on the intensity of stressor. In the same situation, one individual may interpret a stressor as a non- stressor, another individual as a moderate stressor and yet another individual as a major stressor. So the effect of the stressor depends on the effect of a stressor is sever, it can cause severe health problems and in extreme cases it can even cause depth. Generally, it causes headaches, eating disorder, allergies, insomnia, backaches, frequent cold, fatigue, hypertension, asthma, diabetes, heart ailments and cancer, etc. Today, with the rapid diversification of human activity maximum number of adults are facing stress related problems.
In the situation of stress, the brain prepares the body to take defensive action (the fight or flight response) by releasing stress hormones which are called cortisone and adrenaline. These hormones remain unused in the blood for a long time. It results in stress related physical symptoms, such as tense muscles, anxiety, dizziness and fast heartbeats. This state of accumulated stress can increases the risk of psychosomatic illness. It also weakens the immunity power of body. It may lead to the loss of potassium, white blood cells and body weight of the person.
1. Breathing technique: Do deep breathing exercise. Breathing exercises contract the diaphragm, muscles, chest cavity and stomach cavity. It is the best and healthiest way to ingest oxygen, which gives body relaxation and treats anxiety disorder.
2. Meditation: Meditation is a very effective tool to concentrate. It is very helpful to remove all types of stress, fear, pain and anxiety.
3. Goal setting: Clearly defined goals have to measure success; whereas to lofty goals overwhelm you. Always choose a possible, challengeable and achievable goal. It keeps you away from anxiety.
4. Five breadth technique: This technique can be used in standing, lying or sitting position. First of all, take a deep breath and allow your face and neck to relax as you breathe out. Then take a second deep breath and allow your shoulders and arms to relax as you breathe out. After that take, third deep breathe and allow your chest, stomach and back to relax as you breathe out.
