According to DANE figures, close to 50% of the Colombian population, both women and men, expressed feeling worry and nervousness so far in 2021. These figures make us question what the causes of stress are and what consequences they may have on our lives. day to day.
He stress is a state of defense that our body activates as reaction to certain stimuli to adapt to the events that happen in our physical and emotional lives. It is a state of tension that, in moderate amounts, is normal, healthy and positive, since it moves us to act in a functional way. However, when this tension is excessive or we stop controlling itit can affect us so much mentally as well as physically.
Do you want to know if you have stress? Do this and learn some tools to manage it.
Poorly managed stress can cause different problems, therefore it is important identify and evaluate the causes that may originate it and attend to them.
But this task is not entirely easy, since stress can be caused by a wide number of circumstances or factors. However, we can list some of the most frequent ones.
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Possible physical factors that cause excess stress:
- Exposure to noise constant
- Exposure to smells or sensations chemicals
- Exposure to temperatures excessively high or low
- Hunger either thirst
- Overexertion physical
- Lack of rest or of dream
- bad posture frequent
Some emotional factors:
- Drastic changes in habits of life
- Financial difficulties
- Excess either bad work conditions either studies
- Worry chronicle and pessimism
- Lack of flexibility of thinking
- Family or relationship conflicts
- Illness or death of loved ones
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It is known that an event that is stressful for one may not be equally stressful for others, which is why way of analyzing, determining and dealing with stress will be in accordance with and in relation to the conditions own in which excess stress occurs. Paying special attention to the symptoms of stress is essential in order to improve or alleviate it.
Some of the consequences of stress on our physical and mental health:
- Headache or migraine
- Loss of memory short term
- Pain stomach, diarrhea and gastritis
- Dizziness
- Issues cardiovascular
- Aging premature
- Pain muscular
- Distrust
- Nervousness or tics
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Depression
These and other symptoms They are usually the most frequent and it is advisable to always be attentive to prevent and treat stress in time. Recognize the situations that trigger it and employing stress management practices are the basic recommendations when you are stressed. Never forget the importance of taking care of your mental and physical health.
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