What causes stress, and how can we manage it?
Stress is a person’s response to circumstances that they consider to be dangerous to their physical or mental health. Daily hardships, interpersonal problems, and difficult social circumstances can all contribute to stress. A person can benefit from a certain degree of stress, which can help them perform at their best and deal with minor emergencies.
However, stress can transform into “distress” when a person is repeatedly confronted with challenges without break, and the body can become physically and psychologically exhausted as a result.
Common signs of Stress
- Poor self-worth
- Unable to make decisions
- Memory issues and problems in attention and concentration
- Lack of intimacy in interpersonal relationships
- Changes in weight
- Suffering from insomnia or sometimes excessive sleeping
- Frustration and anger
- Mood fluctuations and worry
- Use of substances
- Over-eating or emotional eating
Stress Treatment
Stress can directly or indirectly worsen general or specific physical and mental diseases. People seek medical treatment for their symptoms, they can also look for counselling and therapy sessions to manage their stress level as well. There are a variety of psychological therapies, including cognitive behavioural therapy, interpersonal therapy, and relaxation.