Stress and the City
Today's hectic pace of life has not been kind to our bodies. In fact, modern day city life seems to add more and more stress to the mix. We run ragged from one thing to another and sacrifice our mental peace in the process. But what exactly is this entity called stress?
Medically, stress is a psychological and physical response produced by our body when the demands faced by it are more than what it can cope with. It manifests itself in fatigue, insomnia, general irritability, hypertension and in some cases, even depression.
Prolonged nervous tension is especially harmful to the body as it can lead to heart disease and even neurologicall damage.
The reasons for stress are many. They can be related to your work or your personal life. This kind of anxiety can lead to a poor job performance and even impair your ability to cope with daily life. Most patients have been found to suffer from work related stress disorders.
The sources of this kind of tension are many ? downsizing, looming deadlines, strained relation with co-workers or your boss etc.
job security has become a worrying issue and the recent recession in the economy does not help. Also, we are now forced to cope with increased productivity targets. This, more often than not leads to more time being spent at the office.
The 1997 National Study of the Changing Workforce (NSCW) reported that in comparison with other industrialized nations, the average American worker spends more time on his job.
Family conflicts can also add to this kind of tension.
A recent divorce or death of a loved one can push people into depression. Anxiety related with financial matters is enough to give any body sleepless nights.
Also, generational clash between parents and their children can escalate the stress potential. Not only this, the city which is chock full of people never allows a moment of respite to its inhabitants. Who among us has not experienced long traffic jams on the freeways or some modicum of road rage ? all induced by our hurry to reach someplace on our time.
This constant game of catching up with time ? be it a professional deadline or your child's soccer practice ? frays our patience. The result is a crabby disposition and loss of patience with those around us.
You need to approach stress with a systematic change in your lifestyle.
Take deep breaths when a panic attack threatens to overtake you. This will help you to control your anxiety. This is merely the first step.
You need to identify the source of this tension and then work towards dealing with it in a helpful and not giving in to depression or anxiety.
Also, avoid ingesting stimulants like coffee. They merely ?key' you up and are a source of unwanted anxiety. A healthy diet, chock-full of nutrients, helps your body maintain its balance and cope with stress.
You might want to consider adding supplements to your daily medication. It has been seen that a diet deficient in minerals and vitamins imbalances our nervous system.
A good product, which can help make up for some of these kinds of dietary requirements, is Anxietol 7?. This is an all natural, anti stress product, available at Amazon and the www.bodestore.com . A regular exercise regimen should become an essential part of your less stressful lifestyle. This is also quite essential for the establishment of a regular sleep pattern. However, any physical activity should be performed in moderation and after consulting with your doctor.
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