Stress is “a normal human response to anything physical or emotional stressing a person,” said Jill Saltz, MD, associate professor of psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital.
Acute stress, which is Stress that arise during a specific period of time for a short period of time, can be helpful in getting past that specific situation, according to Cynthia Ackerel, principal professor of stress education.
For now, your profile heart rate She said breathing was accelerating. He added that chronic stress occurs after the body’s system is repeatedly activated.
Achilles said that stress in itself is not bad, but that it becomes toxic when it does not dissipate after the stressful situation is over.
When stress can be more
It can be difficult to determine when stress escalates into something more serious, such as anxiety and depression, I noticed.
“If anxiety is intrusive in addition to stress, that’s anxiety,” Akrill said. “If sadness is a state of mind that you cannot change after the situation, then that is depression.”
Saltz said stress in itself is not a psychological condition, but it can aggravate others. mental conditionssuch as depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
It can also be a sign of generalized anxiety disorder, which is characterized by at least six months of excessive anxiety among other symptoms, according to Alfie Breeland Noble, psychologist and founder of the Akuma Project, a nonprofit youth mental health organization.
Some common symptoms include sleep problemsShe added restlessness and difficulty concentrating.
On the other hand, if your stress is resolved after the situation is over and you are able to maintain your ideal level at work and school, it may be so — stress, Saltz said.
How do I get help
If you suspect you may have chronic stress or another mental disorder, Breland-Noble says you should seek help from a health care professional. Psychological health.
Before consulting a professional, she recommended talking to a trusted friend Or a family member to see if they noticed anything different about you, too.
Rapid Decompression Techniques
People who feel stressed can also benefit from Mindfulness Meditation (or vigilance), Breland Noble said. One of the exercises she recommended involves using your five senses to identify things you can see, hear, taste, smell, touch, and then something to be grateful for.
“The focus required to narrate each of these things is usually enough to move our minds from what stresses us to the moment,” she said.
Some people can find relief from stress with Aerobic exercisesLike thirty minutes of activity to increase his heart rate, Saltz said.
One of the oldest and simplest technologies is breathing practiceAcrill said. “Put your hand on your stomach and see if you can breathe until the diaphragm goes down and your hand goes up on your stomach,” she explained.
when you slows your breathing If you focus inwardly, Achilles said, it sends signals to your mind that you are okay.
She said there are hundreds of other stress relief techniques online, but what most of them have in common is that they limit your mind’s thinking about the past or the future and instead help you focus on the gift.
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