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If You Are Stressed Learn To Relax
If you are Stressed - Learn to Relax
Word Count:
655
Summary:
Unfortunately, stress is an every day fact for most of u these days. Learn to relax before stress takes over.
Keywords:
Health, Stress, Anxiety, Relaxing
Article Body:
In modern society it is becoming far more impossible to avoid stressful situations. Too much stress can be unhealthy which is why learning to relax is so important. We all cope with stress when we go to sleep at night. While we are sleeping, our bodies become very relaxed and our heart rate, blood pressure, pulse and body temperature decrease. This allows our bodies and minds a chance to recharge allowing us to face the next day with renewed energy.
In theory, relaxation does the opposite of what stress does. It gives the body a break and helps cancel out many problems that stress may cause. Relaxation can also reduce muscle tension. Learning to relax is like learning a new skill. It takes practise to become good at it. Here are a few ideas to help you achieve it.
Breathing.
Most of us take breathing for granted, in stressful situations our breathing can go off sync and we don't even notice. This can lead to muscle tension, headaches and anxiety. Performing deep breathing exercises on a daily basis can help relieve stressful feelings.
Relax your Muscles.
Our muscles tense when we are stressed. Learn to recognise muscle tension and then learn to relieve it.
Use Imagery.
We were all great at this when we were children, imagining things all the time. Learn to use your imagination again to relieve stress. For example, imagine you're sitting on the beach and can hear the waves crashing while feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.
Exercise.
Exercise can have a calming effect that makes you feel, think and perform better. Yoga is an excellent relaxer. But even just going for a brisk walk can make you feel so much better.
Ways to reduce your stress.
Firstly, take stock of your life and what may cause you stress. Look to find a way you can eliminate or reduce some of the stress in your life. By reducing the problems you can reduce the symptoms of stress.
Take a look at your diet, certain things we eat can all contribute to stress. Caffeine, alcohol and sugar can cause stress, whereas fruit and vegetables can help reduce it.
Quit smoking. Nicotine increases nervous irritability. While quitting maybe a stressful process, in the long run you'll feel better once you've quit.
Make time for recreation and enjoy yourself. Take up some new hobbies and make sure you allow enough time for these each week.
Keep a positive attitude. Try and focus on the positive side of each situation. Looking on the bright side lightens your load. You might not like certain things in your life, but instead of letting them frustrate you, try to accept them and find a way of working around them.
Have a massage once in a while. A massage will allow your body and mind to be intouch again. In stressful situatiuations our mind and body loose touch with one another. This contact needs to be re-established again. If you cant leave the house for whatever reason or don't have a partner to give you a massage at home try relaxing by yourself in the bedroom. Climaxing is extremly relaxing. If you are alone or single, sex toys can help you along with this.
Learn to laugh. Laughing can lower your stress levels and exercises your heart and cardiovascular system. By brightening your mood you can improve your well-being.
Finally, don't be afraid to ask for help. Read a book or even see a counsellor to find out ways of making your life more manageable.
Stress can be a result of allowing daily irritations and frustrations to take control of your life. It doesn't have to be like that. You can anticipate difficulties, plan your time carefully, and be aware of how you react to problems. By attending to a particular problem you can create ways that put you in the driver's seat where you belong.
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Impact Of Stress And Anxiety on Soldiers and their Families
Word Count:
711
Summary:
The articles is about the stress and anxiety experienced by military servicemen and women in combat, and the emotional distress of their families at the homefront. The article also details the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a condition that afflicts thousands of US military personnel who have been exposed to combat. Information is provided about the programs and medications given to those who were suffering from PTSD.
Keywords:
stress and anxiety, stress management, antidepressant prescriptions, most effective antidepressant
Article Body:
Stress and anxiety are physical, emotional, and psychological problems usually associated with highly-driven professionals, corporate executives, artists and performers, and even individual's with a history of substance abuse. Their work involves a flurry of activities, a set of nearly impossible deadlines, and the need to consistently Âperform at peak levels.
But perhaps, it is high time to pay more attention to the enormous stress and anxiety felt by those people whose jobs include the daily pressure of possibly losing their lives. Needless to say, soldiers in the battlefield are among those who are most prone to emotional and psychological distress. The War in Iraq, called Operation Iraqi Freedom in military terms, began in March 20, 2003. It is considered one of the costliest armed conflicts entered into by the United States --- in terms of funding and the toll on human lives. As of August 2007, at least 3,773 American soldiers had been killed and more than 27,000 have been wounded in combat operations in Iraq.
Aside from the men and women who find themselves in harm's way, another group of people is registering high on the depression and anxiety scale: military families. On the homefront, another battle is taking place. The pain and suffering of the families of those killed or wounded in Iraq is equally tragic. The stress and anxiety experienced by military families, for the most part, cannot be quantified or measured in the same way as it is done for body counts and daily expenditures for military operations. Each tearful farewell during the send-off of troops headed to Iraq or the grief of seeing the casket of a loved one who died in battle are now almost everyday scenes in different parts of America. It is also important to note that while many military families support the troops, they do not necessarily support the war.
In a recent Army report, it was revealed that there have been at least 1,000 cases of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) suffered by U.S. servicemen and women who returned from Iraq. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a type of anxiety disorder experienced by individuals who have undergone a very traumatic incident. However, it should not be confused with the usual grief felt by most people after the death of a loved one. The symptoms of PTSD include flashbacks, nightmares, anger or rage, emotional detachment, memory loss, hyper-vigilance, and depression.
While caring for servicemen and women diagnosed with PTSD had been a major priority for the U.S. Department of Defense, stress management programs for military families is not exactly on top of the list in terms of funding. Many organizations formed by spouses and family members of military personnel have had to raise funds for therapy sessions for their support groups. The challenges faced by military families is also daunting and demands a lot of commitment. Aside from the stress and anxiety brought about by long periods of separation from their loved ones deployed in conflict areas, they also have to adjust living under a single parent home, or learn how to care for a returning family member that was diagnosed with PTSD after serving in Iraq and other places where U.S. troops are sent.
In many cases, military doctors and psychiatrists have had to prescribe anti-depressant prescriptions for use by returning military personnel and those with PTSD. It is also not uncommon for some military spouses and children to request for psychiatric help and drugs to alleviate their depression, especially if they have lost a loved one from the military.
Both the U.S. Department of Defense and the military family associations have made headway in bringing the issue of combat-related stress to the fore. Government funds have been alloted to run therapy programs such as the Army Combat Stress Control and the Operational Stress Control and Readiness in the Navy and the Marines.
More than just the actual outcome of the war, the impact of combat operations should be closely monitored to help many military personnel and their families to regain a sense of normalcy in their lives, and in the process, get treatment for emotional and psychological disorders. Indeed, aside from securing victory in Iraq, efforts should also be made to help many American military personnel and their loved ones to win the war within.
Impact Of Stress And Anxiety on Soldiers and their Families
Word Count:
711
Summary:
The articles is about the stress and anxiety experienced by military servicemen and women in combat, and the emotional distress of their families at the homefront. The article also details the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a condition that afflicts thousands of US military personnel who have been exposed to combat. Information is provided about the programs and medications given to those who were suffering from PTSD.
Keywords:
stress and anxiety, stress management, antidepressant prescriptions, most effective antidepressant
Article Body:
Stress and anxiety are physical, emotional, and psychological problems usually associated with highly-driven professionals, corporate executives, artists and performers, and even individual's with a history of substance abuse. Their work involves a flurry of activities, a set of nearly impossible deadlines, and the need to consistently Âperform at peak levels.
But perhaps, it is high time to pay more attention to the enormous stress and anxiety felt by those people whose jobs include the daily pressure of possibly losing their lives. Needless to say, soldiers in the battlefield are among those who are most prone to emotional and psychological distress. The War in Iraq, called Operation Iraqi Freedom in military terms, began in March 20, 2003. It is considered one of the costliest armed conflicts entered into by the United States --- in terms of funding and the toll on human lives. As of August 2007, at least 3,773 American soldiers had been killed and more than 27,000 have been wounded in combat operations in Iraq.
Aside from the men and women who find themselves in harm's way, another group of people is registering high on the depression and anxiety scale: military families. On the homefront, another battle is taking place. The pain and suffering of the families of those killed or wounded in Iraq is equally tragic. The stress and anxiety experienced by military families, for the most part, cannot be quantified or measured in the same way as it is done for body counts and daily expenditures for military operations. Each tearful farewell during the send-off of troops headed to Iraq or the grief of seeing the casket of a loved one who died in battle are now almost everyday scenes in different parts of America. It is also important to note that while many military families support the troops, they do not necessarily support the war.
In a recent Army report, it was revealed that there have been at least 1,000 cases of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) suffered by U.S. servicemen and women who returned from Iraq. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a type of anxiety disorder experienced by individuals who have undergone a very traumatic incident. However, it should not be confused with the usual grief felt by most people after the death of a loved one. The symptoms of PTSD include flashbacks, nightmares, anger or rage, emotional detachment, memory loss, hyper-vigilance, and depression.
While caring for servicemen and women diagnosed with PTSD had been a major priority for the U.S. Department of Defense, stress management programs for military families is not exactly on top of the list in terms of funding. Many organizations formed by spouses and family members of military personnel have had to raise funds for therapy sessions for their support groups. The challenges faced by military families is also daunting and demands a lot of commitment. Aside from the stress and anxiety brought about by long periods of separation from their loved ones deployed in conflict areas, they also have to adjust living under a single parent home, or learn how to care for a returning family member that was diagnosed with PTSD after serving in Iraq and other places where U.S. troops are sent.
In many cases, military doctors and psychiatrists have had to prescribe anti-depressant prescriptions for use by returning military personnel and those with PTSD. It is also not uncommon for some military spouses and children to request for psychiatric help and drugs to alleviate their depression, especially if they have lost a loved one from the military.
Both the U.S. Department of Defense and the military family associations have made headway in bringing the issue of combat-related stress to the fore. Government funds have been alloted to run therapy programs such as the Army Combat Stress Control and the Operational Stress Control and Readiness in the Navy and the Marines.
More than just the actual outcome of the war, the impact of combat operations should be closely monitored to help many military personnel and their families to regain a sense of normalcy in their lives, and in the process, get treatment for emotional and psychological disorders. Indeed, aside from securing victory in Iraq, efforts should also be made to help many American military personnel and their loved ones to win the war within.
