Four Reasons Why People Struggle to Manage Stress Options

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Four Reasons Why People Struggle to Manage Stress

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1. Lack of Knowledge about the Physiology of Stress.
Without knowledge we perish, so understanding the nature of stress is the beginning step towards harnessing the tools to managing stressors. This understanding would also help us to better appreciate why it is critical to continually strive to manage stressors. Click to read more on the nature of stress .
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2. Not Making the Connection between Stress and Disease.
Even after understanding the nature of stress, some individuals still struggle with making the connection between stressors and diseases. One of the main reasons is because many people wait to experience symptoms of chronic stress before initiating an action plan to manage the stressors; this is deleterious. Unfortunately, by the time symptoms of chronic stress manifest, a disease is usually apparent and damages to some vital organs present. In some cases, it may be "too late" because death ensues. Click to read more on the nature of stress .
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3. Feeling Overwhelmed about Managing the Stressors.
Even after understanding the nature of stress and the connection between stressors and diseases, some individuals feel overwhelmed; they do not know how to go about managing their stressors. Some individuals perceive that their stressors would "go away" without any action on their part. Research suggests a strong relationship between uncontrolled stress and many chronic diseases. Hence, individuals who ignore their stressors put themselves at high risk for developing many lifestyle related preventable diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, depression, some forms of cancers, weight gain, insomnia, arthritis, heat attacks, and sudden death; the list is endless. Click to read more on the nature of stress .
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4. Problems with Prioritizing.
Some individuals struggle to manage their stressors because they can't say "No," in essence, they struggle with prioritizing. The biggest solution to this problem is simple: learn and practice more on how to prioritize, and focus on activities that are perceived as "good stress." Click to read more on the nature of stress .
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Remember: Chronic uncontrolled stress contributes to about 90% of all lifestyle related preventable disease. And, do not forget that good health embodies a balance in the
Mind, Body, and Spirit.

Written by:
Ruth Tanyi, DrPH (C ), RN, MSN, FNP-C, Journalist, Certified Nutrition Specialist

References:
1. Seaward, B. (2004). Managing stress: Principles and strategies for health and . well-being, 4th edition. Jones and Bartlett Publishers: Boston, Toronto, London
2. Selye, H (1976). The stress of life. McGraw-Hill, New York, USA
3. Selye, H (1974). Stress without distress. Lippincott, New York

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Four Reasons Why People Struggle to Manage Stress

Please Note: All comments will be posted on the forum.

1. Lack of Knowledge about the Physiology of Stress.
Without knowledge we perish, so understanding the nature of stress is the beginning step towards harnessing the tools to managing stressors. This understanding would also help us to better appreciate why it is critical to continually strive to manage stressors. Click to read more on the nature of stress .
Comments: Email your comments to info@preventivecareweekly.com. Or, scroll down and click the postreply button.

2. Not Making the Connection between Stress and Disease.
Even after understanding the nature of stress, some individuals still struggle with making the connection between stressors and diseases. One of the main reasons is because many people wait to experience symptoms of chronic stress before initiating an action plan to manage the stressors; this is deleterious. Unfortunately, by the time symptoms of chronic stress manifest, a disease is usually apparent and damages to some vital organs present. In some cases, it may be "too late" because death ensues. Click to read more on the nature of stress .
Comments: Email your comments to info@preventivecareweekly.com. Or, scroll down and click the postreply button.

3. Feeling Overwhelmed about Managing the Stressors.
Even after understanding the nature of stress and the connection between stressors and diseases, some individuals feel overwhelmed; they do not know how to go about managing their stressors. Some individuals perceive that their stressors would "go away" without any action on their part. Research suggests a strong relationship between uncontrolled stress and many chronic diseases. Hence, individuals who ignore their stressors put themselves at high risk for developing many lifestyle related preventable diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, depression, some forms of cancers, weight gain, insomnia, arthritis, heat attacks, and sudden death; the list is endless. Click to read more on the nature of stress .
Comments: Email your comments to info@preventivecareweekly.com. Or, scroll down and click the postreply button.

4. Problems with Prioritizing.
Some individuals struggle to manage their stressors because they can't say "No," in essence, they struggle with prioritizing. The biggest solution to this problem is simple: learn and practice more on how to prioritize, and focus on activities that are perceived as "good stress." Click to read more on the nature of stress .
Comments: Email your comments to info@preventivecareweekly.com. Or, scroll down and click the postreply button.

Remember: Chronic uncontrolled stress contributes to about 90% of all lifestyle related preventable disease. And, do not forget that good health embodies a balance in the
Mind, Body, and Spirit.

Written by:
Ruth Tanyi, DrPH (C ), RN, MSN, FNP-C, Journalist, Certified Nutrition Specialist

References:
1. Seaward, B. (2004). Managing stress: Principles and strategies for health and . well-being, 4th edition. Jones and Bartlett Publishers: Boston, Toronto, London
2. Selye, H (1976). The stress of life. McGraw-Hill, New York, USA
3. Selye, H (1974). Stress without distress. Lippincott, New York

What a great and succinct way to summarize the essence why people struggle to manage stress. The article sums it so well, and is a good reminder for those who think they can ignore the symptoms of stress and be OK. I really like the part about waiting to feel symptoms of stress. We are so conditioned to thinking that we'll feel symptoms of stress, so this is an excellent reminder that the symptoms are often subtle, and by the time it manifests, it may be too late

Thanks for such a great summary about such an important issue

Ella

[Kim]

What a great and succinct way to summarize the essence why people struggle to manage stress. The article sums it so well, and is a good reminder for those who think they can ignore the symptoms of stress and be OK. I really like the part about waiting to feel symptoms of stress. We are so conditioned to thinking that we'll feel symptoms of stress, so this is an excellent reminder that the symptoms are often subtle, and by the time it manifests, it may be too late

Thanks for such a great summary about such an important issue

Ella

I think failing to make the connection between stressors and disease is the biggest issue here. People are aware of the negative effects of stress, but they don't realize how badly it can affect their health; they play it off. Great article

Thanks

Kim