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Introduction
Thousands all over the world go through stress due to different circumstances they face on a daily basis. Stress is very dangerous and hazardous to the health hence, let's dig deeper on this invisible enemy "stress" and suggest possible ways to end it.
Stress
Stress could be said to be a state or condition of emotional and psychological strain, turmoil or tension arising from circumstances beyond our control. But why stress? and what could possibly cause it? Let's find out:
Causes of stress
There are so many factors that could cause stress, below are just few of such factors;
Over anxiety/ worries
Too many workloads and responsibilities
Financial problems and instability
Being victim of abuse, hate or
discriminationUndue pressure and coercion from external forces
Ill health
Inability to control the outcome of a situation
Unamendable life changes
Symptoms of stress
One could discern a stressed individual through the following signs;
1. Intermittent fatigue or tiredness
2. Difficulty in sleeping
3. Chest pains
4. High blood pressure
5. Blurry eyesight/screen problems
6. Headaches/dizziness
7. Muscle pulls or cramps
Ways to reduce stress
When stress has a hold on an individual, he suffers negatively as seen above, but we can combat it how? Let's see;
Make sure to have a balance work ratio
Regular exercise can go a long way
Endeavour to eat healthy foods on a daily basis
Make time for recreation, entertainment and fun
Have enough rest and sleep
Maintain a good social status with others
Ask for medical help when necessary by attending therapy sessions
Once a victim of stress
Although I have been stressed on different occasions, one particularly got me. My aunt was suffering from a terrible ailment and was hospitalized at St Luke's general hospital, I was assigned to stay with her in the hospital during this period for close observation despite the fact that I had my senior secondary examinations to write(WAEC/NECO). I readily accepted as life is very important.
As a good multitasker, I thought I will be able to cope but later on, I got scared that I will break down terribly, I could not leave her all alone as all other members of the family were rallying round to pay her bills hence, could not come and stay. I found it very difficult to read for the examinations as the environment was not conducive and I got easily distracted. I remember when I slept off in the exams hall while the exams was ongoing and was punished. So bad!
I overcame it
When I noticed that things were not normal anymore as I turned pale overnight, I decided to do something swiftly by adhering to some of suggestions mentioned earlier;
I made sure I went to bed very early
I avoided loneliness by mingling with others and of course shared my problems with them
I did some simple exercises every morning before leaving for school
Family members brought lots of foods and fruits but since aunt could not consume them, I decided to help her out with all my might
I listened to music at my leisure and they sure calmed my nerves
I controlled my anxiety about her ill health
After taking the necessary steps, I observed that I had peace of mind and everything retuned back to normalcy. Although we had lost her despite the odds we went through, I am happy that the situation (stress) which would have gotten out of control was well taken care of .
Conclusion
Stress should be feared because it is dreadful, it has led to suicides by helpless individual. Therefore we should fight this disastrous enemy together, we can always be sure to win.
Thank God we are getting to know the truth unlike before that people tag someone who is enjoying and relaxing a lazy person. Now after strees we enjoy ourselves to continue.
That's the truth
All work and no play makes jack a dull boy
Thank you my friend @precious123,stress is not really good and kills man slowly.
Thank you for joung in this contest and I wish you success.
That was terrible but thank God you retrieved from that deviation fast else it would have caused you sickness and many more you may not have known.
The most important thing about overcoming stress is to accept first that you are undergoing through stress and being able to find ways to manage it effectively.
I love the part you took by helping your sister by eating the food since she as not eating well.
Thank you for helping her in that difficult time
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