Mental Stress and Physical Symptoms : Ideas For Women Health ...

Most of you know that I have been relocating the last week-end and up until tomorrow. ?A week of 100 degree temps, moving heavy boxes, unpacking, looking for missing items, finding the money to pay for all of the gas, the movers, the snacks for those helping, and moving our dogs and cats has added up to one big mental stress event even though the move is a dream.

I say this to bring to your attention your own mental health. Stress leads to physical symptoms which might include stomach upset, headaches, body aches, and intestinal issues. Mental stress in the most minor sense of the word can still add up to physical symptoms. There is a way to deal with minor mental stress without alcohol or drugs. Here are a few tips:

1. Take 5. ?Take 5 minutes to yourself to close your eyes and regroup. Mentally take a vacation for 5 minutes. Visualize the job or the issue resolved and the steps you are taking to get there.

2. Take 5. Take 5 long deep breathes to clear your head , relax your muscles, and give your body the needed oxygen that you don?t supply by being a lunatic running around like a mad woman. Take deep breaths and hold them for a few seconds and relax.

3. Take 5. Take 5 snack breaks during the day of a stressful event or problem. A piece of fruit, dark chocolate, a hot cup of tea, or a cold drink of water throughout the day will help to rejuvenate you and give you energy. Avoid too much caffeine or alcohol, and don?t smoke. These added chemicals only work to increase your stress response in your body and actually work against you.

4. Take 5. Take a 5 minute power nap. Close your eyes whether you are in the bathroom, in the parking lot at work, or at home take 5 minutes to close your eyes. Naps work wonders for restoring your body during stressful times. The issues you are dealing with will wait 5 minutes, trust me. And your overall health is vital.

Remembering to take 5 for your health. Even though you may not be able to eliminate the stress, you can learn to deal with it because it too will pass.

Source: http://blogs.ideasforwomen.com/blogs/health/2012/07/25/mental-stress-and-physical-symptoms/

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