Is Stress Avoidable?
April 25th, 2008Stress may be a condition that is unavoidable in today’s hectic lifestyle. If we are aware of the problems stress can cause, we may make the effort to control our “fight or flight†response to every day stress. Stress may be unavoidable in your life but there are steps you can take to relieve symptoms of stress you meet in every-day living. Learning what events or happenings, which are causing stress in your life, will help you in handling those stressors. After identifying causes of stress you will be able to take the steps to change the situation, or find other ways of coping.
Stress, especially chronic stress can be damaging and life threatening. Our body cannot handle being in the “fight or flight†mode for a long period of time without damage. Permanent damage can be done to the heart, lungs, immune system and virtually every part of the body. Stress is dangerous and stress can kill. Learning how to handle both acute and chronic stress may help you have a longer and healthier life.