STRESS
Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous.
CAUSES:
• Unfilled demand over a long period of time
• Conflict with loved ones
• Monetary problems
• Stress related to raising a family
• Excessive noise
• Crime in the community
• Health problems
SYMPTOMS:
Physical Symptoms:
• Loss of sleep
• Loss of weight
• Low energy, fatigue, weakness, tiredness
• Loss of appetite or excessive appetite
• Constipation
• Headache
• Pain syndrome
• Increased sweating
• Nausea
Psychological symptoms:
• Low mood and suicidal thoughts
• Diminished interest
• Loss of self confidence
• Feeling of worthlessness
• Inability to concentrate
• Increased irritability
• Frequent crying
• Guilt feeling
MANAGEMENT:
MEDITATION:
There are different types of meditations.
Omkara chants and dhyana work at subtle level.
Yoganidra has a beneficial effect over stress related disorders.
RELAXATION TECHNIQUES:
Correct thoughts play an important role.
Breathing plays an important role in relaxation for release of stress.
PRANAYAM:
Pranayam controls the mind and clears the stress by balancing the Ida and Pingla nadi.
• Nadi shuddhi
• Chandrabhedana
• Sheetali
• Sitkari
• Bhramari
MASSAGE:
• General massage helps to remove stress receptor
• Nerve compression for soothen the nerves
DIET:
• Vitamin B rich food such as fresh fruits and vegetables which are alkaline
• Green vegetables and salads
• Sprouts
• Cabbage, carrot, apple, grape, lemon, pineapple, orange, melon.
ACUPUNCTURE:
Stimulating acupuncture points with the help of needles relieves stress.
PREVENTION OF STRESS:
• Develop a positive attitude
• Maintain a cordial relationship
• Practice mental relaxation
• Accept and fulfill responsibility with enjoyment
• Ventilate negative feelings in a proper way and time
• Reality based expectations reduce the gap between expectations and reality
