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That’s why I bring you 10 best WebMD articles on stress management, along with my favorite quotes.
1. “Stress: Why It Happens and Common Causes”
Stress is your body’s reaction to pressure from a certain situation or event. It can be a physical, mental, or emotional reaction.
We all deal with stress at some point in our lives. Maybe it’s your job, a family illness, or money troubles. These are common triggers. According to a recent study, about half of all Americans say they’re dealing with moderate stress.
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2. “Stress Symptoms: Physical Effects of Stress on the Body”
The first step to managing your stress is to know the symptoms. But recognizing stress symptoms may be harder than you think.
Many of us are so used to feeling stressed that we may not know it until we get sick. Read on to learn more about the various symptoms you may have when you’re stressed.
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3. “Stress: How it Affects the Body”
Experiencing stress over the long-term, however, can take a real physical and mental toll on your health. Research has shown a connection between stress and chronic problems like high blood pressure, obesity, depression, and more.
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4. “PTSD: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment”
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious condition that can develop after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic or terrifying event involving serious physical harm or the threat of it.
Examples of things that can bring on PTSD include sexual or physical assault, the unexpected death of a loved one, an accident, a war, or a natural disaster. Families of victims can develop PTSD, as can emergency personnel and rescue workers.
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5. “How Men and Women Deal With Stress Differently”
Men and women tend to deal with stress in very different ways – but why? WebMD talks to experts who explain why stress affects the sexes so differently.
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6. “10 Stress-Related Health Problems That You Can Fix”
Studies have found many health problems related to stress. Stress seems to worsen or increase the risk of conditions like obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, depression, gastrointestinal problems, and asthma.
Before you get too stressed out about being stressed out, there is some good news. Following some simple stress relief tips could both lower your stress and lower your health risks.
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7. “The Link Between Stress and Depression”
Depression can affect your appetite, your sleep habits, and your ability to concentrate.
And the effects of depression can cause stress.
“The impact of stress on depression, and vice versa, is one of the most important problems of our times,” says Carol Landau, PhD, clinical professor at Brown University.
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8. “Prevent Migraines and Headaches by Managing Stress”
When stress persists, the body begins to break down and illnesses, like headaches and migraines, can occur. The key to coping with stress is identifying stressors in your life, learning ways to reduce stress, and managing stress.
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9. “Aromatherapy & Essential Oils for Relaxation and Stress Relief”
You may want to consider aromatherapy. In this kind of treatment, you use extracts from plants called essential oils, by either breathing them through your nose or putting them on your skin. Some people put the oils on their skin when they get a massage or take a bath.
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You shouldn’t use aromatherapy instead of your regular medical treatment. But for some conditions, research shows that aromatherapy can have health benefits. It may:ease stress, anxiety, and depression.
Click here to read the article “Aromatherapy & Essential Oils for Relaxation and Stress Relief”.
10. “Stress: Ways to Manage and Reduce It”
Between juggling work, family, and other commitments, you can become too stressed out and busy. But you need to set time aside to unwind or your mental and physical health can suffer.
Learning how to manage your stress takes practice, but you can – and need to – do it. Here are 10 ways to make it easier.
Click here to read the article “Stress: Ways to Manage and Reduce It”.
Complement this list of best stress management articles from WebMD with Mindfulness for Stress Management: 50 Ways to Improve Your Mood and Cultivate Calmness by Dr. Robert Schachter and then revisit WebMD articles on meditation and why you should read Mindful America by Jeff Wilson.
