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Chronic Stress
Many people
suffer from chronic stress. Gather some resources
about this serious condition here.
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There are some people who only get stress from time to time and there are others
who suffer from chronic stress. Obviously, it is easier to deal with stress that
only arises occasionally, while it is almost impossible to get away from chronic
stress.
Chronic stress is a condition in which stress arrives routinely and can often
stay for days, weeks, and even months at a time, leaving people almost unable to
think about anything other than everything that there is to worry about.
Unfortunately, the mere sense of worry is not the worst the worst of it. It also
leaves people fatigued and unable to concentrate and it can lead to problems
with memory and even leave people unable to sleep right. Then, in its worst
forms, it can even lead to a complete nervous breakdown, leaving the sufferer
incapable of doing anything.
On top of the mental symptoms, chronic stress also leads to a weakened immune
system, leaving a person vulnerable to disease. Then, if left unchecked, chronic
stress will cause high blood pressure, coronary disease and even strokes.
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pressure, which is very dangerous if it continues too
long. And as the heart continues to pump too
quickly, it will swell up and eventually break down.
Also, stress tells the body to create more platelets,
which are designed to stop bleeding in cuts.
Unfortunately, these can also lead to blood clots, such
as those that cause hearts attacks and strokes. Thus,
chronic stress can have serious repercussions on a
person's physical health.
One source of chronic stress can actually be
post-traumatic stress disorder. This is a syndrome in
which the person has had some sort of sudden, severe
stress that has shocked the mind so fiercely that it is
incapable of moving beyond that moment. In fact, there
is research showing that a severe shock to the system
can actually change the chemistry of the brain so that
it is becomes suddenly accustomed to stress and it
actually desires to stay in a state of stress. Thus,
instead of moving beyond a severe shock, the brain is
stuck in it and it is almost addicted to the sense of
stress. Thus, rather than finding a way to come to grips
with the problem, the brain is actually trying to return
to it so that it can feel that shock again. This may
seem to be counterintuitive, since the stress is usually
a very unpleasant one, but the sudden rush of chemicals
to the brain is not unlike using a drug. And,
after that experience, the brain wants more of those
chemicals in order to get its "fix".
However, a sudden shock is not the only source of
chronic stress. In fact, chronic stress can also result
from a long period of stress. This may come from an
intense period of work, or a rough period of time with
the family, or even a project that was both enjoyable
and a high
priority. Just like post-traumatic stress disorder, the
brain has become accustomed to having all those exciting
chemicals flowing through it, so wants to return to the
days when it was working at such an intense rate. Thus,
once the brain is tuned for stress, it immediately goes
back to it like a junkie returning to a dealer.
The problem, of course, is how to get the brain to get
less accustomed to stress. Unfortunately, this is not
easy, since the brain's chemistry is now attuned to the
feeling and its receptors now have a heightened
sensitivity to stress. This is not easy, but it can be
done.
People with chronic stress should seek relief through
exercise, eating right, and getting plenty of sleep
every night. All of these activities will help balance
the mind and allow it to work more clearly while easing
fatigue and the inability to concentrate. As well, a
long vacation can provide some relief, as the simple act
of getting away from it all will give the mind a chance
to relax. Or, for the most severe cases, a person
suffering from chronic stress may want to see a
counselor or therapist who can help them through their
memories and find some solutions. However, there is a
certain stigma attached to this form of therapy, so
people often shy away from seeking it. But people
suffering from chronic stress should be afraid to ask
for help and these people are more than happy to provide
it.
Though chronic stress is difficult to deal with, it is
not an impossible syndrome. Sufferers simply need to
come to grips with their stress and find solutions that
will work for them. Though it is a tough road to travel
down, the rewards are immense for both mental and
physical health. Thus, once chronic stress has
been found, it should be dealt with immediately.
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