Stress must be managed and kept in balance or we may become ill and find our relationships adversely affected.
Stress is not something bad. It gives us energy and helps us survive and cope in a crisis. But it must be managed and kept in balance or we may become ill and find our relationships adversely affected.
Some suggestions for you to consider:
Vary your routine.
Have you ever wondered why you get tired after sitting all day? Your body needs a mixture of mental and physical tasks. When thinking exhausts you, take a break and do something physical.
Notice your attitude.
How do you look at adversity? Do you make a mountain out of a molehill? Or do you put things in perspective? Don’t take everything personally and ask yourself, “ Will this really matter in 20 years?”
Laugh more.
Say No.
Turning down a request is nearly impossible for some, but you have to do it occasionally or you’ll be constantly on the run. It will get easier with time.
Do One Thing at a Time.
Multi-tasking may sound good, but it depletes your energy.
Take care of problems and tasks immediately.
If you need to make an unpleasant phone call, do it now. Waiting will just add to your stress quotient. When the mail arrives, sift through it, file or pay the bills, toss or recycle garbage.
Talk out problems with friends or family.
Simplify.
All the date planners in the world aren’t going to erase stress if you’re doing too much.
Treating chronic pain is difficult because there is no way to measure pain. What is an acceptable outcome for one person my not be acceptable for another. In addition to its toll on the body, unrelenting pain has a devastating effect on the emotions as well…typically producing a flood of anxiety, depression and anger.
People should realize they can be helped. They must also realize there must be some level of acceptance of the pain and, in spite of the pain, to get on with living their lives.
Pain is a physiological phenomenon, but it also causes strong emotional responses. A person who is in constant pain feels out of control. This leads to anxiety, depression and anger, which in turn can worsen the physical pain. To help regain control, people should first learn as much as they can about their illness and how they can help with their own medical regime. This usually involves changes in diet and lifestyle, plus learning about medications and stress control techniques.
Tips for People Who Live With Chronic Pain
Other suggestions that can be helpful.
Also frustrating are conditions like diabetes, asthma or digestive illnesses, which may flare up even when the person is following a strict program. That is why it is important to learn how to cope emotionally as well as physically.
It is difficult to live with chronic pain. The time-honored “stiff upper lip” approach is not really in a person’s best interests. Learning how to diffuse depression, anxiety and fear is critical, so the person does not become more limited than they absolutely have to be.