HEART DISEASE & STRESS

WHAT IS HEART DISEASE?

Heart disease is any serious illness affecting the heart and causing it to not function as it should.

WHAT IS CHRONIC STRESS?

Chronic stress is the response to emotional pressure suffered for a prolonged period over which an individual perceives he or she has no control.

Unmanaged stress or chronic stress can lead to heart disease because stress leads to high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and a change in clotting patterns which could lead to a heart attack . Always go for heart check ups regularly and never ignore any heart pains.

HOW STRESS CAN BE STRESSING

Stress is an ordinary condition with some stress even being positive for daily life. However, ways of dealing with stress vary with individuals and thus different results.

In some instances stress makes the situation worse e.g;

•Reacting to stress through anger

•Moodiness

•Anxiety

•Creates tension

•Mental break down

•Heart disease etc.

HOW TO CONTROL STRESS

qAvoid what makes you stressed.

qSet Priorities and focus on them one at a time. Practice time management.

qKnow when to stop worrying.

q Exercise and eat a balanced diet.

qJournal all your feelings.

qAvoid pessimism and be optimistic about life.

qDo not alienate yourself and spend time with your positive friends and family.

qDo what you love but avoid perfectionism.

q Give up unhealthy ways of coping with stress such as alcoholism, smoking, self harm.

qDo not release your stress on others e.g. through anger or alienation or in any negative way.

qFind a positive way to cope with stress.


Have you been dealing with a lot of stress lately? What do you do to make sure this stress does not become uncontrollable? Let us know by leaving a comment or sending an email to: safetyfirstforgirls@aol.com 

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