Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and plain “done!”? Let’s get together and talk about what we can do (and should not do) to cope with stress so it doesn’t run amok.
Adrenal Fatigue, or Adrenal Stress, is one of the most under-diagnosed health conditions affecting us today and can manifest itself through a myriad of symptoms. If left untreated, these symptoms can progress into hormone imbalances, panic attacks, chronic fatigue, cardiovascular disease, and brain dysfunction.
Adrenal Fatigue Symptoms
- Problems falling asleep
- Anxiety or panic attacks
- Morning and mid-day fatigue
- Craving for sweet and/or salty foods
- Weight gain despite diet and exercise
- Increasing allergies
- Reduced tolerance to stress
- Sensitivities to chemicals or fragrances
- An intolerance to temperature changes
Many people suffer daily from one or more of the symptoms listed above. The good news is that there are things you can do to feel better!
The Effects of Stress on the Body
If you’re alive, you’ve got stress. Stress is a natural physical and mental reaction to both good and bad experiences that can be beneficial to your health and safety. Your body responds to stress by releasing hormones and increasing your heart and breathing rates. Your brain gets more oxygen, giving you an edge in responding to a problem. In the short term, stress helps you cope with tough situations.
Stress can be triggered by the pressures of everyday responsibilities at work and at home. As you might expect, negative life events like divorce or the death of a loved one cause stress. So can physical illness. Traumatic stress, brought on by war, disaster, or a violent attack, can keep your body’s stress levels elevated far longer than is necessary for survival.
Chronic stress can cause a variety of symptoms and can affect your overall health and well-being.
How Stress Affects You:
- Central Nervous and Endocrine Systems
- Respiratory and Cardiovascular System
- Digestive System
- Muscular System
- Sexuality and Reproductive System
- Immune System
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COVID-19 pandemic boredom busters:
- Get caught up on your reading or learn a new skill. The Crafter’s Box is a great online subscription to learn new crafts.
- Explore the outdoors from your computer. Here’s a link to visit a few national parks and tour those areas remotely: https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/national-parks/virtual-national-parks-tours
- Exercise. Camp Gladiator is offering their workouts online for free. https://campgladiator.com/blog/2020/03/hustle
- Face-time your friends for a virtual dinner or girls/boys night in
- Call to check on your elderly or infirmed neighbors to see if they need anything.
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