- Sreshtha Roy
Intern at Mind Splatters, Sept-Oct 2023
What is stress and burnout?
When an individual loses control of a situation or is unable to face the situation at hand, they experience a phenomenon known as stress. Burnout occurs due to prolonged amounts of stress and anxiety. It is typically a result of total and absolute mental and physical exhaustion.
How does stress affect your mental as well as physical health?
Stress has a psychological effect that may show up as anger or aggression, a sense of being out of control, insomnia, weariness or tiredness, depression or tears, memory or difficulty concentrating, or other symptoms.
Constant stress can result in depression, anxiety, or burnout, among other issues. Your physical as well as emotional health are both impacted by stress. As an example, it may lead to higher blood pressure, a greater risk of heart disease, digestive problems (such as diarrhea, indigestion, stomach ulcers, etc.), migraines, and back or neck pain. Addictions and bad habits can also result from it.
What are some indicators of stress?
Stress can take its form in constant headaches, sleepless nights, not being able to eat too much, random body aches, feelings of helplessness, sadness, anxiety, etc. If you have been constantly noticing these signs and symptoms, then you might need to consult professional help.
How can you manage stress better?
Recognize that some things are beyond your control.
Improve your time management skills. Distribute your work as evenly as possible to avoid taking on the load of too much work later.
Set reasonable boundaries and refuse requests that would put too much stress on your life.
Make time for your interests and hobbies.
Avoid alcohol and drugs as coping mechanisms.
Look for social assistance. Give your loved ones enough time.
To discover more healthy methods to handle the stress in your life, seek professional help from a psychologist or other mental health professional specialized in stress management and other stress-related factors.
Laughing therapy is another great way to avoid stress. Laughing releases hormones into your body which aids in stress relief.
Try deep breathing exercises which help calm your body.
Get enough sleep and rest.
When should you seek professional help?
Consult a specialist if you experience any of the indications or signs of psychological strain and stress, have attempted one or more of the above-discussed treatments, and are still experiencing symptoms. Seek a professional's assistance if you feel overburdened and are unable to control your emotions and tensions on your own. Avoid becoming preserved or holding your breath as you wait for your emotions to pass. Seek out expert assistance if you find yourself in an impasse and are unable to escape on your own.
Therapists are skilled specialists who can help you establish coping mechanisms, lessen the negative consequences of psychological stress, improve your mood, and become more productive in daily life.
In conclusion, stress management is essential for our lives to run smoothly. It makes it easier for us to maintain our physical and mental health and to live normal lives. Although it's impossible to completely prevent stress, we can control it to a considerable amount.
Such an insightful blog!