What are the health effects of Stress?
Stress can cause many health effects that are unwanted and damaging. Some of the health effects are; • Headaches, insomnia, personality changes, irritability, anxiety and depression • Mouth ulcers and dryness • Hypertension and may lead to a heart attack in those who are prone • Muscle pains, spasms, twitches • Impotence • Some skin conditions are worsened How do we reduce our Stress? There are many ways to reduce stress. Some of the more commonly recognised ways are: • Relaxation techniques – these may include Deep breathing exercises, meditation/prayer, progressive muscle relaxation, imagery, writing, yoga, Tai Chi, exercise and massage • Cognitive-Behavioural skills – these are skills that can be learned that alter human behaviour and emotions by a change in mental processes • Assertiveness training – the ability to express your thoughts and feelings in a way that clearly states your needs and keeps the lines of communication open with others • Problem solving skills • Time Manageme
