Friday, May 24, 2013

Stress Management Review

Hello and welcome to my Stress Management Review. 

I have spent years researching the many causes and effects of stress on my health and well-being. What I have learned, I have also put into practice in my daily life and I wish to share this information with anyone who is interested in this subject.

I acknowledge that stress is a necessary component of every-day living -- no stress; no pulse! However unrelenting pressure can wear you down and unexpected trauma can trigger a health crisis.

When you learn to manage your stress you will be a healthier, happier and a more pleasant person to be around. Easy to learn and easy to implement -- you can use them to manage your own stress levels and pass them on to help others manage theirs. Let's cut to the chase...

In this stress facts report I will present the most crucial information to help you determine if it is a minor or major contributing factor to your health condition. I will cover the 4 definitions of stress, the symptoms of unresolved stress, the physical and mental causes, the consequences and some of the remedies.

Definitions for the 4 Main Types of Stress
Chronic
  • adjective: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering ("Chronic indigestion")
  • adjective: having a habit of long standing ("A chronic smoker")
Acute
  • having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe duration ("Acute appendicitis")
  • adjective: extremely sharp or intense ("Acute pain")
Eustress (Good Stress as in Euphoric Stress)
  • stress that is deemed healthful or giving one the feeling of fulfillment
  • the optimal state of stress to be the most productive
Distress (Bad Stress or Destructive Stress)
  • great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
  • a state of extreme necessity or misfortune.

* Take it Easy
The famous Irish poet W B Yeats had this to say about relaxation: “In a field by a river, my love and I did stand, and on my leaning shoulder, she laid her snow-white hand. She bid me take life easy, as the grass grows on the weir’s, but I was young and foolish and now am full of tears.”

There is often no need for long complicated exercises or months of psychiatric counseling. There are simple techniques that anyone can learn with a bit of coaching. They will strengthen your immunity to illness and boost your self-confidence because you now have the power to act decisively, doing no harm.

* Stress Damage
Damage caused by stress can be sudden - digestive upsets, nervous breakdown, heart attack and stroke. Also progressive nerve damage leading to chronic fatigue and impaired immunity to many kinds of mental and physical ailments.

* Deciding when you need further help:
Everyone has different stress threshold, but most people need further help when one or more of the following occur:

-Life no longer feels enjoyable - it is a constant struggle to feel on top of things.
-Relationships are put at risk because of the symptoms of stress.
-Irritability and anger/frustration are present every day.
-Alcohol or cigarette intake increases radically.
-A previously normal sex drive is severely diminished.
-Feelings of self-loathing develop and lack of self-worth

* The main obstacles between the stressed individual and the solution are:
- They are not aware that the symptoms they experience are caused by stress
- They don't know the cause of the stress
- They take medication to alleviate the symptoms
- They avoid taking remedial action because they are too busy

The symptoms of stress are an invitation to change something - it is information that warrants action. No one is immune to close encounters of the stressful kind, however it can be managed to avoid health damage.

* Dealing with Stress
Some of the many ways we deal with stress can be personally and socially detrimental – domestic violence, self-mutilation, alcohol, drug and food abuse. Frightening encounters can also induce numerous fears and phobias. Most people don't know that it can take between five and seven years for shock or trauma to manifest in the physical body. Maybe when you do get a quiet time, it is worth looking back.

* The Energy Equation
Your body uses up more energy when you are stressed and it usually takes longer to complete a task when you are stressed – therefore learning new ways to manage stress will save you time and energy in the long-run.

Unresolved stress, often leads to poor quality sleep and unhealthy eating habits, resulting in congestion of the colon, toxification and allergies – possibly leading to more serious health problems if the warning signs are ignored or suppressed with medication.

While the most common stressors and remedies are known and accepted by health conscious people and the medical professions - there are a couple of lesser-known environmental stressors -- namely geological and electro-magnetic radiations.

The symptoms of stress are an invitation to change something - it is information that warrants action. No one is immune to close encounters of the stressful kind, however it can be managed to avoid health damage. A stress audit and makeover will enable you to identify and manage your main stressors.

* Further reading: Environmental Stress in Home and Workplace

Are you aware of the role of environmental stress factors in degenerative forms of disease?

In my experience the underlying cause of my degenerative ailments was unresolved stress. Unresolved stress causes progressive nerve damage. If a patient is not responding to treatment then they are probably over-stressed. Both electromagnetic and geopathic radiations are often over looked by most health practitioners.

The World Health Organization (WHO) Coined the phrase "Stress - The Silent Killer"! They recognize that environmental toxins and high levels of stress in the home and workplace ("Sick Building Syndrome") are a major factor in chronic ailments, work absenteeism, poor concentration and accidents.

- The places where you work, rest and play may be subject to environmental stressors (air pollution, ElectroMagnetic radiation and/or geological radiation).

***If your health condition developed or worsened after you, moved house, changed job or redecorated, Geopathic Stress is probably the cause.***

* Radon Gas
Radon gas is a form of environmental stress - it is created when uranium in rocks and soil breaks down and is regarded as a class one carcinogen. Experts estimate that in Ireland a 70-year lifetime exposure to radon at the acceptable level - 200 becquerels per cubic metre (Bq/m3) - carries a one in 50 chance of contracting fatal lung cancer. That is twice the risk of dying in a road accident.

The RPII said smokers, or reformed smokers, face up to 25 times greater risk from radon than non-smokers. An interactive map is available at www.rpii.ie and on www.radonkit.co.uk - for householders to see whether their home or workplace is in a high radon area. there are similar websites in most 1st world countries.

* Electro Magnetic Frequencies (EMFs)
The Earth and every living thing generates its own ElectroMagnetic Frequencies and the space around each body is called an ElectroMagnetic Field (EMF) or aura - the bigger the body, the bigger the field.

The natural frequency of the earth and our body is 8-15 Hertz (cycles) per second, whereas mains electricity is 50-60 Herts - then on top of that we have microwaves, wifi, radio and television waves, bombarding us from every direction.


Studies have shown that the EM Field emanating from power lines has been linked to increased instances of cancer in the local population. > www.wddty.com/power-lines-short-circuits-to-illness.html

This has been a controversial subject for many years due to the delayed effects which are now surfacing. Many people have been and are experiencing disturbing clinical symptoms where no supportive pathology is found.

Treated symptomatically for headaches, migraine, insomnia, unexplained tiredness, chronic non-specific pain, skin rashes, depression and irritability, people can be on medication for long periods with the attendant risk of undesirable side effects from drug treatments.

The possibility of EMF exposure being involved in these cases is unlikely to be considered given the degree of knowledge of the EMF health factor, by the general practitioner and the public.

As long ago as 1986 an article was printed in the Peterborough Evening Telegraph called "Safe As Houses?" by David Cowan and Rodney Girdlestone.

It warned of the dangers of Electromagnetic fields (EMF's) that encircle and bombard our homes every day. Fears that high-voltage cables may cause cancer have been in the headlines for years.

For more information checkout this report: http://emradiation.blogspot.ie

* A scientist from Spalding, Rodney Girdlestone, said:
"There is now clear evidence to suggest that the mass of electric goods in our homes is causing ill-health at home and at work."

He says, "It is difficult for people to imagine danger which they cannot see it." He also points to the fact that the most threatening diseases in the 1950s were diphtheria, tuberculosis, influenza, polio, heart disease and some forms of cancer.

Since then there has been an increase in immune deficiency diseases such as allergies, asthma, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, AIDS, arthritis and cancers linked to a weak immune system such as leukaemia, liver and intestinal cancer.

"Nothing stands out as an obvious trigger," says Rodney. "But unnatural electrical fields fill the criteria."

"Using mobile phones, microwave ovens and computers exposes us to harmful radiation, which dehydrates the soft tissues and damages the nervous system."

"Cathode ray computer screens and TVs radiate powerful electromagnetic fields at different frequencies - electrostatic - microwaves - x-rays -infra red and radio waves. If you spend a lot a time in front of a computer or the television then your sex life could be affected by the pulsed electromagnetic radiations (PEMR), which have been linked with reduced fertility, libido and increased fatigue."

Fortunately there are ways to neutralize these types of radiation using a simple frequency modulator. (See link at foot of page) 

Research Link: www.electromagnetichealth.org/

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The symptoms of stress are an invitation to change something - it is information that warrants action. No one is immune to close encounters of the stressful kind, however it can be managed to avoid health damage. A stress audit and makeover will enable you to identify and manage your main stressors.

*** Further reading: Geopathic Stress (GS)
One of the little known causes of depression and a host of chronic ailments is a localized disturbance in the Earths magnetic field – known as ‘Geopathic Stress’ (geological - pathogenic).

***If your health condition developed or worsened after you, moved house, changed job or redecorated, read on!

I became interested in GS when my health deteriorated after moving house. After consulting a Chinese medic, I was advised to consult a Feng Shui practitioner - he dowsed a sketch-map of my home and traced two toxic energy lines that intersected in my bedroom.

The locations where we work, rest and play may contain hidden environmental stressors, which are often overlooked by busy people. They can deplete our energy and weaken our immunity to disease. I experienced this phenomena first-hand. After moving house, my health began to deteriorate for no apparent reason.

Women, children and animals are very sensitive to these subtle disturbances, while most men are less so, tending to blame other more rational factors for their troubles. For this reason, many partners find it difficult to pinpoint the source of their problems, thus prolonging the suffering. Many people who experience the effects of GS report that their family members, doctors and friends dismiss their condition as being psychosomatic, which makes them feel isolated and depressed.

Many health practitioners report that patients exposed to GS during periods of sleep, rest or work, do not respond to treatment until the cause of the stress is remedied. Cases of chronic fatigue, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, multiplre sclerosis, infertility and cot death have been linked to the presence of geostress.

Geopathic stress (GS) is one of the least acknowledged causes of mental and physical ailments. It is mainly caused by polluted underground streams and geological fault lines. They disrupt the balance of the earth's magnetic filed in their locality and by resonance - the bio-magnetic field of people, plants and animals.

It can vary in its intensity from place-to-place and season-to-season. Dogs, sheep, horses and cows avoid it - cats and insects are attracted to it - some trees (Buddleia, (Butterfly Bush) and Elder) thrive in a GS zone.

Most forms of stress are temporary, but GS in unrelenting. It drains us of energy and weakens our immunity to disease. Women, children and animals are very sensitive to this subtle form of stress, while most men are less so, tending to blame other more rational factors for their troubles. Fortunately GS can be remedied using a simple induction coil device. (more info on request) 

* How it affects the 'Body Electric'
Continuous signals from our brain control our body and enable it to function correctly at all times. Concentrated GS blots out these signals so strongly that the flow of information to the cells, glands and organs is more or less stopped.

This has an adverse effect on the body. The stronger the disturbance the weaker the flow of information and the more marked the symptoms and pains become.
Dr. W. Stark of Salzburg puts forward the following explanation. "Many aspects of human metabolism depend on bio electric information. Studies show that assimilation of nutrients from the intestines into the lymph and blood, depends on the polarization of electrical charges.

On one side of the cell membrane is positive (+), the other side is negative (-). Nutrients are transported from the intestines into the bloodstream when plus charges are allowed to re-enter the cell. GS will disrupt this process.

Fortunately there are ways to neutralize these types of radiation.

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Stress is an invitation to change something - it is information that warrants action. No one is immune to close encounters of the stressful kind, however it can be managed to avoid health damage. A stress audit and makeover will enable you to identify and manage the main stressors.

* Further reading: Social Stress? - Money - Job - Relationships... 

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Definitions for the 4 Main Types of Stress
 
Chronic
  • adjective: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering ("Chronic indigestion")
  • adjective: having a habit of long standing ("A chronic smoker")
Acute
  • having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe duration ("Acute appendicitis")
  • adjective: extremely sharp or intense ("Acute pain")
Eustress (Good Stress as in Euphoric Stress)
  • stress that is deemed healthful or giving one the feeling of fulfillment
  • the optimal state of stress to be the most productive
Distress (Bad Stress or Destructive Stress)
  • great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
  • a state of extreme necessity or misfortune.

* Money Stress: Making Smart Money Choices for Less Stress and More Happiness: It’s a common misconception that making more money will bring more happiness and less stress, but research doesn’t show this to be the case. While more money brings a momentary thrill and a few new things, people generally adjust their lifestyles in ways that don’t increase their overall happiness level or decrease stress.

A better goal would be to be smarter with the money you have:
Buy fewer things that you don’t need, get out of debt (if you’re in it), and spend your money on things that will truly make you happy and decrease your stress level, including your future. This creates more of a feeling of abundance and personal freedom than having more money but spending it all on more expensive toys. Look for ways to repurpose your finances in ways that will increase happiness and decrease stress.

* Widespread Job Stress
Job stress is widely experienced, and so pervasive that it’s been found to affect people from all industries, ranks and socio-economic status levels. And because so much of our lives are spent at work, job stress can create stress in other areas of life as well.

For example, when people are stressed at work, they may have less patience when not at work, and relationships may suffer; they may have less energy when not at work, and let exercise go by the wayside; they may feel so much stress at work that they experience burnout or depression. And, because of a close link between job stress and chronic stress, job stress can take a significant toll on overall health and wellness, too.

* Job Stress and Chronic Stress
There are several types of stress that people experience, and they affect people differently. There’s eustress, which is considered ‘good stress’ for a reason—it keeps us feeling vital, alive and excited about living. There is also acute stress, which comes and goes quickly.

These types of stress aren’t especially harmful in manageable doses, though too much of either can lead to a greater risk of experiencing chronic stress, which is the damaging type of stress that we often hear about when we hear about the harmful effects of stress.

Chronic stress comes from situations where our stress response is triggered again and again, and when our bodies don’t return to their pre-stressed state. This type of stress often comes from conflicted relationships, over-packed schedules, and stressful jobs. Also from the environmental stressors covered in this review.

* Relationship Stress
The people in our lives can be our greatest source of comfort--and sometimes a significant cause of stress. Learn more about what can be stressful in your social life, and why, so you can cut down on the stress in your relationships and increase the support.

Relationship conflict can be a significant source of stress, and is a topic that brings many emails to my inbox and posts on my forum. Whether the conflict is with a spouse, a difficult relative, or a friend, relationship conflict, especially ongoing conflict, can cause a level of stress that has a significant negative impact in several ways. The following are a few of the more significant ways that conflict and relationship stress can affect you.

* Conflict Can Affect Your Health
Relationship conflict can negatively affect your health in several ways. Portland State University’s Institute on Aging studied over 650 adults over a two-year period and found that ‘stable negative social exchanges’ (in other words, repetitive or prolonged conflict) was significantly associated with lower self-rated health, greater functional limitations, and a higher number of health conditions.

This may be due to the impact that stress has on immunity (stress can dampen your immune system), as well as other factors. The important thing to remember is that ongoing conflict really can take a toll on your health.

* Conflict Must Be Resolved In The Right Way
Knowing that unresolved conflict carries such risks can make it tempting to vent any anger we experience, any way we like, but that’s not always the right approach, either. The way you resolve conflict in your relationships can make or break them, leaving you with a life of loneliness, or one rich with social support and love.

These conflict resolution skills can help you handle relationship conflict in a healthy way so that you get the most out of your relationships, without letting them drain you. And in cases of more extreme conflict, couples counseling or individual psychotherapy can be helpful.

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* Activities you might do help reduce the negative effects of stress:
Most of us today experience stress in a variety of forms and intensities. Some stress can actually work in a positive way to motivate us and give us energy. However, too much stress, or certain types of stress have negative effects that usually impact many, if not all, aspects of our lives.

The symptoms of unresolved stress are a cry for help – a call to take action. They provide you with an opportunity to take stock of your of your beliefs, thoughts and habits and choose to change one or more things. Here are some activities you might do help reduce the negative effects of stress.

1. Learn to notice the symptoms of stress. They bring you information and opportunities!

2. Ask yourself:

- What are these symptoms trying to tell me about my lifestyle, thoughts, beliefs and habits?

- does this suggest about the balance between work rest and play?

-What message might this bring about the way I interact with people at work, home, etc.?

- What messages do I tell myself that contribute to my stress?

- What lessons can I learn from this experience?

3. Set realistic goals.

4. Realize that everyone makes mistakes and that you cannot do everything perfectly all the time (and neither can your boss, employees, co-workers, spouse or children!)

5. Set priorities, and then take one thing at a time. Do one thing, and when you finish that, do the next.

6. Read Stephen Covey's book: “First Things First” for great info on setting priorities, learning a way of time management that is simple and effective, and learn how to prioritize according to your personal and organizational vision. (Also tells you how to create your vision)

7. Talk over a stressful situation with someone you trust.

8. Have a good cry -- science says that tears actually get rid of chemicals in body created by stress!

9. Eliminate the "shoulds", "ought to's" "have to's" in your internal and external dialogue.

10. When you notice yourself putting yourself or someone else down, "awfulizing" things, etc, say "STOP" and say, "this is not true because. . ." (find at least 1 reason why it's not totally true).

11. If you find yourself reacting to negative feedback from others, ask for constructive suggestions. Harsh criticism is never helpful.

12. Eliminate blame and harsh criticism.

13. Express appreciation of and to others.

14. Do something nice for someone else.

15. Mirror: Say back the essence of what the other person is saying, using their words.

Express Understanding: Let them know it makes sense to you because. . . (This does not mean that you agree. You are simply trying to understand the situation from the other person's point of view, no matter how different it is from yours.)

Empathize: Put yourself in their shoes.

(A more structured form of Intentional Dialogue is offered here. However, you can use the basic skills in a less formal way in work or social situations.)

16. Don't mind-read or expect others to guess what you want or think. Be clear and specific in your requests and instructions. Seek clarity from others.

17. Continually choose to create emotional "safety" for other people. (It will increase your own safety!)

18. Let others help you -- and tell them specific things they can do to help.

19. Keep a diary for a few weeks, noting stressful or frustrating situations, what happened, what you thought, what you felt, how you reacted. Look for patterns and underlying themes and then come up with at least 3 positive, specific actions you can do to get what you need.

20. Find a "relaxation script" that you like (or create one) and USE it. (Progressively relax your muscles, look at relaxing scenes, etc. You can find relevant information in books on relaxation or guided imagery meditations. Also can buy audio CD's already made.)

21. Get a massage from a licensed massage therapist.

22. Use meditation, and / or creative visualization.

23. Research alternative ways to boost your energy and increase your concentration.

24. Get plenty of rest and do regular fun activities.

25. Take a vacation -- whether for 30 minutes, a day, a weekend, or more! Do nothing for 15 minutes, twice per day (watch the clouds roll by...) or do something you love and find relaxing.

26. Schedule time for yourself and make it a priority.

27. Exercise or do some physical activity. Move your body!

28. Simplify your life. Keep your responsibilities and obligations outside work and family to a minimum.

29. At work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and look for creative solutions to stressful situations.

30. Re-frame negative situations into positive ones - 'problems' into opportunities for learning.

31. Laugh and have fun. Lighten up and spread it around.

32. Nurture yourself, treat yourself to something you like.

33. Nurture yourself spiritually, in whatever way is meaningful for you.

34. Remember that you have the power to co-create your life! No matter what the circumstance, your thoughts and action can make a positive difference to the outcome.


I welcome your questions and comments. 

* Here are some related blogs for more information:
http://emradiation.blogspot.ie/ 
http://attractingwhatyouwant.blogspot.ie/ 
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