Stress Damages Body In Many Ways; Steps To Control It

In today's run-of-the-mill life, many people are struggling with stress. Stress damages the body in many ways. There is a fear of deteriorating health due to this. If stress reaches the mind, then mental health can also deteriorate.

Since the covid epidemic, everyone is experiencing stress to some extent or the other. Although, a little stress is also necessary in life, but if it increases then mental and physical health starts deteriorating.

Many times it also happens that despite being under stress, the person is not able to recognise its symptoms. Experts say that any major change in our life also becomes a cause of stress. For example, if something has changed in our life and we are not able to accept it, then it can give rise to stress. Just like changing the job and not being able to work there properly, some big sad incident in the family can also happen due to the absence of any human being in the life.

Stress is for long and short term. If it is for a short time then it is called short term. When this happens, your sleep starts decreasing. Along with this, the pattern of hunger also changes. Long term stress can be very dangerous. In this the mental health of the person starts deteriorating. His nature changes and he can even think of intoxication or suicide.

Sometimes stress starts happening without any reason. This happens because of fear or nervousness. Its effect has a lot on the body. This problem has increased a lot after the covid epidemic. Symptoms of anxiety and depression are being seen in many people.

Steps to control stress:

At least 8 hours of adequate sleep should be taken. It is good for both our body and mind. Sleep helps our body repair, and reduce the effects of stress. 

Good sleep hygiene can help you improve your sleep.

Be consistent. Sleep at the same time every night and wake up at the same time every morning. 

Make sure your room is quiet, remove electronic devices such as TVs, computers, and smart phones from the bedroom.

Avoid overeating, caffeine, and alcohol before bedtime.

Do some exercise daily. Being physically active during the day can help you sleep easier at night.

Keep your food healthy.

You can also do yoga and meditation.