There are some unchangeable rules in the living world. First, we can give the "adaptation" situation as an example. For example, from changing weather conditions to changing physiological conditions (physical development, pregnancy, weight gain, etc.), social conditions (a new job, moving, new social environment, school changes), psychological situations (being a victim, helplessness, anxiety, hopelessness, etc.), As living beings and individuals, we try to adapt. Physical conditions outside the individual or psychological conditions in the social environment they are in either make adaptation easier or more difficult.
The effort that a person spends beyond his physical and psychological limits due to incompatible conditions from the physical or social environment is encountered as "stress".
We all know from our experiences that stress is now a part of the daily life of modern people. As time gets shorter and the tasks we have to do increase, we constantly feel pressure. Air and noise pollution, traffic and overwork are increasing day by day in our daily lives. From time to time, we encounter major events that cause stress, such as the loss of loved ones, natural disasters or human-made disasters. Stress can also lead to painful emotions, such as anxiety or depression, and mild or severe physical illnesses.
But people react differently to stressful events. While a stressful event causes severe psychological or physiological problems in some people, it does not cause any problems in others. A person's perception of stress is determined by the characteristics of the events occurring around him, his own past experiences, the way he evaluates events, and the way he copes with them.
After potentially stressful situations, the person experiences psychological pain or illness. The degree of affliction is determined by each person's own psychological and biological sensitivities and the person's strength in the face of these situations.
Common psychological reactions to stress include anxiety, anger and aggression, dissatisfaction, depression and cognitive impairment. (for example, concentration, attention and performance problems).
To mention some stress effects,
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Head, height n and back pain,
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Palpitation
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Decrease or increase in appetite,
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Stomach complaints,
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Reluctance, fatigue,
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Decrease in work and school performance,
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Attention and concentration disorders,
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Joylessness, sadness and alienation from people,
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Social or Deterioration in romantic relationships,
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Tanger tantrums and irritability
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Increased use of alcohol and substances.
The emotions and psychological arousal caused by stress are extremely disturbing, and this discomfort motivates the person to do something to reduce it. So, in this case, we try to "cope".
To cope with stress,
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Situations that cause stress must be identified and first Precautions that can be taken in the first stage should be considered,
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Exercise and walks should be done daily or every other day,
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Hobbies should be acquired in areas of interest,
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You should spend time with loved ones,
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You should learn to say no,
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Sleep and rest times should be given importance.
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Psychological or psychiatric support should be sought when needed.
< Numerous studies have shown that people with many social connections (spouse, friends, relatives, and group membership) live longer and have fewer stress-related illnesses than people with few supportive social relationships. Friends and family can provide support in many ways. They can reinforce and support our self-worth by loving us despite our problems. They give information, make suggestions, and distract us from our worries with their friendship. All of this reduces feelings of helplessness and increases our confidence in our ability to cope.
Overcoming stress becomes easier when shared with others. When people work together towards a common goal, personal anxieties and conflicts tend to fade away.
Let's not forget this. I; emotions, thoughts and behaviors interact with each other.
Our thoughts are the starting point of everything...
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