Stress: causes, main signs and methods of combating

In this article we will tell you:

1. Stress concept
2. Psychological theories of stress
3. Types of stress conditions
4. Psychological causes of stress
5. Stages (phases) of stress
6. Psychodiagnostics of stress/Symptoms of stress
7. Methods for mild correction of stress
8. Prevention of stress conditions

Psychology of stress - why is it important to know as much as possible about it? It's simple. The pace of life has become increasingly faster lately, and stress – both physical and psychological – is constantly growing. It is not surprising that being in a permanent state of stress has become almost the norm for many people.

What is stress?

Stress is a tense state of the body that appears as a defensive reaction to the influence of various unfavorable factors. Many people, being stressed every day, do not even understand that this is an abnormal phenomenon that needs to be gotten rid of. Stress awaits a person everywhere: at home, at work, on public transport. When stressful situations are irregular, there is nothing to worry about. But when the state of stress lasts a long time and occurs frequently, it is called distress. Against this background, serious illnesses may develop.

Treatment of stress

Do not delay making an appointment with a specialist if you feel that you cannot cope with stress on your own. Based on the patient's complaints, a treatment plan is prescribed.

An approximate treatment regimen looks like this:

• Therapeutic practice with a psychologist. At the moment, there are many psychological techniques that will help you cope with stress and return to normal life. The specialist will choose the one you need based on the patient’s condition and personal characteristics.
• Collection of analyses. Since stress can affect many organs, it is important to identify the problem early.
• Drug therapy. If the stress is not prolonged, then mild sedatives are prescribed that will reduce anxiety and anxiety. In more severe cases, patients are recommended to take tranquilizers and antidepressants.
• Relaxation. Healthy relaxation techniques include breathing techniques, massage and yoga.

Causes of stress

Stress occurs in a person for various reasons. The main factors provoking an unstable state include two main groups of relationships: personal and work. Operating factors include:

• Excessive or insufficient load.
• Poor relationships with colleagues.
• Harsh physical working conditions.
• There is no mutual understanding with management.
• Simultaneous execution of several tasks.

Personal factors include: problems and frequent quarrels in the family, poor nutrition, sleep disturbances, and problems with self-esteem.

Causes

There are two main types of stressors (R. Lazarus): mental (emotional) and physiological.

• Mental stressors are a feeling of threat, danger, novelty, the need to solve an overwhelming and complex task, the need for risk, a sudden event, resentment, overload (in everyday life this is usually called “nervous stress.”)
• Physiological stressors are those conditions that directly affect the human body and lead to a violation of its integrity, inadequate environmental temperature conditions, pain, and difficulty breathing.

Symptoms of psycho-emotional stress

Psycho-emotional stress is characterized by disruption of the functioning of internal organs, as well as mental disorders. A person often begins to have headaches, stomach ache, and blood pressure rises. Weakness appears and sleep is disturbed. If the main symptoms occur, you need to take immediate action and not aggravate the condition.

Physiological signs

When a person gets into a state of stress, he begins to experience constant anxiety and nervousness. An unstable mental state affects the functioning of the entire body, causing the following negative physiological changes:

• Fatigue and weakness.
• Indigestion accompanied by constipation or diarrhea.
• Tremor of the limbs.
• Hair loss.
• Development of skin diseases.
• Heart pain, tachycardia.
• Losing or gaining weight for no apparent reason.
• Headache.
• Insomnia.

People who are in a state of initial or chronic stress have decreased libido and are often plagued by panic attacks.

Psychological signs

High susceptibility to stress is associated with an unstable mental state of a person. He becomes irritable and indecisive. Often feels anxious, suspicious, and panicky. A person under stress cannot concentrate and his memory deteriorates. The mood is most often bad, you don’t like your work, you don’t like your colleagues. Against the backdrop of poor psychological well-being, self-esteem decreases.

Behavioral symptoms

People with mental and physiological disorders begin to experience negative changes in behavior. The person becomes restless and withdrawn, he has no appetite. Loss of appetite often causes weight loss. Behavioral signs also include:

• Speech impairment.
• Loss of interest in one's appearance.
• Incorrect time management.
• Constant rush for no reason.
• Problems in the family or at work are not solved, but only worsen.

High stress levels in the body provoke the development of alcoholism and drug addiction. A person still tries to cope with problems, relax and forget.

Signs of stress

Signs of stress:

• sleep and appetite disturbances;
• restlessness and anxiety;
• decreased concentration, impaired memory and speed of thinking;
• inability to relax;
• a feeling of melancholy, pessimism, self-pity;
• behavior may become fussy, nail biting, lip biting, and tics appear.

If you notice such changes in yourself or your loved ones, try to consult a doctor as soon as possible. Often it is stress that provokes the development of diseases. Timely seeking help makes it possible to avoid serious health problems.

Stages of stress development

The effect of stress on the body can be considered as a process that consists of three successive stages of development. Stress should not be confused with nervous tension. The second state is short-term in nature and refers to mental unrest. There are no hormonal surges or changes in the functioning of internal organs due to nervous tension.

First stage: anxiety

The first phase of anxiety occurs as the body's reaction to stimuli. A person experiences a burst of energy, his blood pressure rises, and he begins to worry. The body begins to produce cortisol and adrenaline - stress hormones. In such a state, it is difficult to calm down and pull yourself together.

Second stage: resistance

At this stage, the production of stress hormones decreases somewhat, and the body functions normally, but is on high alert. At this stage, the person calms down a little, and the psychological manifestations of stress disappear.

Third stage: exhaustion

At the third stage, somatic diseases begin to develop. Immunity decreases, against the background of this, protective functions weaken. If the body is in a state of stress for a long time, then disturbances in the functioning of the immune, cardiovascular system, digestion and other organs inevitably develop.

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Stress concept

Stress is a nonspecific response of the body to any change in conditions that requires adaptation. In simple words, some changes in the external environment require us to adapt. It got colder outside, warmer, we moved to a different climate, met other people - all this requires physical and mental effort from us. In general, this phenomenon can be described as stress. If adaptation occurs, it means there is stress.

The concept of stress is translated as load, tension, pressure, a state of increased tension, and it is so. But not every state of tension is stress. Only when you need to turn on the body's reserves for adaptation.

Stress is our internal mechanism of adaptation of the body and its way of survival.

If a person steps on glass with his heel, a stress response will begin in his body. That is, stress is an adaptation mechanism itself. The body begins to make some changes in order to adapt to this situation. He notices that there is glass in the heel, thickens the blood so that it begins to clot and prevent blood loss.

But if the system of reactions to stress and attempts to adapt to it remains turned on for too long, this leads to illness.

Stress is anything that disrupts our homeostatic balance. Homeostasis is the body’s self-regulation system, which allows us to maintain consistency within our systems. Usually here we are talking about maintaining body temperature, blood glucose levels, approximately the same blood pressure and various other processes within the body.

When stress somehow upsets our balance, the body, with the help of neurotransmitters, hormones, and the nervous system, tries to adapt to this and restore balance back.

If, in the case of animals, stress is only a violation of the homeostatic balance that already exists at a given time, i.e. This is a factor that is affecting right now, then everything is more complicated with a person. When a wild dog Dingo grabs a jerboa by the spine, this is a stress factor for him. In the case of a person, everything is different; it may also be the thought that the homeostatic balance may be disturbed, that is, this is not stress itself, not the stress factor itself, but thoughts about what could happen.

Prevention of stress conditions

To prevent acute stress from causing harm to the body, its occurrence and development should be prevented. Preventative measures for stress may include the following:

• Systematic physical exercises. To develop the respiratory system, it is recommended to attend dancing, swimming, and running in the morning.
• Balanced diet. It is necessary to balance the diet, introduce foods rich in vitamins and microelements into the menu.
• Follow the correct daily routine, close to the natural biorhythms of a person. Try to go to bed no later than midnight.
• Meditation. This will help the body restore lost strength and energy. You should devote an hour a day to meditation. Pleasant music will help you recover.

Medicines should only be prescribed by a doctor; self-medication is not recommended.

Help from a psychologist for stress

A psychologist’s help with stress can be used in two ways:

• If any new situation is stressful for you. You often experience a state of causeless anxiety, are depressed, irritable, depressed in the absence of objective reasons. For you, there are a large number of stress factors of psychological origin. Stress is not caused by objective reasons, but by your subjective assessment of what is happening, expectation of the worst consequences, etc. In this case, sessions with a psychologist will help change your assessment of what is happening and reduce the amount of stress of psychological origin.

• Neutralizing the effects of stress. Classes with a psychologist in this direction will help if you have already experienced severe stress , your energy reserves have been depleted, and you feel the need to recover. It is also important to work through and understand the emotional causes of the psychosomatic illness that has arisen in order to prevent its further development.

Amber Center specialists have experience in successfully working with the causes and consequences of stress. After a psychological diagnosis, a psychologist (psychotherapist) will develop an individual training route and, if necessary, give exercises for independent work at home.

Make an appointment with a specialist by calling (812) 642-47-02 or fill out the application form on the website.

Types of stress

Psychologists differentiate stress by the duration of symptoms and the cause of their occurrence. Various life situations can influence the development of stress. Only people with a healthy psyche, as well as those who lead a healthy lifestyle, can avoid it.

Chronic emotional stress

This type of stress occurs when you spend a long time in a negative atmosphere. These may be problems in the family that no one can solve. Over time, tension develops into stress, which leads to the development of mental and physiological abnormalities. Experienced psychologists will help you cope with chronic stress.

Psycho-emotional

The main sign of psycho-emotional stress is the presence of emotion in the stress reaction or the inclusion of motivation in it that causes the emotion. A person’s emotional mood in relation to a stimulus causes mental stress.

Destructive

This type manifests itself in two ways. A person may fall into a stupor, become lethargic and apathetic. He is not interested in life and all its joys. Or, on the contrary, an impulsive reaction may occur. The person becomes overly active and fussy. He takes on many things and does not complete any of them.

Short-term

The body's response to a brief but significant impact of a stressful source can be both short-term and long-term. It depends on the severity of the situation and the internal state of the person. People with unstable psyches experience shocks for a long time.

Interior

A stressful state affects all functions of the body, including the functioning of internal organs. Against the background of psychological stress, problems with digestion, breathing, and heart function begin. The help of a psychologist will help not only get rid of psychological problems, but also normalize the functioning of internal systems.

Positive

A slight nervous shock allows you to mobilize internal resources and find a way out of a difficult situation. Usually this is a short-term single stress that quickly passes. A positive shake-up does not bring any consequences for the body.

Nervous

A strong shock or negative situation affects the state of the nervous system. At the same time, the human body begins to produce adrenaline, which further provokes the development of stress. In cases of nervous stress, people are often prescribed antidepressants that improve the condition.

Informational

This type of stress occurs when there is information overload. It is usually experienced by people who do the work and bear great responsibility for the result obtained. When a person does not have time to make the right decision, a stressful situation arises.

Light and dark side

We are accustomed to the fact that stress always has negative consequences, called distress, but there is also a positive side to this phenomenon - eustress:

1. Distress
   is characterized by an imbalance in the physiological and psychological parameters of the body. It can be short-term and quickly reach the “boiling point”, or it can become chronic and entail failures of all vital systems.
2. Eustress
   can be defined by a surge of joyful emotions and a person’s positive attitude. This happens when he knows about an approaching problem situation, does not know how to solve it, but hopes for a successful outcome. For example, an interview for a well-paid position or entrance exams to an educational institution. Such stress is necessary to solve everyday problems that arise, because it mobilizes all forces for a positive outcome. For example, despite the hated ringing of the alarm clock in the morning, it makes you cheer up and wake up. Eustress, although weak in strength, is beneficial to human health and positions itself as an “awakening reaction.”

Subtypes of distress

The most common subtype of distress is physiological stress. It occurs when external factors influence the human body. If you get burned or hungry, overheated in the sun and pinch your finger, then you cannot do without stressful shocks. At the physiological level, stress is divided into several groups:

• biological
  is associated with the occurrence of various diseases;
• chemical
  stress caused by exposure to chemicals, as well as oxygen starvation or excess oxygen);
• physical
  is provoked by excessive physical exertion, professional athletes are susceptible to it;
• mechanical
  occurs in the postoperative period, when complex injuries occur that violate the integrity of tissues or organs.

The next subtype is psychological stress, which is characterized by two types of conflict:

1. Dissatisfaction with oneself associated with a discrepancy between expectations and reality
   . This conflict most often occurs among people who cannot come to terms with age-related changes in appearance and the body as a whole.
2. Stressful state due to social conflicts within a social unit
   . For example, intra-family conflicts, quarrels with friends or colleagues.

Emotional stress occurs when a person is exposed to an emotional stimulus. Conflicts become such irritants when a person cannot satisfy biological or sociocultural needs for a long time.

For example, a strong resentment towards a loved one, deception, as well as information overload, which usually occurs when preparing for exams or submitting annual reports. Over the course of many years of research, it has become clear that stress is individual for each person and leads to different consequences.

Interestingly, people with increased stress tolerance quickly cope with extreme situations. Those whose indicator is underestimated may encounter neuroses, high blood pressure, and disruption of the vital systems of the body. What will suffer the most depends on individual characteristics and the presence of chronic diseases, because the load mainly falls on the weakest link.

Types of responses to stress

All people react to stress differently. Some become despondent and apathetic. Others begin to show aggression. If measures are not taken in time, the state of stress can turn into prolonged depression, which can only be cured with the help of specialists.

Defensive reaction

A person under stress is always in tension. The most common defensive reaction is aggression or irritability. A person cannot show patience and tact, and breaks down over trifles.

Depression

A mental disorder that develops from various causes requires qualified treatment. Depression often affects people who cannot solve their problems for a very long time. Alcoholics and drug addicts also suffer from depression.

Diagnosis and treatment of stress at Expert Clinics

Expert Clinics is a European-level clinic in Moscow, which fundamentally and comprehensively deals with the diagnosis and treatment of stress, as well as its consequences.

First of all, you should make an appointment. Next, based on the patient’s complaints, a treatment plan is prescribed.

It is important to understand that stress is not cured with one or two visits to the doctor. Recovery occurs in stages. It is important that this path becomes conscious for you. And correct and timely diagnosis of stress will be an important step towards a happy life.

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Ways to get out of stress

You can get out of stress on your own, it is only important to find a suitable way. The most important thing is to bring bright colors into your life, improve your mood, and learn to think positively. Even in a negative situation, you can see the benefits if you want.

Healthy lifestyle

It is necessary to build the correct day and night routine. Meals should be complete and on time. Moderate physical activity, sports and healthy family relationships will only help overcome stress. Don't overwork yourself at work and at home.

Vitamins

Overcoming stress is possible for everyone. It is important that the body receives all the necessary vitamins and microelements. You can buy pharmaceutical complexes, and also eat fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins. In a healthy body, protective functions work perfectly. The psyche and internal systems are not so susceptible to stress.

Rest

Rational rest helps relieve stress and restore. You can’t work too hard, because psychological fatigue is added to physical fatigue. And this is already fraught with stress. During rest, you should not think about work, but while at work, you should not think about home. The ability to switch will help avoid stress.

Full sleep

Nothing restores the body better than healthy, full sleep. During sleep, the body produces hormones responsible for growth and restoration of functions. Therefore, you should try to go to bed before 23-00 in order to get enough sleep and wake up cheerful and in a good mood.

Hobbies

When a person does what he loves, he experiences joy and satisfaction. Any hobby may take time, but it has a beneficial effect on a person’s mental state. This helps to get rid of problems and forget all the bad things for a while. A rested brain will quickly tell you how to cope with negativity.

Physical exercise

Regular physical activity will help release excess adrenaline and help the body relax. Exercising in the fresh air will help normalize breathing and enrich internal organs with oxygen. A morning jog in nature will have a positive effect on your mood, and happiness hormones will begin to be produced.

Aromatherapy, dancing, music

The healing power of aromatic oils has been known since ancient times. They can be added to the bath, applied to the body, or used as an air freshener. When essential oils enter the body, they cause a surge of good mood and euphoria, and calm the nervous system. Dancing and pleasant, soothing music, such as classical, have the same effect on a person.

Stress. And ways to deal with it

Stress. And ways to deal with it.

In our stressful times, it is no longer a secret to anyone that constant nervous and physical tension leads to overwork and, as a result, causes stress.

What is stress?

The term “stress” was first introduced into medical science by Hans Selye, who characterized this phenomenon as follows: “Stress is a nonspecific response of the body to any demand presented to it.”

Thus, stress is a natural reaction of our body to external stimuli. These could be: noise; conflict situations at work, at home, with children; death of a relative; divorce; imprisonment; serious illness, and also – paradoxically – a wedding; birth of a child; promotion up the career ladder.

Stress can be caused by worries about the inability to pay bills, provide yourself and loved ones with the necessary things, problems in social life: economic downturn, discrimination, etc.

The cause of stress can be almost anything - from a technological disaster to a drop of rain unexpectedly falling on your head.

Stress is not about WHAT happened to you, but about HOW you perceive IT.

Even one harsh word can cause stress. At the same time, each of us reacts to stressful situations in our own way.

How does a person feel about this? First comes overexcitation of the nervous and endocrine systems. A person becomes aggressive, hot-tempered, and has poor control over his emotions. Then the body's resources are depleted, excitement is replaced by apathy (decreased mood), leading to depression. Efficiency decreases, weakness and drowsiness increase, and health deteriorates.

The most common causes of stress are unpredictability, lack of control, and hopelessness. These could be exam situations, the need to go to the authorities, public speaking, traffic jams, and even information on television.

In our high-speed age, everyone is in a hurry to get somewhere, trying to do everything in time. Each person develops his own ideas about the world around him, develops a system of requirements, and forms his own needs and desires.

The discrepancy between reality and our dreams creates dissatisfaction.

But it’s one thing when it evokes a desire to improve and develop further in order to achieve a goal, to grow mentally in order to understand what stress teaches.

It’s another matter when there is aggression towards the world around us, which has not lived up to expectations.

The stressfulness of a situation, first of all, depends on how we treat it. Thus, the more positive a person is, the less stressed he is, and a negative attitude is the key to stress. Every day we are faced with negative emotions. For example, the day begins with waking up from the hated sound of an alarm clock, then a trip on public transport, bad weather, etc. And many of us reach a state of irritation, i.e. a stressful state is treated as a norm of life.

Many people will experience symptoms of stress: poor concentration, aggressiveness, anxiety for no reason, insomnia, depression.

The human brain does not distinguish between a real threat and an apparent one, so whenever a situation seems dangerous, it reacts as if it were a real threat. The more often the environment seems hostile, the more time the body remains in a state of combat readiness. Chronic stress is the result of constantly being in an environment of complete danger, which is precisely our unstable business world.

Our body is strong and resilient, it has tremendous ability to recover, but only if the mind works clearly and correctly. Everything that happens in our head, what we think, what we imagine, affects our state, and this happens automatically, in addition to our consciousness.

Who can help you overcome stress??

It is very important to try to cope with your stress yourself and in a timely manner.

It is important to remember here that the stressor itself is only a reason for the onset of stress, and we ourselves make it the cause of the neuropsychic experience.

For example, for one person an overturned cup of tea or coffee or other liquid is a trifle, it can be quickly removed, but for another it is a natural disaster.

In other words, the stressor is the same, but the reaction to it is completely different.

C stressors can be divided into three categories.

The first is stressors that are practically beyond our control. These are prices, taxes, government, weather, habits and characters of other people. Of course, we can be nervous and swear about a power outage or an incompetent driver causing a traffic jam, but other than increased blood pressure and adrenaline levels in the blood, we will not achieve anything. It is much more effective at this time to use muscle relaxation techniques, various meditation techniques, breathing exercises or positive visualization techniques.

The second category is stressors that we can and should influence. These are our own unconstructive actions, the inability to set life goals and determine priorities, the inability to manage our time, as well as various difficulties in interpersonal interaction.

The third category is events and phenomena that we ourselves turn into problems. This includes all types of worries about the future, as well as worries about past events that we cannot change.

Severe stress can lead to mental trauma and sometimes serious illness. And sometimes no external influence is needed for its occurrence, just one thought is enough.

How can you tell if a person is truly stressed?

Unlike anxiety and depression, stress most often goes away with the reason that caused it. For example, a person whose stress was caused by work can easily get rid of it during vacation. What if the stress doesn’t go away even in a new environment? In this case, we are no longer talking about stress, but about anxiety, which can develop into depression. Depression differs from stress and anxiety in that in this state a person’s activity decreases, a loss of strength is felt, and interest in everything disappears. Many people constantly live in a state of stress, not realizing the causes of their ailments and diseases. And it’s all because of endless everyday problems and the struggle with everyday difficulties. Men, women and children perceive stress differently due to their physiology and position in the family and society.

Mark the questions to which you would answer yes.

1. Do you often feel like crying?

2. Do you bite your nails, stamp your feet, or twirl your hair?

3. Are you indecisive?

4. Do you feel like you have no one to talk to?

5. Do you often get irritated and withdraw into yourself?

6. Do you eat when you are not hungry?

7. Do you feel like you can't cope with anything?

8. Do you feel like you are about to explode, do you often fly into a rage?

9. Do you drink alcohol or smoke to calm down?

10. Do you suffer from insomnia?

11. Are you constantly in a gloomy mood and suspicious of the intentions of others?

12. Do you drive at high speeds and often take risks?

13. Have you lost interest in sex life?

Check your results:

If you answered yes to five or more questions, then your nerves are on edge, you need to take some steps to correct this situation. You might even need to see a doctor.

Recommendations for dealing with stress.

First of all, stop. Ask yourself: “What is happening? What is the reason? What does this situation want to tell me and show me?” It is important to know that stress is a reaction not to a fact, but to the meaning assigned to it. That's why people react so differently to the same event. Next, we will try to find the reasons for this condition, changes in the situation for the better and the choice of optimal behavior. Ask yourself: “Why am I doing this? How much do I need it? Is it possible to do without this? If you identify a behavior pattern, you can try to change your attitude towards stress.

The next step is anti-stress protection. What do people usually do when they feel bad? They run to a friend and cry into their vest, smoke heavily to calm their nerves, or abuse alcohol. But if you constantly “load” your friends, you can lose them. Cigarettes several packs a day will simply make you disabled, and alcohol will turn from an anti-stress medicine into a problem that is not even commensurate with your stress. Of course, the optimal way to get rid of prolonged stress is to completely resolve the conflict, but this cannot always be done on your own. In such cases, you should seek help from a psychologist or psychotherapist.

Anti-stress techniques.

The techniques are easy to use, but they are not universal. Therefore, everyone can choose for themselves exactly what they like, what suits them best or what helps them.

Stress can be reduced or even prevented by distracting oneself from the situation. Switch your thoughts to another subject. So, if you constantly think about an event that made a strong negative impression on you, stressing yourself out, giving all your energy to these thoughts, then you are creating a stressful situation for yourself that can lead to psychological trauma. Try to look at the situation with a sense of humor. Laughter leads to a decrease in anxiety, muscles relax, and heartbeat and blood pressure normalize. Stress is a source of very strong energy, which means the body requires action. You can use the gym, where you can work out until you sweat, you can tidy up your apartment, beat a pillow, smash dishes, violently beat your mattress with a tennis racket, etc. This energy cannot be suppressed. Just act, do whatever you want, but preferably for the benefit of yourself and your family. Another way to deal with stress is relaxation. Using this method, you can partially or completely get rid of physical or mental stress. It is easy to master these methods, but your motivation is very important, i.e. desire and understanding of why you need it. The goal of the exercises is complete relaxation.

There are people who lose their appetite due to stress and begin to lose weight because the biological reactions that trigger stress consume a lot of energy. But for most people, stress causes the opposite reaction; they start eating more and eat stress. They eat more chocolate, cakes, sweets, and other foods rich in sugar and fat. In the meantime, there are foods that provide nutrients and counteract stress.

Anti-stress products.

The fact that the quality and quantity of food affect our health and condition has long been beyond doubt. Products that contain tryptophan can quickly improve your mood. This amino acid, which in the body as a result of biochemical reactions turns into serotonin - the “happiness hormone”. Surely, many have heard about the miraculous properties of chocolate. But dark chocolate has more beneficial properties. It will help cope with chronic fatigue; all you need to do is eat a few slices a day. The amino acids contained in dark chocolate stimulate the pleasure centers in the brain and activate feelings of well-being and love. Cocoa beans contain many important vitamins and minerals, helping to concentrate and help improve memory and protect against atherosclerosis. A cup of cocoa perfectly tones and gives strength. Bananas are also rich in tryptophan. They can not only lift your spirits and give you a feeling of happiness, but also energize you. Bananas contain a lot of magnesium, which helps normalize sleep and reduce excitability. Due to the content of glucose, sucrose and fructose, one banana is enough to provide you with energy for 1.5 hours.

It is tryptophan that is found in whole grain bread, turkey or chicken meat, which allows you to fight both a depressed emotional state and suppression of the immune system. According to experts, foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids also help cope with depression. These are fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines, tuna, herring), nuts (especially walnuts), seeds (flax and pumpkin), and avocados. In addition, oily fish protects against cardiovascular disease and arthritis. And the vitamin D it contains in sufficient quantities can also increase serotonin levels.

Eating foods high in iron will help cope with bad mood. Iron increases hemoglobin levels in the blood, prevents anemia, fights fatigue and difficulty concentrating, gives energy and vigor, and therefore has a positive effect on mood. Red meat, liver, green vegetables (spinach, broccoli, peas), legumes (red beans and lentils), eggs are rich in iron.

Pears, apples, strawberries, quince, wild strawberries, black currants, grapefruits and other citrus fruits, celery and coriander, red pepper and basil are a first aid remedy for depression and nervous tension. The high content of vitamin C in these products allows us to consider them one of the universal means for increasing the body's immunity. Watermelon, hot peppers, and oranges are also recognized as the best natural antidepressants, each of which has a healing set of unique substances.

And, without a doubt, the real “anti-stress” product is ice cream, a delicacy that is loved by both children and adults. Moreover, it is very useful. As a dairy product, ice cream contains many useful elements and vitamins: calcium, iron, sodium, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus, B vitamins, vitamin A, D, E and P. This means it will help strengthen bone tissue, improve sleep, and skin condition and hair, increase immunity and brain activity, reduce the risk of intestinal cancer and help with dysbiosis.

Thus, there is a large assortment of valuable mood-enhancing products that can restore your vitality and positive emotions. Consider these simple recommendations so as not to bring your body and soul to destruction and illness.

Love yourself and take care of yourself,

and then no stress will be scary for you.

Fighting stress in a clinic in Moscow

When you can’t cope with stress on your own, you need to seek help from specialists. Our clinic has created all the conditions to combat psycho-emotional disorders. Each patient has an individual approach, treatment is carried out in several stages. For the greatest effectiveness, complex treatment is used, including drug therapy and psychological assistance.

Drug therapy

Reducing stress occurs with the help of high-quality and effective medicines. Thanks to effective medications, a person’s sleep is normalized, anxiety levels are reduced, and the functioning of internal systems is normalized. Clinic specialists prescribe medications individually to each patient, depending on the severity of the stressful condition, age and the presence of concomitant diseases.

Help from a psychologist

Prolonged experiences, anxiety and panic negatively affect the human psyche. Drug treatment alone is not enough to relieve the patient from stress. This requires the help of an experienced, qualified psychologist. The specialist will conduct a personal conversation and identify the reasons that led to the stressful situation. The support of a psychologist will help you cope with difficulties and problems without harm to the body.

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You can learn to cope with stress. This is possible on two levels:

• increasing the overall stress resistance of the body;
• organization of special psychological training, development of skills for instant assessment of the situation, emotional-volitional regulation and experience of behavior in specific, stressful conditions.

Thus, a person can be taught to act effectively even in a situation of severe stress, and skills in the field of self-healing can be developed in the event of the onset or threat of the onset of the stage of exhaustion (see above). But if a person, without certain self-help skills, experience, or sufficiently stable functioning of the nervous system, is already experiencing severe stress and is not able to get out of the situation on his own, special professional help is needed.

Since, as we have already noted, various disorders and diseases can result from stress, their timely diagnosis at the earliest stages is very important.

We work with patients whose contact with us was prompted by experiencing stress, taking into account all the necessary components of providing medical and psychological care: diagnosis, prevention, treatment. Our work is to assess the consequences caused to the body by stress factors, eliminate these consequences, and develop self-help skills during stress as a means of subsequent prevention.

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