DID YOU KNOW STRESS IS?
In life, everyone experiences some form of stress at one time or the other. Because stress can unfavorably affect our health, it is wise to identify the changes early and develop a plan to manage them. The way one deals with anxiety will determine the long term effects in his body. Therefore it is wise to decide on the cause or causes of the stressors and apply the necessary remedies to alleviate the ill effects of such stress.
It is said that stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. This can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous. It must be noted that not all stress in life is negative; some pressure can be positive, such as avoiding danger or meeting deadlines.
Unfortunately, stress can trigger many medical conditions, including psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety.
When anyone is frequently under stress, one can experience physical symptoms like headaches, upset stomach, high blood pressure, chest pain, and a problem with sex and sleep. Stress can also lead to emotional issues such as depression, panic attacks, or other forms of anxiety and worry.
Although it is difficult to avoid stress, it must be known that long term stress will do much damage to the body. In many cases, it leads to chronic diseases, and it can be said that chronic diseases bring on anxiety.
Some information is taken from Medicine Net and N.I.H. National, Institute of Mental Health.
TWELVE TIPS TO REDUCE STRESS
- Keep a positive attitude
- Accept that these are events that you can avoid or control.
- Learn and practice relaxation techniques; try meditation, yoga, singing, and poetry writing.
- Exercise regularly
- Eat a healthy and well-balanced diet daily.
- Learn to manage your time effectively. Make time for hobbies
- Get enough rest and sleep. Seek treatment when necessary.
- Set limits appropriately.
- Set achievable goals
- Fororgive quickly
- Pray always.
- Keep a song in your heart and on your lips.
FOR MY HEALTH AND HEALING: I WILL MEDITATE ON THESE SCRIPTURE WORD VITAMINS: (K.J.V.)
Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. Mark 9:23
But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole. Luke 8:50
He healeth the broken in heart and bindeth up their wounds. Psalm 147:3
Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him; and if he e it is have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. James 5:14-15
Have mercy upon me, oh Lord; for I am weak: Oh Lord, heal me; for my bones are fixed. Psalm 6:2
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am by God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Isaiah 41:10
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayst prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 3 John 2
And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. James 5: 15
Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed: save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise. Jeremiah 17:14
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Psalm 103:3?
The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind: the Lord raiseth them that are bowed down: the Lord loveth the righteous: Psalm 146:8
And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight and will give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have bought upon the Egyptians: for I am the Lord that health thee. Exodus 15: 26