Learn more about Stress this April!

This month is Stress Awareness Month.

It appears to be especially significant this year. Learning to cope with stress and developing healthy coping mechanisms will go a long way toward leading a healthy and positive life.

Across the world, health care providers and health promotion experts will join forces to raise public awareness of our modern stress epidemic.

What is stress

• Generally is a response to an external cause, such as taking a big test or arguing with a friend.

• It goes away once the situation is resolved.

• Can be positive or negative. For example, it may inspire you to meet a deadline, or it may cause you to lose sleep. ⁠

What is Anxiety

• Generally is internal, meaning it’s your reaction to stress.

• Usually involves a persistent feeling of apprehension or dread that doesn’t go away, and that interferes with how you live your life.

What are the Symptoms

• Excessive worry⁠

• Uneasiness⁠

• Tension⁠

• Headaches or body pain⁠

• High Blood pressure⁠

• Loss of sleep⁠

How to Cope?

• Keep a journal

• Download an app with relaxation exercises.

• Exercise and eat healthy.

• Get regular sleep.

• Avoid excess caffeine.

• Identify and challenge your negative thoughts.

• Reach to your friends and family.

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