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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