We all talk about stress but most of us are not clear about what it exactly is. Stress is the strain caused emotionally and physically, in response to pressure from the outside world. We experience reactions of irritation, tension, lack of concentration and fast heartbeat once in a while. This is caused due to some stressful situation and is quite common in our everyday lives.

Stress becomes a problem when it gets out of hand and we are not sure how to deal with a particular situation. Situations and events that cause stress vary from person to person. The things that cause stress to you may not worry your neighbor.

The reaction to stress can affect the physical and mental health, affect relationships and take people away from their social obligations. Stress can manifest itself in the form of dizzy spells, dry mouth, pounding heart, upset stomach, difficulty breathing, sweating palms, sleeplessness, nervousness, muscle cramps, anxiety attacks and frequent urination. This is when it needs to be considered a problem and addressed.

Do you want to end up being depressed, sitting in the corner of a room in a chair? Most people feeling depressed, wallow in self pity that life is not treating them well. Let me tell you, researchers have proved time and again that stress is manageable and can be dealt with effectively. (more…)