What is a stress-related disorder?
There are severe stress-related disorders that have an impact on day to day life. Some examples are PTSD, ASD and AD. Some are worse than others. But each type of stress-related disorder is caused by traumatic events that have had a negative impact on an individual. This can be pressure in situations, a heightened sense of fear and anxiety caused by people or situations.
Affects:
These disorders can affect someone mentally and physically and can be induced either of these ways. Also, an individual would experience flashbacks causing panic to arise.
With any stress-related disorder, emotional reactions and responses will be heightened. They will occur more often than a logical and composed response.
Obstacles individuals face with a stress-related disorder:
- Disturbed sleep patterns
- Trouble in social dynamics
- Risk of substance abuse
- Further Mental Health problems
Human reaction
When we are hurt it is a natural, human response to protect ourselves. And our reactions aren’t as controlled as they would be in an ordinary situation. Traumatic events have traumatic effects.
Depending on what has caused us mental, emotional and physical harm we can react and behave in different ways. Disassociation is one example of what would occur as a result. Adding to that, Social Anxiety develops further by avoiding social situations. It also grows by fearing potential outcomes.
In an emotional state, we aren’t thinking sensibly. We become protective and defensive emotionally. Additionally, we fail to protect our mental health when emotions run high. We also neglect our physical well-being.
Ways to help yourself:
Adopting a healthy lifestyle is the known and best way to manage stress.
- Relaxation and mindfulness exercises like Yoga, Pilates, Meditation and quiet time.
- Physical exercise, whether that be light workouts or full-on workouts.
- Practice Positivism – Use gratitude journals, Affirmations, read workbooks to help rewire your thinking.
- Find hobbies you will enjoy like music, art, gardening, writing, exercise, reading.
- Nurture your relationships. Water those healthy relationships in your life. Grow them through quality time and sharing. Engage in conversations and shared interests in activities.
- Travel – experience the great outdoors and find relaxation and freedom in the natural world.
- Change of diet.
- Talking to a professional.
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