Season 1 Episode 5: “The Impacts of Stress” PART TWO
“Welcome to THE ULTIMATE VENT SESH with your hosts Karissa and Melanie. Week after week we will share some of our deepest unshared truths, invite others to join us, and discuss some of the most difficult topics both personally and for society.
Topics we’ll discuss in this episode:
The Impacts of Stress 2.0
This an accessory episode to the last one and may seem very educational and direct, which it is. The nature of this episode is to isolate the true nature of stress, the effects it has on the body, and the fact that some of what you think may be a physical or mental ailment may be something all together.
What is stress? Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives.
Little understood MASSIVE and EXTENSIVE reach of stress: (adverse reactions to)
COGNITIVE:
Memory Problems
Poor Judgement
Inability to Concentrate
‘Brain Fog’
Indecision
Starting many tasks but achieving little
Self doubt
EMOTIONAL:
Depression
Moodiness
Irritability
Fatalistic Thinking
Panic
Cynicism
Anxiety
Feeling Overwhelmed
Frustration
PHYSICAL
Chest Pain
Rapid Heartbeat
Aches and Pains
Frequent Colds
Skin Complaints
Indigestion
High Blood Pressure
BEHAVIORAL
Increase Intake in Alcohol, Cigarettes and Caffeine to Relax
Isolating Yourself from Others
Sleeping too Little or too Much
Demotivated
Loss of sense of humour
If you are experiencing multiple of these symptoms in more than one of these systems it may be time to step back and reevaluate life stressors.
Free medicine: (these are things you can do to help prevent burnout, or before you are ready to take it to the next step)
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