The Physical Side of Stress

                    We tend to think of stress as something that affects us psychologically or mentally, but stress also has a physical side? How you feel physically will affect how stress gets it’s grips on you. Consider this, when you get a good nights sleep and you feel rested,  you can deal with the hectic demands of work and your life.  Stress doesn’t bother you as easily, but if you’ve been working fifty, sixty, or eighty hours a week it’s a different story.  When you’re exhausted even little things can put you over the edge.   That’s why I say that there is physical side to stress So if you want to get control of the stress in your life you have to pay attention to your physical body.  Let’s examine some of the physical issues that might be playing a role in the stress in your life. 1.   First is sleep. Nothing is more vital for feeling good than obtaining quality sleep.  Most people need  get  seven or eight hours of sleep most nights to feel rested and energetic.  Yes, we can go on six hours of sleep or even five hours for a few days.  But I would bet that most people can’t do this on a consistent basis and feel their best.  If you’re someone who needs limited sleep and can still perform at their peak level then this is great- my hat is off to you.  Yet, for most of us performing our best requires that we’re bedded down for longer than five or si...
Source: Dr Laman - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Health stress Stress Management Stress Relief Uncategorized Source Type: blogs