The word "stress" is no stranger to our ears. Stress is a problem that is often discussed in our daily lives. Stress can be experienced by anyone because of family, partner, work, financial problems, or because of trivial problems.
Definition of stress
Then, what is the definition of stress itself? Stress is the body's nonspecific response to demands. When a person is unable to solve the problems they face and continue to be sustainable, this can cause stress.
When a person experiences stress, the body will respond by giving an alert reminder bell, namely the hormone cortisol will increase so that the heart rate will become faster and there will be an increase in energy. Usually, conditions will return to normal when the stress is gone. Stress can occur in different situations with different responses for each individual. Factors that cause stress that occur in you are not necessarily a cause of stress in other people.
Physical impact of stress
Actually stress does not always have a negative impact on the human body, some types of stress are normal and beneficial for the body. Stress can have a good effect on mental health, improve one's performance and enthusiasm.
Again, it all depends on how each individual responds to these feelings of stress. However, oftentimes, for some people stress can have a negative impact and can even attack physical health, such as: headaches and chest pain, muscle tension or pain, tightness, fatigue, digestive disorders, reproductive system disorders, and decreased immune system.
The impact of stress on the psyche
Not only attacking the body, stress often causes several psychological effects that also affect a person in carrying out their daily activities, such as: insomnia or difficulty sleeping, emotional disturbances, excessive anxiety, easy sadness, and depression.
How to deal with stress
It is important for every individual to do good and proper stress management. This is due to the negative impact on the physical and psychological aspects of a person mentioned above. Here are some tips to help us manage stress:
- Know the causes of stress
- Do regular physical activity
- Have and live a hobby
- Socialize with friends and family
- Do meditation
Those are some things you need to know about stress, its effects, and how to deal with it. The reason is, many people experience a physical illness due to the stress they experience.
Before that happens, we must do good and proper stress management. If you feel that stress is not going away, immediately consult a psychiatric doctor, such as your trusted psychologist or psychiatrist.
Article written by dr. Nauli Aulia Lubis. M.Ked(Kj), Sp.KJ (Specialist in Psychiatry/Psychiatrist at EMC Hospital Tangerang).