The Four Types of Stress
What is stress and how can you help yourself manage it better?
Often stress is poorly mislabeled and understood, many people shrugging it off as just being related to some work and relationship stress.
This is sadly not true.
Unfortunately, because most of us are trapped and only live in our minds, we miss and don't acknowledge the feedback our bodies are giving us when stressed. So let me help you understand what stress actually is.
- Physical stress comes in the form of
- dehydration
- excess caffeination and use of soft drinks
- alcohol and cigarette use
- poor diet with little vegetables or fruit, excess fat and sugar
- skipping meals
- eating too late into the night and binge eating
- inactivity and being sedentary and sitting down for more than 30 minutes at a times
- poor sleep: going to bed too late, not getting enough sleep and getting interrupted sleep
- excess blue light exposure coming from your computer, TV and phone
- not getting enough sunlight and being outdoors
- excess heat or cold exposure (depends on how this is done)
- nutrient deficiencies and poor digestion/ imbalanced hormones
2. Chemical Stress comes in form of
- chemical and toxins: these are unfortunately everywhere. In our water, air, food, personal care products, cleaning products, furniture, plastics and so much more
3. Mental stress
- demanding fast paced jobs with lots of deadlines and long work hours
- studying for exams
- self limiting beliefs, values, thought and behavioural patterns
4. Emotional Stress
- inner conflict with yourself, i.e. telling yourself "I am not good enough" or always looking to overcompensate
- conflict in relationships with friends, family and partner
- self limiting beliefs, values, thought and behavioural pattern
As you can see stress is a little more involved than what is commonly acknowledged.
If stress is not addressed and dealt with it can amplify, perpetuate and create and misery for an extremely long time.
Your journey to emotional freedom starts here. Reach out today to learn more and take the first step toward a brighter, healthier future.
Anca Vereen is a Psychotherapist, Sound Therapist, Integrative Dietitian & Nutritionist and Breathing Coach who specialises in stress management and creating a lifestyle where you can experience optimal physical, mental and emotional health.
For more information about stress please visit https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/stress
