Nowadays, a large number of people are living under stress due to bad lifestyle and busy life. Along with eating, drinking and dressing, stress has also become common in our lives. We often hear that stress is bad for health. We must avoid this.
However, a little anxiety or stress can sometimes be beneficial. The body's 'fight or flight' response is only activated during stress, says Richard Shelton, vice chairman of research at the University of Alabama's department of psychiatry. This tension is for our safety and does not harm us.
relationshipToday we will learn that-
- What is good stress?
- How can this be beneficial?
What is good stress? Good stress is also called eustress. This is a stress that produces positive reactions. This stress makes us do some difficult and enjoyable things.
According to the American Psychological Association, good stress occurs when faced with an exciting task or new challenge. For example, planning for retirement, preparing for a new job position, or attending a sports match.
When does good stress occur? Even when we are about to do something new and exciting, we feel stressed. This is called good stress. During this time, along with excitement, we also feel anxiety. For example, we may feel stressed while learning to drive. A new player feels good stress before his debut and during the match.
How can stress be positive? Generally, a little stress for a while can give us strength to face difficult situations. Let's understand graphically how stress can positively affect our physical and mental health.
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Stress increases brain capacity Mild stress produces chemicals called neurotrophins in the brain. It strengthens the connections between neurons in the brain.
According to research published in the journal EXCLI (Experimental and Clinical Science) in 2017, stress can improve memory in certain situations such as before taking an exam or participating in a sport.
Helpful in boosting immunity When you are stressed, the body prepares to protect itself from injury or infection. Dr. According to Shelton, the immune system prepares for defense during stress. The body starts overproducing interleukins (chemicals that regulate the immune system).
A study in Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology (2018) found that stress can protect the body from injury through the immune system.
Resilience to stress Increasing the ability to cope with stressful situations can make it easier to deal with these situations in the future. When we face stressful events, we learn to control ourselves in such situations. In such a situation, handling yourself in difficult situations can become easier than before.
Helpful in increasing productivityWe feel that stress makes us tired. While stress can sometimes motivate us to work faster and better. When we face a deadline, stress helps us to complete the goal on time, better and faster.
When does stress become harmful? When stress continues for a long time it causes damage. This can have a negative impact on our mental and physical health. Stress can cause us fatigue and physical problems. Let's understand this graphically.
Managing stress is essential Taking stress positively and seeing it as a challenge not only makes us mentally stronger but also helps us maintain balance and happiness in life. When we learn to use stress as our strength, this negative feeling begins to produce positive results.
However, when stress builds up and we cannot control it, it can have a negative impact on our mental and physical health. Prolonged stress can cause anxiety, depression, heart disease and other physical problems. Therefore, it is important to manage stress and manage it properly.
Habits like exercise, meditation, deep breathing, time management and healthy eating can be adopted to keep stress under control. Also, when stress increases and we find it difficult to handle it, we should seek the help of a mental health professional. With proper guidance we can balance the stress in our life and lead a happy life.
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