Posts Tagged “stress”
As we celebrate Veterans Day, I thank the men and women who are serving or have served in the armed forces. My own father was a World War II pilot and I am proud that my father served his country. I believe it is important that service men and women are recognized and honored for [...]
The past few weeks have been stressful for me. It is when I am under the most stress that I find it hard to reduce my stress and boost my mental health. However, when I do not do the following things, I am quickly reminded to get back to incorporating them in my life. 1. [...]
It appears that individuals with mental illness have higher rates of physical problems, at least according to an U.S. Government report released last month (April 2012). But do physical problems cause an increased risk of mental illness or does mental illness cause an increased risk of physical problems? In regard to mental illness being tied [...]
The last two weeks, I have been sharing my thoughts and information on different types of support. Having already discussed practical support and informational support, it is now time to discuss, emotional support. I believe emotional support is the most important type of support for those going through difficult times. What is Emotional Support? According [...]
We all experience stress to some degree. But do you know when too much stress can be a problem or even dangerous to your health? The Cleveland Clinic indicates that there are several warning signs when stress becomes dangerous. These include major changes in sleep or eating habits, unable to manage in daily life or [...]