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STRESS MANAGEMENT

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                    STRESS MANAGEMENT WHAT IS STRESS?  STRESS is a normal psychological and physical response to the day to day demands of life. The feeling of being overloaded with mental or emotional pressure can turn into stress when u feel unable to cope. STRESS can leave a person more vulnerable to mental health concerns such as Depression and Anxiety. FEELING STRESSED? Everyone faces stress from time to time however long term stress can build up and have an adverse impact on mental health.   COMMON CAUSES OF STRESS ARE: 1. Major life changes 2.Relationship difficulties 3.Financial Problems 4.Work Pressure   What happens when a person takes too much stress? Too much stress causes the body's defense system known as "fight or flight" to kick in. The nervous system releases a flood of stress hormones that include adrenaline and cortisol. The emergency stress response causes that heart to pound faster, blood pressure to r...