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how can i eliminate stress in a healthy manner?

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Various techniques: There is no way to fully "eliminate" stress, but there are proven ways to reduce it.  A direct method is counseling, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy.  Indirect methods include exercising 30-60 minutes daily, and having fun.

Question 2

how can i deal with stress in a healthy manner?

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Exercise etc: There are a lot of ways we can try to deal with our stress, but regular exercise seems one the best ways to go....A couple of other options : find a hobby, support a successful sports team, attend social functions ( church, etc ) set aside quality time with family and/or loved ones....

Question 3

how can i deal with my stress in a healthy manner to avoid clinical depression?

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Mindfulness: There are many books on mindfulness and dealing with stress and anxiety.

Question 4

does stress affect your health?

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Yes, of course: Stress can lead to poor sleep, weight gain, irritability, tension, anxiety, and depression. It can increase risk of stroke & heart attack.  In certain brain regions, it can shrink gray matter tied to emotion and physiological functions. Being bullied as kids can lead to shorter telomeres -- signs of premature aging. There's also a connection between anxiety about life stresses and chronic illness.

Question 5

can stress affect my health much?

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Yes: The effect of stress on a person's health is depends  on the stress( severity, length, intensity and how you cope with the stress). Physical problems as acne, dermatitis, irritable bowel disorders, psoriasis become active in distressed patients. If you worried that stress is damaging your health, see your doctor , explain your concerns. Md can refer you  qualified therapist to treat your stress.

Question 6

can stress cause any health problems?

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Yes: Many diseases can be caused or aggravated by stress. Some are: heart attacks/ headaches/ anxiety/ ibs etc.

Question 7

is a certain amount of stress healthy?

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Likely yes, but some: Some stress is necessary to stimulate a person to perform.  This can occur in exercise, and hectic situations.  In fact, many medical tests, like glucose challenge, and Dexamethasone suppression test for cushing's are stress tests of a sort.  They are designed to see if the body has a healthy response.  But too much stress os any kind can cause more harm than good so do things in moderation.

Question 8

can stress add to many health problems?

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Gosh,you are only: 17 ; you have a lot of health problems? Yes, stress can exacerbate many health issues. To address stress: talk about feelings ; address problems. Don't avoid them. Aim for 8+ hours of sleep/ night. Daily physical activity is optimal in a green space. Eat healthfully. Cut out junk carbs, caffeine ; alcohol (or  moderate). Try qi gong, tai chi, acupressure or meditation. Tell your parents about this.

Question 9

what are the effects of stress on my health?

Accepted Answer

Stress & Distress: Some stress might be good for keeping us alert, and our bodies are generally good at dealing with acute stress.  But too much for too long, can turn into "distress" -- and the situations that stress us are individually variable.  Stress can relate to many problems such as headaches, high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, skin conditions, asthma, arthritis, depression, & anxiety.

Question 10

how should i stop worrying/stressing about health?

Accepted Answer

: Health anxiety is often the subconscious reaction to hidden stressors. Working with a life coach to learn stress management can both improve daily life but may identify the triggers so they can be exposed and worked on. Do the work and you can beat the cycle.

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