Stress happens when the body responds to a difficult or demanding situation or thought. When a person is confronted by such a complex situation the body releases stress hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol. These stress hormones make the person alert and roused, and ready to face the situation head-on. The heart beats faster, muscles tighten, blood pressure shoots up and senses sharpen. Strength, stamina and focus are enhanced to deal with the situation. Modern, fast-paced life is such that every person is impacted by stress almost on a daily basis. Office deadlines, financial commitments, personal frustrations, ego hassles, demanding relatives, etc., occur with unfailing regularity and get people all stressed out. Stress can be motivating and energetic so long it makes it appearances for a short while. But, when it lingers on, there can be hell to pay. People who are mostly stressed out are impacted by medical conditions, and emotional and social problems. They become less productive and turn irritable. Their quality of their life suffers dramatically. Signs of stress Cognitive signs of stress include memory problems, bad judgment, cynical, negative attitude, and anxiety. On an emotional level, the person becomes moody, short-tempered, agitated, lonely, unhappy and depressed. Physically, he suffers from high blood pressure, pains, lack of sex drive, and a repressed immune system, which leads to diseases and organ damage. A stressed out person gives himself away by indulging in excesses – for example, he may eat too much or too little, sleep more or less than recommended. A stressed out person typically withdraws into a shell, starts procrastinating and turns to alcohol and other substances for support. Stress has physical, mental and behavioural implications. It can even cause heart disease and other complex medical conditions. Causes of stress Stress is influenced by internal and external situations. Personal relationships, work pressure, economic recession, financial problems, family problems, etc., are a few external factors that cause stress. Pessimistic and cynical attitude, quest for perfection, a need to micro manage, or unreal expectations are major internal factors that stress a person out. The secret solution that helps people cope with stress If a person feels that stress is affecting his quality of life and destroying his productivity and relationships, then it is time to act and manage his stress. He must first accept the fact that he is stressed and needs help. Many folks recommend taking to yoga and meditation to beat stress and some folks recommend stress-busting medication. Though yoga and meditation can briefly calm a person down, they do not provide long-term stress solutions. As far as stress-busting medicine goes, a person cannot be having medicines all his life without suffering from serious side-effects. Benefits of hypnotherapy in managing stress Hypnotherapy helps strengthen the mind. It helps the affected patient develop a positive attitude and always look at the brighter side of each situation without delving into its negativity or dark side. The affected person comes to terms with his condition and realizes the need to change his way of thinking through and reacting to difficult situations. The biggest advantage of hypnotherapy is that the hypnotherapist makes the patient go into a trance and enter an enhanced state of awareness. The patient focuses on the hypnotherapists commands and reveals his subconscious mind. The hypnotherapist is then able to figure out the leading causes of stress and fix these. The hypnotherapist suggests ideas and concepts to the patient and these positive ideas become ingrained in the patient’s subconsciousness. The person emerges as a new, inspired, and determined man after the hypnotherapy session. Eliminating stress from his life becomes an important goal and he works towards attaining it. Yoga and meditation can condition the mind to a certain extent, but they cannot work on the subconscious the way hypnotherapy does. Conclusion Every person suffering from stress must deal with it on a priority basis. If stress remains unaddressed and untreated (especially over a long period of time) it may eventually cause serious physical, emotional and behavioural problems. Hypnotherapy works the quickest and it does not have any side-effects. It is recommended that people experiencing high-levels of stress should consider consulting a hypnotherapist to alleviate their condition. Author: David R. Behan David has over 15 years' experience in London Hypnotherapy treatments and is the Clinical Director of the Wellbeing Clinic at 10 Harley Street. Having helped over 14,500 clients throughout his career he is also well-known for treating TV presenters, Actors, Pop Stars, as well as TV celebrities in coping with high levels of stress. Click here if you want to eliminate stress and take control of your life. Or Call David now, the initial consultation is FREE: 0207 467 8451
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