Stress & Anxiety Management
Types of Stress
Acute Stress: Short-term stress that arises from immediate demands or challenges. For example, giving a presentation or dealing with a minor argument. It’s usually intense but brief.
Chronic Stress: Long-term, ongoing stress resulting from persistent issues, such as financial problems, a demanding job, or ongoing relationship difficulties. Chronic stress can have more severe health implications.
Episodic Acute Stress: Frequent episodes of acute stress, where an individual often experiences stress in short bursts but regularly.
Causes of Stress
External Stressors: Events or situations outside of oneself that cause stress, such as work deadlines, financial issues, or family conflicts.
Internal Stressors: Personal thoughts, beliefs, or self-imposed pressures, such as perfectionism, negative self-talk, or high expectations.
Effects of Stress
Physical Effects: Short-term: Increased heart rate, rapid breathing, muscle tension, headaches, fatigue, and digestive issues.
Long-term: Chronic stress can lead to more serious health problems, including hypertension, cardiovascular disease, weakened immune system, digestive disorders, and sleep disturbances.
If you’re seeking to manage stress through MSG Naturopathy, it’s important to focus on methods aligned with naturopathic principles. Here’s how naturopathy can help heal stress: