"We get increased heart rates, and then the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline get released, and they flood our bodies. This causes physical symptoms, such as headaches or issues with the digestive system, and then there is the emotional aspect: You might notice that you're feeling irritable, anxious, you've got low mood, lack of motivation: these are key signs that you are under a lot of stress."
"Even if you eliminate the stressor, you are still going to have stress hormones that course through your body and need to be discharged. What is important is how we respond. She gives the example of her three-year-old having a tantrum, which causes her to feel stressed. If she can get out for a vigorous 20-minute walk, this will help her to feel better."
Stress triggers fight-or-flight physiological changes that raise heart rate and release cortisol and adrenaline. These hormones can cause physical symptoms such as headaches and digestive problems. Emotional effects include irritability, anxiety, low mood, and lack of motivation, which can lead to social withdrawal or increased irritability with others. Stress hormones can persist after a stressor is removed and require discharge through bodily regulation. Physical activity, such as a vigorous 20-minute walk, can reduce physiological stress. Addressing the external problem differs from regulating the body's stress response. Nervous-system regulation and seeking talking therapies through a GP are recommended when coping fails.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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