Main Causes of StressMost of us are all too aware of main causes of stress in our lives. We can easily rattle off a laundry list of events and circumstances that keep us on edge. These hidden causes of stress are every bit as damaging to our health and well-being as the stress factors we are aware of. Perhaps they are even more destructive because they often go unnoticed until a stress-related illness strikes. Physical Stress FactorsWhen your body has to work too hard, or work without the rest, nutrients or water it needs, it gets stressed. Dealing with invaders, injury, or imbalance requires extra effort from your body systems.Although they may appear unrelated, chronic mental stress is a major physical stress factor. It puts heavy demands on the body nutritionally and physically. Instead of being in relaxed repair mode, your body has to deal with fright or flight hormones and changes in how it functions. Common causes of physical distress include:
Physical stress is often compounded by worry about health problems. Worry about the outcome, and trying to cope with pain or illness is stressful. So is guilt over not taking care of your health properly. This video details main causes of stress in the body and how they lead to ill health. Mental Stress FactorsThe main causes of stress, mentally and emotionally, vary widely from person to person. What may be nothing for you may be catastrophic for someone else. It all depends on your mental and environmental triggers and how you respond to them.Much of what stresses you mentally has to do with your perceptions and feelings of control and empowerment. Fear of losing control, or thoughts of losing someone or something you value are main causes of stress. So is physical and mental clutter. Holding on to old emotional baggage and reliving it is stressful, especially if it involves blaming others, feeling like a victim and withholding forgiveness. Multi-tasking is another form of mental clutter. Your brain really can only think of one thing at a time. Mental stress factors often revolve around:
These issues are common to all modern people. Take a few minutes to identify an area or two that especially triggers you. Visit the Natural Stress Relief Primer to learn about natural ways to relax and protect your health. Return from What Are the Main Causes of Stress to the Home Page.
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