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Stress Awareness Month has been recognized every April since 1992, but this year it seems particularly important.\"\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Learning to cope with our stress and finding healthy ways to deal with these situations can go a long way in living a healthy and positive life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What does stress mean to you?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

We all experience stress \u2013 yet we may experience it in very different ways. Because of this, there is no single definition for stress, but the most common explanation is a physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.<\/div>\n
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Stress is a reaction to a situation where a person feels anxious or threatened. Learning healthy ways to cope and getting the proper care and support can help reduce stressful feelings and symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Common reactions to a stressful event can include:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Disbelief, shock and numbness<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Feeling sad, frustrated and helpless<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Difficulty concentrating and making decisions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Headaches, back pains and stomach problems<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Smoking or the use of alcohol or drugs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Affecting more than just your mind<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Long-term stress can prove to be more than just a mental issue. From headaches to stomach disorders to depression \u2013 even very serious issues like stroke and heart disease can come as a result of stress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When you are placed in a stressful situation, specific stress hormones rush into your bloodstream leading to an increase in heart rate, blood pressure and glucose levels. This is helpful in emergency situations, but having this \u201crush\u201d for extended periods of time can be dangerous and make you susceptible to the issues mentioned previously.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Learn to overcome issues you cannot change<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sometimes the stress in our lives is not something we have the power to change. Try to:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Recognize when you don\u2019t have control, and let it go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Avoid getting anxious about situations that you cannot change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Take control of your reactions and focus your mind on something that makes you feel calm and in control.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Develop a vision for healthy living, wellness, and personal growth, and set realistic goals to help you realize your vision.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Healthy ways for coping with your stress<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Here are some basic ideas to help you cope with stress:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Take care of yourself \u2013 eat healthy, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, give yourself a break if you feel stressed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Share your problems and how you are feeling and coping with a family member, friend, doctor, pastor or counselor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Avoid drugs and alcohol. These can create additional problems and increase the stress you are already feeling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Recognize when you need more help \u2013 know when to talk to a psychologist, social worker or counselor if things continue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Potentially the most valuable takeaway here is knowing how to talk to others about your stress. This goes both ways, as you need to know how to discuss your problems with others as well as talk to anyone that comes to you with their issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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By Pam Meyer<\/strong>\u00a0is the Wellness Director, BLC-Wahpeton.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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