Stress: Prevention and Complications

Prevention Tips

• Try not to get into situations that make you feel angry or upset.
• Don t drink too much alcohol or caffeine, or use illegal drugs as a way to cope in the long term, these things will only make you feel worse.
• Regular exercise keeps body healthy both physically and mentally.
• Relaxation is an effective way to help reduce muscle tension associated with stress. There are many different relaxation techniques e.g. yoga, meditation, massage.
• Some people find therapies such as acupuncture, homeopathy, herbal medicine and aromatherapy effective in both preventing and relieving stress.
• Eat a well-balanced, healthy diet. Donot overeat.
• Get adequate amounts of sleep.
• Don t use nicotine, cocaine, or other recreational drugs.
• Take breaks from work. Make sure to balance fun activities with your responsibilities.
• Spend time with people doing activities you enjoy. 
• Think positively

When to See Doctor

• Excess anxiety
• Misuse alcohol or drugs
• Have irrational fears
• Significant change in sleeping or eating habits
• Having suicidal thoughts or urge to hurt others
• Engage in self-mutilation, self-destructive or dangerous behavior