5. Strive to feel emotionally balanced. None of the above is likely to lead to lasting improvement unless you work at consistently feeling emotionally balanced. If you're not sure where to begin with addressing your emotional stressors, please have a look at the mind-body exercises found here...
Each to-do item is an acute stressor. On their own, these stressors might not add up to overwhelm. But when those pressures accumulate, they compound each other. Before we know it, we’re living in a state of chronic stress. And when that chronic stress festers, we may find ourselves...
Stress rashes often appear as raised red bumps called hives. They can affect any part of the body, but often a stress rash is on the face, neck, chest or arms. Hives may range from tiny dots to large welts and may form in clusters. They may be itchy or cause a burning or tingling...
Well, If you’re getting impatient, you may raise your heart rate, so the first step is to take five deep breaths to slow your heart rate down. This will force you to slow down before you say or do anything rash. Then figure out what’s often causing your impatience, and try to pr...
There are all kinds of activities that people do to manage stress. Some of them are healthier than others. In this article, you will learn about stress, music, and how music therapy with a licensed therapist may help you manage stress and various mental health conditions. Getty/Halfpoint Ima...
First and foremost, you need to learn to accept your thoughts for what they are: a symptom of your anxiety or OCD. You need to stop shaming yourself, and stop feeling like you need to push these thoughts away. Acceptance is crucial. These thoughts are not in your control, and not somet...
Good hygiene is important to the healing of your shingles virus. Keep the area clean, using gentle soap. When drying the area, always pat dry rather than rubbing to avoid further damage to the already fragile skin. Warnings The drainage from a shingles rash carries the virus. Those with a...
Stress can make psoriasis worse because it causes an increase in the hormone cortisol, which can boost inflammation. Psoriasis treatments: Having a gentler hair routine can help if you have psoriasis. Don't shampoo your hair every day to help lessen the amount of skin rashes. You can also tr...
Eyes sensitive to light Stiff neck, headache and drowsiness A rash that doesn’t fade when pressed If you come across an unconscious casualty, follow these steps: Danger– check for danger to yourself or the casualty. Response– gently shake their shoulders and say ‘can you hear me?’ ...
It is totally harmless and it will not cause you to stop breathingit. Only problem is -it’s just very unpleasant. Try as much as you can to avoid stress situations and, I hope, you will overcome your breathing difficulties. Reply ...