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I mentioned earlier this morning I was feeling a little tight from talking about stress. I came across this just now and had a good laugh. I had to share it. Even when feeling stressed, or experiencing the pain, we need to find the things in life that make us laugh. Don't you feel better after having a good laugh? Have you ever laughed so hard you cried? Do you have those friends that can make you laugh so hard your belly hurts and you beg them to stop so you can breathe and before you pee your pants? Even when times are tough, take some time and remember a moment in your life when you laughed so hard you cried. I bet you'll feel better. And I bet that you'll have another laugh at the memory. So go on...give your sense of humour a wake up call. I don't know about you, but all this talk of stress has got me feeling a little tight today. There has been a lot of information shared over the past few days about stress, the causes, the symptoms and also how to reduce the stress we feel in our lives.
The most important things I think I can pass along to you is that...
Stress is a part of living with pain. Its a part of being human. The more you can arm yourself with understanding and strategies to dealing with the stress that comes with your pain, the more you're able to live your life the way you want, not the way pain wants. What will you do for you, to start taking better care of you? To wrap up the conversation about stress, I am sharing the last bit of information that I received from the PTSD course I attended at LHSC here in London. As with the other information (causes, symptoms etc) that has been previously shared, I take no credit for it's content and am passing it directly as written in the handout book I received.
If you have any questions about what you read here, please speak with your doctor or health care professional. Strategies and Techniques to Reduce Stress Vitamins/Mineral Supplements, Herbal and Natural Remedies Some people who experience chronic stress seek vitamin and mineral supplements and herbal or natural rememdies. Adding vitamin and mineral supplements can help the body better cope with the effects of stress. It should be strongly noted, however, that just as with standard drugs, so-called natural remedies can cause problems, sometimes serious ones, so should be taken after consulting with a doctor or qualified pharmacist to ensure it is safe for your situation. To wrap up the conversation about stress, I am sharing the last bit of information that I received from the PTSD course I attended at LHSC here in London. As with the other information (causes, symptoms etc) that has been previously shared, I take no credit for it's content and am passing it directly as written in the handout book I received.
If you have any questions about what you read here, please speak with your doctor or health care professional. Strategies and Techniques to Reduce Stress Discuss feelings: The concept of communication and letting your feelings out has been so excessively promoted and parodied that it has nearly lost its value as good psychological advice. Nevertheless, feelings of anger or frustration that are not expressed in an acceptable way may lead to hostility, a sense of helplessness, and depression. To wrap up the conversation about stress, I am sharing the last bit of information that I received from the PTSD course I attended at LHSC here in London. As with the other information (causes, symptoms etc) that has been previously shared, I take no credit for it's content and am passing it directly as written in the handout book I received.
If you have any questions about what you read here, please speak with your doctor or health care professional. Strategies and Techniques: other techniques/strategies to reduce stress. Individual Therapy: Individual therapy is amount the most effective ways of reducing stress, even when the source of stress is chronic pain or chronic disease. In fact, in a study of patients with HIV, therapy was more helpful than support groups for improving well-being and quality of life. A typical therapy approach includes identifying sources of stress, restructuring priorities, changing one's response to stress, and finding methods for managing and reducing stress. How do you start your day? Is your day started taking stock of the aches in your body each morning? Counting each ache, feeling worse as you count them, sets up the day to continue counting the aches. Begin your day with a smile. Even when you may not feel like smiling, hold a thought in your mind that keeps your smile with you throughout your day. Settle your mind. Let go of the negative influences in your life, and take a deep breath. As your day unfolds, face it with an "I can handle this" attitude, keeping yourself calm. Remember the things in your life that make you happy to be you. Be thankful for all that you have. Face the day, and welcome it with a smile...."Good Morning World, it's going to be a great day!" "It's impossible" said pride. "It's risky" said experience "It's pointless" said reason "Give it a try" whispered the heart ~~Author unknown~~ I came across this this morning and felt it was a powerful message to share today. Take the time to read it, it won't take long, and when you're finished, explore the feelings it invokes in you. It will take just 37 seconds to read this and change your thinking.. Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. When using medications such as Effexor, it is important to keep the following in mind. If you notice yourself experiencing any of the following, please speak with your doctor.
There are some medications that although they do work in their intended manner, they can cause unhealthy consequences or responses. Many anti-depressants and SSRIs are now known to cause an increase in suicidal thoughts and or tendencies and otherwise intrusive thoughts of self harm, in children, teens and young adults. A general worsening in overall symptoms has also been reported. I know from personal experience that adults can also experience this reaction. You may have this reaction to one drug but not another of similar action or you may find that you have this reaction no matter what drug of this type you try. If you do experience reactions such as these, it is very important that you share this with your doctor. Do not stop taking the medication until speaking with your doctor or pharmacist. The benefits versus risks for these medications need to be discussed and considered before starting a course of treatment. You may be asked by your doctor if you are currently suicidal or if you have had thoughts of suicide in the past, before prescribing the medication to you. Please be honest with your answer. An open line of communication is very important with your doctor when taking medications of this type. Careful monitoring before and after withdrawal will be needed if you do experience suicidal reactions. DO NOT STOP COLD TURKEY! It is normally advised that you not mix anti-depressant medications with alcohol. What ever your thoughts are on medications and their uses, please make your decisions with education and understanding. |
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