Are you stressed out?
As of 2014 approximately 33% of Americans reported feeling extreme stress. That number jumped to 65% by the end of 2020. Out of that 65%, 77% experienced stress that impacted their physical health and 73% said it affected their mental wellbeing. 48% have developed sleep issues due to stress.
While stressors are a normal part of life, they seem to have gotten exaggerated in recent years. This amount of constant stress can have devastating effects on an individual’s health.
Stress can manifest itself differently in each person. It can cause rapid breathing, tension, hypertension, headaches, loss of interest in activities, low libido, digestive issues, sweating, muscle tension, jitteriness, emotional swings, chronic fatigue, adrenal fatigue, illness, disease, and lead you to an early death overtime if relief isn’t found.
While the idea of stress causing illness in the medical world remains an unproven factor, the link is plain as day by simple correlation.
What we want for our patients is a happy, calm, peaceful, stress free, healthy existence. We do everything in our power to help them achieve that here at Kaster Chiropractic and Associates by looking at a whole-body whole mind inclusive approach to health and wellbeing.
There seem to be 4 key areas that cause stress and we wanted to take a look at them today.
#1 FEAR – Fear is a powerful emotion and can have dire consequences. An estimated 275 million people around the world suffer from anxiety. Thanks to world events we have all been on the edge of our seats glued to the news for the past few years. Add that to daily life and you have a recipe for disaster, emotionally. Small amounts of stress are powerful motivators, but when your body gets stuck in fight or flight mode you are literally wearing yourself out.
#2 FINANCE – Money makes the world go round. It supports us, allows us a roof over our heads, and pays for the food we eat. Inflation is skyrocketing. Our dollar is dropping in value causing all of us to work harder and longer to maintain. This is very stressful. It can also add to the #1 factor above, Fear.
#3 MAJOR LIFE CHANGES – The one constant we can count on is change. If you experience a major change, it without a doubt impacts you physically and emotionally. Changes may include:
- Poor health and illness
- Change of job
- Moving to a new town or state
- Change of relationship status
- Transitioning from college into the workforce
- Health challenges
- Death of a loved one or a pet
- Or a number of any other trying life issues
#4 Job Stressors – Whether you work from home or in an office you spend a great deal of your time “at work”. They pay for your time, your talent, and your attention. It requires focus and dedication. No matter how much you may love or hate your job, it is a stress source.
Stress Reducing Recommendations
No matter where your stress is coming from, please know you aren’t alone. Everyone has a struggle that they are dealing with in their own way. The best way to combat stress is to love and appreciate your body and make health a priority. When you feel good physically you are far more easily able to deal with outside stress factors.
To schedule an appointment with Kaster Chiropractic and Associates of Fort Myers, Florida please call 239-332-2555 today. www.kasterchiropractic.com. Let us help you get on the path to your very best health and cut the stress!