Stress is a menace to a person’s mental health, and we all are very well aware of it. A lot of us have lost something or other to overstressing. But can we stop stressing? Well, no we can’t! It is an emotion, and no one can really escape it even after being very well aware of the consequences.
We all are very well cautious about the effect of stress on our cognitive health, but do you know that stress also affects our cardiac health?
Apart from hexing you with depression, insomnia, migraine, and even physical deteriorations, job stress also does harm your heart health.
What is Job Stress?
Job stress is a term used for the tension and pressure a person goes through in their job. It refers to the emotional and physical harm that a toxic work environment radiates.
It confines as a result of excessive and extreme workplace obligations.
Job stress – categorized under four heads:
● Active Work: That relates to right time workplace stress.
● Passive Work: That relates to low control and low communication stress.
● High Strain: That relates to an environment with high stress and low control.
● Low Strain: That relates to an environment with low stress and high control.
What is Chronic Stress?
Chronic stress is the strain that occurs as a result of any cardiovascular backdrop.
It happens when one develops stress due to cardiovascular disease.
People with a heart disease history find it difficult to cope with all the probable surgeries, medications, life threats, and overall excruciating pain.
They fall under after-surgery depression that results in delay in recovery.
The link between stress and heart diseases
As quoted earlier, we know the damage that stress does to our mental health.
The link between stress and mental diseases is also obvious because stress evolves in the brain, but how is stress linked to the heart?
Well, the pedestal of stress affecting heart health is Blood Pressure.
When body organs feel stressed, the heart starts pumping blood harder and attempts to supply blood faster and in more quantity than normal to the major functioning organs.
It leads to a rise in blood pressure, putting extreme strain on the heart.
A sudden rise in blood pressure can cause concussions, blackouts, stroke, or even a heart attack.
The prime causes of stress due to the heart are cardiovascular diseases and the recovery period.
Post recovery stress is often disregarded and tried to be covered by keeping the ill person’s mind off of it.
It is actually not supposed to be a covered-up topic. People need to talk and hear about post-recovery stress.
Prevention and Recovery from Job Stress
● Prioritize self-care: The most crucial element of stress release is to prioritize oneself. Take care of yourself no matter how important your work is. Try to take small and frequent breaks mid-work.
● Do not overburden yourself: Do not take up the responsibilities that you can not fulfill at a particular time. Try not to act perfectly in everything. No one is perfect in every work field.
● Try to stay away from deadlines: Try to complete your tasks before the deadline arrives. If the work is overwhelming for that specific period, talk to your task manager regarding an extension of your deadline. No one can deny to a polite tongue, try to explain to them how agitating the job is and how much time will it take to complete it.
● Communicate: Go out, meet some friends, explore new things, socialize as much as you can. It helps a lot in relieving stress.
● Pen down: Make a daily journal and write about your day, your problems, the solutions you thought of, and your feelings into it. This will act as a therapeutic way to revise and rethink the possible solutions.
● Seek help: It is absolutely okay to seek therapy, a doctor, or counseling. Do what you need to do to improve your mental health.
● Get adequate nutrition: Eat a proper, nutritious, and balanced diet. Try not to stay empty stomach, especially in the morning. It takes the maximum of your energy to work in the morning and, an empty stomach will exhaust your vitality, putting stress on your organs.
● Get enough sleep: Stress already births insomnia. No need to add up to it by skipping sleep. Sleep for a healthy period of 8 hours to relieve your body and vitalize your organs.
It is a hard fight against job stress, but it all starts with a healthy lifestyle. Adopt healthy habits, take care of yourself, and most importantly, listen to your body.
When you build and maintain a healthy lifestyle — you nourish a happy attitude, excellent mental health, and a positive self-image.
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The more you are informed — the better your lifestyle will be!
