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'''Stress''' is the [[emotion]]al and physical tension brought on a person’s reaction to the demands of life. If a person lacks stress management abilities such as the knowledge of how to remain mentally calm during difficult situations (See: [[mental toughness]] and [[psychological resilience]] and [[Sport psychology]]), stress frequently causes anxiety, irritability, and inability to concentrate. Stress can also lead to headaches, and a rapid heartbeat.<ref>http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/ghr/glossary/stress</ref> Many illnesses, such as chronic anxiety states, high blood pressure, heart disease, and addictive disorders, to name a few, also seem to be influenced by chronic or overwhelming stress.<ref>[http://www.medicinenet.com/stress/page9.htm#Conclusions_about_the_effects_of_stress Conclusions about the effects of stress.]</ref>  

'''Stress''' is the [[emotion]]al and physical tension brought on a person’s reaction to the demands of life. If a person lacks [[stress management]] abilities such as the knowledge of how to remain mentally calm during difficult situations (See: [[mental toughness]] and [[psychological resilience]] and [[Sport psychology]]), stress frequently causes anxiety, irritability, and inability to concentrate. Stress can also lead to headaches, and a rapid heartbeat.<ref>http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/ghr/glossary/stress</ref> Many illnesses, such as chronic anxiety states, high blood pressure, heart disease, and addictive disorders, to name a few, also seem to be influenced by chronic or overwhelming stress.<ref>[http://www.medicinenet.com/stress/page9.htm#Conclusions_about_the_effects_of_stress Conclusions about the effects of stress.]</ref>  

According to John A. Schindler, M.D. introduced the powerful concept of EII, or "emotionally induced [[illness]]," long before most physicians were aware of the connection between emotions and physical [[health]]. (1954) <ref>[http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1127502.How_To_Live_365_Days_A_Year How To Live 365 Days A Year.] (1954)</ref> Similarly, author Patrick Carnes wrote: "Stress becomes traumatic when danger, risk, fear or anxiety is present."<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Betrayal-Bond-Breaking-Exploitive-Relationships/dp/1558745262/ref=la_B000APLA0E_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1391183476&sr=1-3 The Betrayal Bond, page 3]</ref>

According to John A. Schindler, M.D. introduced the powerful concept of EII, or "emotionally induced [[illness]]," long before most physicians were aware of the connection between emotions and physical [[health]]. (1954) <ref>[http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1127502.How_To_Live_365_Days_A_Year How To Live 365 Days A Year.] (1954)</ref> Similarly, author Patrick Carnes wrote: "Stress becomes traumatic when danger, risk, fear or anxiety is present."<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Betrayal-Bond-Breaking-Exploitive-Relationships/dp/1558745262/ref=la_B000APLA0E_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1391183476&sr=1-3 The Betrayal Bond, page 3]</ref>

== Stress management ==

== Stress management ==

=== Exercise ===

=== Exercise ===

''"Health is the vital principle of bliss, and exercise of [[health]]."'' James Thomson.

''"Health is the vital principle of bliss, and exercise of [[health]]."'' - James Thomson.

As time goes on, increase activity until you [[exercise]] on most days. You'll feel better physically, sleep better at night, and improve your mood. Join an exercise group or exercise with a friend. You'll stay connected. And you'll have support to help you stay on track! <ref>[http://www.medicinenet.com/depression_tips_pictures_slideshow/article.htm Tips for Exercise, Diet and Stress Reduction.]</ref>

As time goes on, increase activity until you [[exercise]] on most days. You'll feel better physically, sleep better at night, and improve your mood. Join an exercise group or exercise with a friend. You'll stay connected. And you'll have support to help you stay on track! <ref>[http://www.medicinenet.com/depression_tips_pictures_slideshow/article.htm Tips for Exercise, Diet and Stress Reduction.]</ref>

== See also ==

== See also ==

*[[Naturopathy]]

*[[Naturopathy]]

*[[Herbert Benson]]

*[[Herbert Benson]]

*[http://zenhabits.net/20-ways-to-eliminate-stress-from-your-life/ 20 Ways to Eliminate Stress From Your Life.]

*[http://zenhabits.net/20-ways-to-eliminate-stress-from-your-life/ 20 Ways to Eliminate Stress From Your Life.]

*[https://freaktofit.com/stress-management-symptoms-causes-preventive-measures/ Stress Management: Symptoms, Causes, Preventive Measures.]

*[https://freaktofit.com/stress-management-symptoms-causes-preventive-measures/ Stress Management: Symptoms, Causes, Preventive Measures.]

==References==

==References==

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