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# Stress and anxiety: how to cope
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## When you're worried, when you're under pressure - we call it stress. It's
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usually associated with the physical or mental side-effects of busy lives, and
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too much to worry about. But the truth is, a little bit of pressure can be
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good for us - it keep us motivated, on our toes, and makes us work harder.
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![Laughter is a great stress buster. ][1]
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Laughter is a great stress buster.
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4:59PM BST 03 Jun 2010
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**Stress and why it is bad for you**
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The problem is, that too much pressure can lead to excessive worry. When that
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happens, the body generates chemicals called cortisol, adrenaline and
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noradrenaline, which can build up over time. Too much adrenaline and
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noradrenaline will raise blood pressure, increase heart rate and make you
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sweat more. Too much cortisol prevents the immune system from functioning
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properly, and releases fat and sugar into your bloodstream.
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**Stress symptoms**
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We all worry in different ways. But whatever the cause of our concerns - such
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as exams, divorce, marriage or moving house; planning a holiday, other
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problems with health or concerns at work - we need to recognise that
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pressure's building up.
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## Related Articles
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* [Aviva Healthier Solutions][2]
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04 Jun 2010
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* [MyHealthCounts: helping you stay healthy][3]
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04 Jun 2010
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* [Staying healthy with Telegraph][4]
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04 Jun 2010
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* [How to stop smoking - medical insurance from Telegraph][5]
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03 Jun 2010
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* [Flu virus facts][6]
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03 Jun 2010
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* [Blood pressure][7]
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03 Jun 2010
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To reduce the effects of worry, we need to recognise we're suffering from it.
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These are some of the most common symptoms:
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• Being more irritable than usual
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• Over-reacting to criticism
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• Feeling as though you 'don't know where to start'
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• Experiencing guilt if you're relaxing, and not always 'on the go'
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• Having trouble getting to sleep, or waking up early
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• Drinking and smoking more than usual
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• Finding it hard to concentrate
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• Struggling to make decisions, where this was once simple
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• Suffering from indigestion, loss of appetite, or 'comfort' eating
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• Nail-biting or increased compulsive activities
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• Finding 'tense' sensations in your body, the neck particularly
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**Stress management**
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We need to find the causes and deal with them - but that's not always easy, or
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practical. You should always see your GP if you think you're experiencing
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worries that are a real cause for physical or mental concern. But you can help
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reduce the worry you're experiencing, by making simple lifestyle changes.
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• Do one thing at a time - don't be afraid to say 'no' when demands are placed
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on you, and walk away from stressful situations.
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• Talk to someone - spend time with people who are positive and rewarding in
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their comments, rather than critical.
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• Accept offers of practical help - and know your own limits. Try not too be
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too competitive or expect too much of yourself.
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• Let off steam safely - shout, scream, or even hit a pillow.
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• Use relaxation techniques - yoga or meditation classes are ideal, and
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practise slow breathing using the lower part of your lungs.
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• Be more physically active - gentle cycling, brisk walking or swimming will
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help you sleep better.
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• Make time to socialise with friends - and also make time for yourself.
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Telegraph
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* ### [Offers »][15]
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External Links
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* ### [Aviva Medical Insurance][16]
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### [How to stop smoking - medical insurance from Telegraph][5]
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addictive. The good news is that, if you want to kick the habit, there's
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plenty of help on offer.
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### [Coping with stress][24]
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[![Laughter is a great stress buster. ][25] ][24]
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When you're worried, when you're under pressure - we call it stress. It's
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usually associated with the physical or mental side-effects of busy lives, and
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too much to worry about. But the truth is, a little bit of pressure can be
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good for us - it keep us motivated, on our toes, and makes us work harder.
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[EDITOR'S CHOICE »][26]
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### [Gil Scott-Heron: 'A voice for Shakespeare'][27]
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[![Gil Scott-Heron][28]][27]
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Composer, musician, poet and author whose writing provided a vivid commentary
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on the black American experience.
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### [Beekeeping diary: the new colonies arrive][29]
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### [Spectacular light show dazzles Sydney][30]
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### [WS Gilbert: a knight for our times][31]
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### [The Telegraph's Matt is Hay Festival star][32]
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[4]: /financialservices/insurance/aviva-medical-insurance/7800995/Staying-
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[5]: /financialservices/insurance/aviva-medical-insurance/7801031/How-to-
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[6]: /financialservices/insurance/aviva-medical-insurance/7801065/Flu-
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[19]: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsored/offers/aviva-medical-
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[27]: /news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/music-obituaries/8543514/Gil-
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