10 leading causes of death in america is from stress related illnesses

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stress causing so many problems, heart disease, cancer and stroke, depression, anxiety, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and gastrointestinal problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome. Much of these things have a stress factor involved, here are some ways to relieve stress and keep you healthier 1 - Often angry or irritated? Consider the weight of cognitive distortions. Are you magnifying a problem or leaping to negative conclusions without checking to see if they have any foundation in fact? Take the time to stop, breathe, reflect, and choose. 2- Not sure of your ability to do something? don't try it alone, reduce stress by asking for help from a family member, friend, co-worker, get books, tapes, google on the net, find out all the how to resources available to you. 3- Too much to do and overextended? Sit back, take a look all the things you have to do and prioritize, choose the things that must be done now, leave the rest for later. 4- Feeling nervous or tense? - Try massage, a hot bath, mini-relaxations, progressive muscle relaxation, or a mindful walk. Practically any exercise — a brisk walk, a quick run, a sprint up and down the stairs — will help, too. Done regularly, exercise wards off tension, as do relaxation response techniques. 5- Upset by conflicts with others? State your needs or distress directly, avoiding “you always” or “you never” zingers. Say, “I feel ________when you _____.” “I would really appreciate it if you could ______.” “I need some help setting priorities. What needs to be done first and what should I tackle later?” If conflicts are a significant source of distress for you, consider taking a class on assertiveness training.