8 Foods That Help Relieve Stress

Stress does not do the body good. As a working mother of two, juggling schedules, events, my career and life, I am no stranger to stress. My life can easily become chaotic and stressful. I find that stress will affect your feelings, thoughts, body, and even behavior. Stress can also lead to several health problems if left unaddressed, which is no good for any individual. What may be causing stress: Traumatic events are defined as shocking, scary, or dangerous experiences that can cause emotional, psychological, and physical distress and put someone at risk of serious harm or death. Some examples include the death of a loved one, earthquake, war, terrorism, school violence, flood, life-threatening illness, serious accidents, etc. Life events are defined as events that can threaten a person’s identity, self-esteem, social status, or physical well-being. Examples include planning a wedding, having a baby, infertility, the process of purchasing a home, divorce, illness, caring for a sick relative, loss of job, financial difficulties, etc. Daily pressures are defined as the challenges of everyday life that can cause stress. Daily pressures can either be anticipated or unanticipated. Examples of daily pressures include school, work, family, unexpected events /bills, overwhelming responsibilities, etc. ...