In “Return To Nature” I explore stress and the far-reaching effects it has on our lives and health, and offer ways that we can reduce stress and regulate our bodies to have a healthier relationship with the stress we face and may face in the future.
For all of my life I felt healthy and pretty much stress-free; despite this, a few years ago I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, which for right now, doctors only offer a cause of the diagnosis being related to stress or diet. I have always ate fairly clean and healthy, so during my healing journey, I reflected a lot on my relationship with stress.
For me, I believe mismanaging grief from sudden loss at a very young age caused chronic levels of low-grade stress.
There are different kinds of stress, including acute stress, chronic stress, and episodic acute stress.
Acute stress is short-term stress that is caused by a specific event, such as an argument with a loved one or a test you’re nervous about. Chronic stress is long-term stress that is caused by ongoing situations, such as a difficult work environment or financial burdens. Episodic acute stress is when someone experiences acute stress frequently.
With April being Stress Awareness Month, throughout this month noelclark.com will share stress related blogs and helpful tips to help you manage your stress levels better.
Peace.
