Tips for Coping with Stress in Turbulent Times

                                 

We’re in the midst of turbulent times--not only do we seem to be awash in a never-ending stream of negative economic reports, but many of us are personally under intense financial pressure.

It is important to remember that when turbulent times cause stress levels to skyrocket, coping also needs to go way up.

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The following tips will help you stay on top of stress, instead of allowing it to control you:

1.  Sleep tends to get disrupted during stressful times but being well rested enhances coping skills so make sure you get a sufficient amount of sleep.  Sleep issues should be treated aggressively during turbulent times. 


2. Now, more than ever, it's important to adhere to eating habits that deliver the nutrition your body critically needs.  That means no sugar binges, or outlandish starvation diets. 


3.  Exercise is a proven stress killer.  Try to get at least 30 minutes a day, six days a week.  Exercise is best when, like anything in life, you make it fun. Be creative, social, and mix it up.  Long workouts on the weekends can be great stress relievers. 


4.  Don’t use alcohol as a crutch, under the misconception that it aids relaxation.  Actually, alcohol interferes with desperately-needed deep-stage sleep.  Plus, alcohol tends to eclipse healthier, more effective coping techniques. 


5.  Seek out a sympathetic ear.  Yes, you're strong and self-reliant, but during turbulent times professional intervention may be worthwhile.  At the very least, trade notes with someone coping with a similar situation. 


6.  Delegate, delegate, delegate.  There’s no better time than the present to shed a weighty responsibility or two to someone capable of discharging it. 


7.  Don’t rely on reckless spending and sexual acting out as stress relievers.  The consequences of either only lead to additional stress.


8.  Don't neglect your physical health; stress takes a toll in many ways, so see your physician regularly.  

Helpful Hints

       

Here are some links that will provide helpful ways to deal with stress:

UHealth Psychiatry
At UHealth Psychiatry, our exceptional team of university-based clinicians delivers evaluation and treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and patients over the age of 55.  A full range of psychiatric services is offered, from psychopharmacology to psychological diagnostic testing.  Our academic physicians and psychologists have extensive experience in treating a variety of complex psychiatric and behavioral cases.  Each is committed to providing expert, caring, and confidential treatment in both individual and group settings.  Please call 305-355-9028 to make an appointment and/or for new patient referrals.  For information about our clinicians, please click on: Find a Doctor.

The University of Miami Wellness Center
http://wellness.med.miami.edu/

What is Wellness?  Wellness is the dynamic process of becoming aware of, taking responsibility for, and making choices that directly contribute to one's well being and that of the common good. It is the integration of body, mind and spirit and the ongoing development of one's own meaning in life.

Because the goal of achieving optimal health is achieved by way of “striking a balance,” the Wellness Center offers classes such as meditation, stress management, smoking cessation, and nutrition education. Many of the programs are free and open to the general public.  Visit the website to find out how you can start a program of exercise and classes that will help you attain a balanced life.

MedlinePlus: Trusted Health Information for You
http://medlineplus.gov/

MedlinePlus will direct you to information to help answer health questions.  MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations.  Preformulated MEDLINE searches are included in MedlinePlus and give easy access to medical journal articles.  MedlinePlus also has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and the latest health news. 

 

MedlinePlus en Espanol: Informacion de Salud para Usted
http://medlineplus/spanish/

MedlinePlus le ayuda encontrar las respuestas que usted busca en temas de salud. MedlinePlus ha recopilado la información más confiable proveniente de fuentes autorizadas tales como la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina y los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud, así como otras agencias gubernamentales y organizaciones de servicios para la salud. MedlinePlus también le ofrece mucha información sobre medicamentos, una enciclopedia médica ilustrada, programas interactivos para el paciente y las más recientes noticias acerca de la salud.

 

Classical South Florida Radio Station 89.7 FM
http://classicalsouthflorida.publicradio.org/

Listen to classical music from your radio, your computer, or your iPhone/iPod from an all classical public radio station, Classical South Florida, and relax...

 

 

 

 

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