Welcome to the MPFC Lifetopics Article Series
Lifetopics are a series of articles written by the members of the Metropolitan Psychotherapy and Family Counseling Practice (MPFC) on various subjects that affect individuals of all ages and walks of life. Be sure to check back here often to stay up-to-date on all the latest from MPFC.
Understanding Stress and How It Affects Your Body and Your Health
Stress is an unavoidable, normal part of life, like the air we breathe. It can either help us learn and grow or cause us problems. We experience stress in varying forms and degrees, occasionally, or perhaps daily. When we face obstacles or challenges, when we feel pressured, overwhelmed or powerless, unsure of how to meet demands, we experience stress. We may recognize this when tension manifests in our bodies: our hearts beat faster, our breath becomes shallow and rapid, and we may perspire. Some of us may be so focused on performance that we do not notice the symptoms until we collapse in exhaustion, or become ill.
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Managing Stress and its Symptoms: How You Can Reduce Stress and Improve Your Health
What can I do about stress? You can better manage your stress by implementing the following three steps:
- Identify the sources of stress in your life
- Discover ways to reduce the stress in your life
- Learn healthy attitudes and behaviors to relieve stress
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Are you still parenting your “boomerang kids” or your adult children?
Do you feel burdened in your role of parent?
A large segment of the American public, the “boomer generation,” will soon receive a social security check. Many expected to be empty nesters and enjoy an easier, more relaxed life. Instead, as they are coping with their own health and money issues, they are also dealing with their grown children’s problems, often under their own roof. They may be parenting their “boomerang kid” who has returned home after college and shows no sign of leaving or dealing with their older child who lives on her/his own but is financially or emotionally dependent.
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