Continual, or chronic, stress can cause mood swings, reduced empathy, and impulse-control issues. It’s also associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Stress and anxiety are common experiences for most people. In fact, 70% of adults in the United States say they feel stress or anxiety daily. How to relieve it:
- Exercise. Exercise is one of the most important things you can do to combat stress. …
- Consider supplements. Several supplements promote stress and anxiety reduction. …
- Light a candle. …
- Reduce your caffeine intake. …
- Write it down. …
- Chew gum. …
- Spend time with friends and family. …
- Laugh
- Exercise
- Take a yoga class