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Dealing
with Stress
Stress has been
called the "Modern Epidemic" simply because so many other
health-related problems are the result of stress. In medical
schools, physicians are taught that up to 80% of all illness is the
result of stress. In truth, nearly 100% of all illness is the result
of stress. Learning to recognize the stress in our lives is the
beginning of learning how to deal with its impact in our lives.
When should I seek professional
help?
Some people are able to cope effectively with the
emotional and physical demands brought about by a natural disaster
or other traumatic experience by using their own support systems. It
is not unusual, however, to find that serious problems persist and
continue to interfere with daily living. For example, some may feel
overwhelming nervousness or lingering sadness that adversely affects
job performance and interpersonal relationships.
Individuals
with prolonged reactions that disrupt their daily functioning should
consult with a trained and experienced mental health professional.
Psychologists and other appropriate mental health providers help
educate people about normal responses to extreme stress. These
professionals work with individuals affected by trauma to help them
find constructive ways of dealing with the emotional
impact.
With children, continual and aggressive emotional
outbursts, serious problems at school, preoccupation with the
traumatic event, continued and extreme withdrawal, and other signs
of intense anxiety or emotional difficulties all point to the need
for professional assistance. A qualified mental health professional
can help such children and their parents understand and deal with
thoughts, feelings and behaviors that result from
trauma.
Contact us for a phone interview to discuss
your level of stress and if a visit to our Office would help you in
coping with the stress related to world events or any other
stress-related topic. E-Mail: DrGFlegal@aol.com or Tel:
615-812-7280.
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| Self-Help Book Recommendation
Domar, Alice D. & Dreher, Henry. (2000).
Self-Nurture:
Learning to Care for Yourself as Effectively as You Care for
Everyone Else
Viking, Published by the Penguin Group,
Penguin Putnam Inc.
ISBN
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11 of 12 people found the following review (from Amazon.com)
helpful:
 A Must-Read for Both
Men and Women, December 9, 2000
Reviewer: drgflegal@aol.com
(see more about me) from Nashville,
TN
Dr. Alice Domar's book on Self-Nurturing is a
must-read for both men and women! To say that this book is simply a
woman's book and has no application to men is like saying we really
don't want to understand the lives and experiences of over 50% of
our population. Self care is what stress management and Mind/Body
Medicine are all about, and this book sheds light and understanding
on these important issues. Recommend this book to women AND men
everywhere! . . . Gary L. Flegal, Ph.D., Professional Stress
Management Services.
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