By all accounts, we’re in high gear in the Silly Season now. Whether you follow politics or not, Election 2008 is stressing many of us out. Into every life a little stress must fall. Couple the current events of the day with your everyday responsibilities ~ family; children; finances; and career ~ and that’s a recipe for meltdown. When the stress reaches higher than normal levels on a regular basis, your health can start to be affected. Moms may look invincible or even think they are invincible but it’s not true. Stress and good health don’t mix.
In one of my previous posts, I discussed “Learn About Depression & Heart Disease in Women.”
Stress is our body’s response to outside stimuli. Sure that sounds good, but it doesn’t mean very much. When you come home from a hard day at work and the sink is full of dishes, the laundry room is piled high with clothing, and the sink in the bathroom has been dripping all day, your blood pressure begins to rise.
The first person who says something to you usually gets to hear about your frustration. Or, they get to see you run bawling to the bedroom and shut the door. This is stress.
Moms, we have to protect our health. If the above scenario is typical of your daily life, watch out. You need to cease and desist before you end up in bed or the loony bin. Popping pills is not a long-term solution to the side effects you’re experiencing from your stress. Antacids and headache medication is not the answer.
Did you know that too much pain medication can irritate your digestive system? Your body will fight back with bowel trouble or worse. There’s a reason that labels tell you not to exceed a specified dose in twenty-four hours! We’ve got to stop abusing our bodies.
Are you a stress eater – increasing your caloric intake as your stress increases? I am ~ ice cream is my downfall. I didn’t know it until I’d gained about twenty pounds. Stress can lead to some unhealthy ways of coping. I’m addicted to Starbuck’s Iced Frappuccinos. Do you know how many calories are in those things? I would shield my eyes from the nutritional information. It’s a wonder I didn’t explode.
Stress can lead to poor eating habits. Overeating or eating the wrong things can lead to obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. These illnesses can lead to heart disease and stroke. Basically, we’re talking about a premature death. That is not an option for you, mom.
Stress can also cause ulcers, migraine headaches, and depression. These conditions can be avoided when we take better care of ourselves. Enlist the aid of your spouse, parents, sisters, brothers, and friends. You’re not the first one to suffer stress and you won’t be the last. Living with it is not an option.
As a mom or grandmom, your children can even help you. How can that purple-faced person with jam all over herself help you? Kiss her jam stained face until all the jam is gone. Jump on the bed with her. Snuggle together with some books and let all the day’s worries stay outside that door.
She may be a reason for some of the stress, but she is also the joy of your life. You endure because of her angelic face. Be there for her when she grows up by learning to cope with stress now.
My own mom passed away at 67 when my DD25 just turned two, however my grandmother lived to be 101. I want to be around for ‘Lil Moomette and Slugger for quite some time.
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Stress can cause so many physical problems as well as emotional and it’s so often overlooked as a cause. Your article really draws attention to an important problem women tend to ignore.
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We really do need to take care of ourselves. Society tries to pressure us to put our families first, to the detriment of ourselves, but taking care of ourselves makes us better suited to take care of our families! Thanks for taking the time to bring this out into the open.
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thanks for the info
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All very relevant. Thanks. Taking it a bit further, growing research is showing how immune system “balance” can counter physical conditions stemming from stress.
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Great article. Moms are always doing ten things at once. Time to slow down, look at what is most important and prioritize. Don’t miss out on the joyful things, they can relieve your stress.
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