STRESS & TRPS Some suggestions by Judy Howe

What is stress? Stress is the reaction people have to excessive demands or other types of pressure placed upon them.Stress is the reaction people have to excessive demands or other types of pressure placed upon them. Stress is the ‘wear & tear’ our minds & bodies experience as we attempt to cope with unrelenting pressuresStress is the ‘wear & tear’ our minds & bodies experience as we attempt to cope with unrelenting pressures Stress arises out of a feeling that you cannot cope & don’t know which way to turn for help or reliefStress arises out of a feeling that you cannot cope & don’t know which way to turn for help or relief

What can stress lead to? Feelings of complete isolationFeelings of complete isolation Anger and frustrationAnger and frustration Lack of concentrationLack of concentration PanicPanic Anxiety attacksAnxiety attacks DepressionDepression How you handle stress can mean the difference between being happy & healthy or frustrated and anxiousHow you handle stress can mean the difference between being happy & healthy or frustrated and anxious

Time & Stress Identify & eliminate YOUR personal time wastersIdentify & eliminate YOUR personal time wasters Set daily goals & priorities – identify your #1 priority & get that done firstSet daily goals & priorities – identify your #1 priority & get that done first Say ‘no’ when or if necessarySay ‘no’ when or if necessary Ask for help if you need it…we ALL do at times! No need to feel ashamedAsk for help if you need it…we ALL do at times! No need to feel ashamed We can be there for each other!We can be there for each other!

Health & Stress Experts say that regular exercise & a healthy diet is the best defense against stressExperts say that regular exercise & a healthy diet is the best defense against stress Try to fit at least minutes of aerobic activity into your schedule at least 3-4 days a week – more if possibleTry to fit at least minutes of aerobic activity into your schedule at least 3-4 days a week – more if possible Eat well balanced meals & healthy foods. More whole grains, nuts, fruits and vegetablesEat well balanced meals & healthy foods. More whole grains, nuts, fruits and vegetables Try to get at least 7 hours of sleep each nightTry to get at least 7 hours of sleep each night

Help with Stress If you find you simply have more stress than you can manage on your own; seek helpIf you find you simply have more stress than you can manage on your own; seek help Connect more deeply with others living with TRPS – it really does help to talk to someone who understandsConnect more deeply with others living with TRPS – it really does help to talk to someone who understands There are a wide variety of books, magazines, tapes & videos that may help with everyday stressThere are a wide variety of books, magazines, tapes & videos that may help with everyday stress You may also want to seek the advice of a medical professional. It’s wise to do this before you are in ‘too deep’ with your stress.You may also want to seek the advice of a medical professional. It’s wise to do this before you are in ‘too deep’ with your stress.

I love this saying! For me, it means personal power which we all have!

We can take the journey together! We can take the journey together! THE END THE END