1. Stress and How You Can Reduce it
By Perin Peter
Design 8

2. Facts about Stress Stress can be negative and positive
Stress is a natural reaction your body has
Stress can also be a good motivator
A threat is not only a fight or harm it is also a problem
Stress is a reaction
People can get sick while under stress
Anything can cause stress
Comparing yourself to other people can cause stress too
Chewing gum is also used for a long time to reduce stress
Women have a higher probability of committing suicide when under stress especially mothers

3. Something You Can Do to Reduce Stress
Talk with friends
Laughing is very helpful
Cry when you have to
Tell someone you are angry at them when you are
Do something you like
Listen to calm, relaxing music
Take a stroll outside
Meditate
Get a massage
Sleep
Do some activities
Lose the electronics for a little while
Do yoga
Know what the problem is
Try to take care of problems as they come
Discuss your problems with someone
Learn how to manage stress
Start doing activities
If none of these tips help you should consult a doctor

4. Types of Stress
Some types of stress can be good. If you can handle the stress it can actually become a good motivator. This type of stress is called eustress.
However stress is not always helpful. If you cannot control it your confidence will plummet. Once you know you cannot solve a problem. It will cause stress and you will start thinking nothing is going right in your life. This type of stress is called distress

5. Stress balls actually work
Stress balls work for us like a pacifier works for babies. It soothes your brain to an intellectual level. Stress balls keep your mind and body engaged in something which in this case is squeezing a ball. Although it does not have to be a ball or squishy at all.

6. Effects of Stress Increases blood pressure
Leaves you vulnerable to multiple mental and emotional problems
Increased chance of heart attack and stroke
For some people stress even affects their digestion system
Enlarges fat cells
People will not feel sleepy
Increased cortisol will block your brain making it unable to make new memories
Too much stress can increase chance of a baby being born prematurely
Reduces brain tissues which help regulate emotions and self-control

7. Bibliography
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