So, stress can be a heavy topic but today we hope to bring real conversation, light, and hope for everyone listening. Because we’ve all been there at some point in our lives. Learning to cope with stress in a healthy way will make you, the people you care about, and those around you become more resilient.

According to the CDC, Stress can cause:

• Feelings of fear, anger, sadness, worry, numbness, or frustration
• Changes in appetite, energy, desires, and interests
• Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
• Difficulty sleeping or nightmares
• Physical reactions, such as headaches, body pains, stomach problems, and skin rashes
• Worsening of chronic health problems
• Worsening of mental health conditions
• Increased use of tobacco, alcohol, and other substances
  
  

Mental health is important more than ever since the world began experiencing this pandemic together. Outside of the pandemic, people just have their own issues or mental roadblocks they are trying to get through. It is so important that we make time to check in on and be proactive about our mental health. Sometimes our mental health issues aren’t simply “prayed or yoga’d” away like some believe. You really have to put in the work (whether that be in therapy or with a mental health wellness coach) to identify your weaknesses or emotional traumas and heal from them to truly move into a more positive space.

Fact of the Day
64% of households with a health care worker said worry and stress over the coronavirus caused them to experience at least one adverse impact on their mental health and well-being, such as difficulty sleeping or eating, increases in alcohol consumption or substance use, and worsening chronic conditions, compared to 56% of all households. Prior to the pandemic, nurses and physicians were already prone to experiencing burnout, with physicians also having an elevated risk of suicide.

We hope you’ll tune in again with us in two weeks! Connect with us and our businesses on social media @bantucola, @intervalcaremed, @newliferehab, and @gracefulhandsrehab. If you are watching after our live session has ended you can still leave your question in the comments! If you have any suggestions on a healthcare topic you would like us to cover, send us a DM. In the meantime, cope away that stress and we hope everyone stays well until next time!

About The Medical Report Podcast
Medical professionals sharing their knowledge to keep the community informed. Join us as we talk about health disorders and social topics surrounding healthcare.