Stress Management
Stress is part and parcel of everyday life as we deal
with challenges posed by work, family commitments, financial
obligations, and social relationships. While a small to
moderate amount of stress may actually stimulate us to
perform better, excessive stress or stress which endures
over a prolonged period of time can damage our health.
In this context, there is growing evidence which suggests
that stress has a significant impact on our risk of developing
heart disease.
Read more : Stress
as a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease
Ways in which you can minimize the potentially harmful
effects of stress include:
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being realistic about yourself
and the situations which you face – do not
try to achieve the impossible; |
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identifying any negative feelings
and attitudes which you may have and dealing with
them constructively so
that they will not become an emotional liability
to you; |
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planning your time carefully
– prioritize your outstanding tasks and start
with the more important ones first; |
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building up a support system
– cultivate a circle of friends and family
members with whom you can share
your problems openly and frankly |
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making adequate time for rest
and leisure in your daily routine; |
| engaging in relaxation techniques
such as deep breathing, shoulder and neck massages,
and meditation when you feel stressed. |
In addition, professional help with stress management
is available at the following institutions:
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Changi General Hospital
www.cgh.com.sg
Dept
of Psychological Medicine
Tel:
6850-3333 |
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Institute of Mental
Health
www.imh.com.sg
Dept
of Psychology
Tel:
6389-2200 |
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Singapore General Hospital
www.sgh.com.sg
Dept
of Behavioural Medicine
Tel:
6321-4377 |
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Singapore Association
for Mental Health
www.samhealth.org.sg
Tel:
1800-283 7019 |
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