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What are the 3 biggest stressors in life?

The top five most stressful life events include: Death of a loved one. Divorce. Moving. Major illness or injury. Job loss.

uhhospitals.org - The Top 5 Most Stressful Life Events and How to Handle Them
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Everyone experiences stress, but it can be overwhelming to know how to manage it. When major life stressors come up, it’s important to have strategies to cope and relax. The top five most stressful life events include:

Death of a loved one

Divorce

Moving

Major illness or injury

Job loss

It might feel like stress is an emotional issue – something that lives strictly inside your head. But stress can become a physical issue as well, especially when dealing with the most stressful events in life. Your body instinctively responds to changes and perceived threats, says Francoise Adan, MD, ABIHM, Medical Director, University Hospitals Connor Whole Health. Your body reacts by releasing stress hormones, adrenaline and cortisol to switch you into fight-or-flight mode.

Digestive health

Inflammation

Immune system

Bone density

Sexual health

Sleep

Anxiety

“Day-to-day stress takes its toll on everyone,” she says. “We’re constantly bombarded by threats and changes, but because we don’t usually literally fight or run, we stay reactive. We’re bathed and flooded in stress hormones.”

How to Manage the Most Stressful Events in Life

When stress strikes, you can take steps to reduce the impact on your body. To alleviate symptoms and manage even the top stressors in life, Dr. Adan recommends these three steps:

1. Take Action

Your body is primed to act, so go ahead and get physically moving. “Contract your muscles, release and shake it out. You can march in place or wring a towel – 30 to 60 seconds will reboot your body and return you to physical stability,” Dr. Adan says.

2. Breathe

Hit the pause button and tune into yourself. Consider using guided imagery and mindfulness to engage in the moment. Being present will realign the body. “Think: ‘I am here; it is what it is.’ It’s about acceptance, not control,” she says.

3. Feel Good

Take at least 30 seconds to just feel good. It’ll release the same endorphins you get when you exercise. “Think about what you’re grateful for,” Dr. Adan says. “Tap or sing along to a song. I tell my clients to keep Play-Doh at their desks and take a minute to play.” Research shows that using this type of framework for roughly five to 10 minutes a day will improve your health, longevity and productivity. While this is particularly important following stressful life events, it’s better to make it an everyday habit. "Not one of us can’t spare five minutes a day,” Dr. Adan says. “It’s a choice for health.”

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University Hospitals Connor Whole Health’s S.M.A.R.T.™ (Stress Management and Resilience Training) Program can provide additional tips and practices for managing even the most stressful life events. It’s an eight-week series led by experts on stress resilience.

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What causes a lack of desire?

Causes of a low sex drive relationship problems. stress, anxiety or depression. sexual problems like erectile dysfunction or vaginal dryness. pregnancy and having a baby – your hormone levels change when you're pregnant, and looking after a baby can be stressful and tiring.

nhs.uk - Low sex drive (loss of libido) - NHS

There are many possible reasons for having a low sex drive (loss of libido). Treating the cause should help increase your sex drive. Causes of a low sex drive Some of the main causes of a low sex drive include: relationship problems

stress, anxiety or depression

sexual problems like erectile dysfunction or vaginal dryness

pregnancy and having a baby – your hormone levels change when you're pregnant, and looking after a baby can be stressful and tiring

lower hormone levels as you get older, particularly during the menopause

taking certain medicines, such as medicine for high blood pressure or antidepressants

using hormonal contraception like the pill, patch or implant

drinking too much alcohol Some long-term conditions can also affect your sex drive, such as heart disease, diabetes, an underactive thyroid or cancer. Non-urgent advice: See a GP if: you're worried about your low sex drive you're taking a medicine or using hormonal contraception and you think it may be affecting your sex drive

your sex drive does not return to normal after pregnancy

Treatments for a low sex drive Treatment for a low sex drive depends on what's causing it. A GP can advise you about help you can get and any treatments that might improve your sex drive. Possible causes of a low sex drive Cause Possible treatments Relationship problems Relationship counselling Sexual problems like vaginal dryness or erectile dysfunction Medicines to treat the problem, such as vaginal lubricants or medicines to help you get an erection Menopause Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) Mental health problems like depression Antidepressants or cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) Medicine, contraception and health conditions Changing to a different medicine or type of contraception, or discussing treatment options if you have a health condition

Information: Find out more Sexual Advice Association: lack of sexual desire

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