Respiratory: breathing quickens and becomes choppy. It is felt that the air does not fill the lungs. Cardiovascular system: adrenaline and noradrenaline are released which make the heart rate and blood pressure increase. There is a dilation of blood vessels and fluid retention. Skin: increased sweating. If stress is prolonged, dermatological diseases may arise related to anxiety states.

When these symptoms arise "functional" (without apparent organic cause), there is a negative feedback processes active again biological alarm sintomatologiHerramientas redoubled to combat stress If stress symptoms begin to affect our quality of life causing psychological distress, irritability, decreased work performance, concentration difficulties, insomnia or pessimistic view of reality, we must turn to help specialized. You can not permanently escape situations that produce stress. Sometimes we must face them, and for that we have tools that will be valid if applied in the hands of qualified professionals. Here are some. Drugs: tranquilizers or antidepressants (always under medical prescription), shown to reduce anxiety. Very useful if complemented with other treatments that also help eliminate the causes of stress, not just the symptoms.

Relaxation: techniques that combine deep breathing, which ensures good oxygenation, with the muscle strain. A brain that receives well oxygenated and well-being of relaxation muscle is better able to positively perceive the reality problem. There are many techniques, but it should reject those that involve manipulations of personality unknown to the patient and that paranormal or scientifically unprovable. Cognitive Techniques: psychological methods articulated by experts. They try to restructure the thinking of those who suffer, to learn to interpret the situations that cause discomfort.