stress
Panic attack or just really stressed? Knowing when it’s more than just ‘stress'
Panic attacks are intense episodes of fear or discomfort that can strike without warning, often leaving people feeling overwhelmed and out of control. Unlike “panic”, which we usually feel when something is making us anxious, panic attacks come on abruptly, peaking within minutes.
Unrest and your health: Why your body hates social chaos
Often, stress and anxiety triggered by feelings of uncertainty can have profound effects on our overall health. Dr Nasir Uddin Ahmed, a psychiatric consultant at Shono, and Assistant Professor at Sher-E-Bangla Medical College, Barisal sheds light on the psychological effects of prolonged exposure to turmoil.
A new school for your child? What parents need to know
Transitions are hard at any stage of life, but for a school-going child, it can be particularly difficult. Children resist change just like adults and feel stressed about unfamiliar surroundings, the challenges of making new friends and missing the comfort of old ones.
How to stop stressing over small things
Do you find yourself getting stressed over the smallest of things lately? Getting triggered by something as simple as your phone not connecting to its charger properly or being overwhelmed when your YouTube video begins to lag? It is okay, we have all been there. In our fast-paced lives, it is not too uncommon to get consumed by the smallest of inconveniences and let them drain us.
Emotional Spending Taking over your Life? Don’t worry, you are not alone!
No matter the emotion, people somehow find a way to throw money at the situation. Their state is not unique; many individuals find themselves on a similar emotional rollercoaster when it comes to finances.
When you have Opinion Fatigue Syndrome
It is as if I must have the information and facts to pass a comment or give an opinion on every issue under the sky;
Ways to de-stress this holiday season
Holiday stress is our body's and mind's reaction to the intense responsibilities and demands in our lives. Although holidays should be happy and joyful, these special occasions can often turn rather stressful. We will need to provide a lot of compassion to both ourselves and others throughout this season for everyone to enjoy our holiday.
5 simple mindfulness exercises to brighten up your life
Mindfulness exercise involves being present in the moment, observing our thoughts and emotions and sustaining the awareness of our bodily sensations and surrounding. Here are some ways on how you can exercise mindfulness to calm your mind and move past negative thoughts and emotions.
How to streamline your work pressure?
We have all dealt with work pressure at some point in our lives. Whether it is the constant feeling of falling behind or getting side-tracked by other tasks, it can be hard to keep up with everything else going on in your life. Fortunately, there are ways you can handle this problem—and they do not all involve a therapist! Here are a few ideas for reducing work pressure so you may concentrate on what matters.
The invisible mental load on mothers
Most of motherhood that is glorified — the process of giving birth, breastfeeding, the sleepless nights — is visible. What if we say that this is only the tip of the iceberg? The invisible and infinitely more extensive workload frequently goes unseen by the world and is most often, the root cause of why mothers feel tired all the time. We call it the mental load and all mothers can relate.
Coronary heart disease – things you must know
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death globally. Study shows that with certain precautions, one can significantly lower the risk of having a heart attack. A description of the causes, symptoms, preventive measures and other important facts about heart diseases has been provided below.
Tips for a safe pregnancy
Here are a list of things to do and avoid for a safer and healthier pregnancy.
Stress culture at universities
Is it time to take a break?
Tips for stress-free cooking
Cooking is often labelled as therapeutic and enjoyable. However, more often than not, it can become hectic, especially for busy bees who have to do such chores on a daily basis.
Seasonal flu: expert advices and home remedies
Have you ever wondered what measures can be adopted to prevent yourself from this flu? The Daily Star brings to you expert advice from medical practioners on ‘home remedies to prevent seasonal flu’