By Brittany Doohan
Stress is inevitable. The good news is that you have more control over how it affects you than you think. Amit Sood, MD, a professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, MN, and the author of The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living, says the key to managing stress is shifting your perspective. “A healthier mindset can help prevent the effects of bad stress from lingering any longer than they have to,” Sood explains.
Sood and Kristen Lee Costa, EdD, LICSW, a behavioral practitioner in Boston and the author of the book RESET: Make the Most of Your Stress suggest using these strategies when dealing with stress:
When you have a chronic condition or other long-term stressful situation, your feelings may be tougher to manage, even when you try these techniques. If you suspect that you might need more help dealing with your stress, talk to your doctor, who can help by referring you to a counselor or other mental health expert.
Published on April 29, 2016.
Brittany Doohan is a health and lifestyle writer and editor in San Francisco.
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