Prolonged Stress In The Workplace Can Trigger Physical And Mental Impacts

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JAKARTA - chronic stress often appears in the work environment, and this can trigger fatigue both physically and in a mental health condition.

Reporting from the Hindustan Times (13/10), Dr. Kedar Tilwe, a Psychic Consultant from Fortis Hospital, Mumbai, revealed that mental health declines in the workplace can appear in various forms. He explained that signs of fatigue include emotional fatigue, decreased motivation, indifference to work outcomes, feelings of isolation, as well as increasing sleep disorders and anxiety.

Archana Singhal, a Coherent and Family Therapist and founder of Mindwell Counsel in Delhi, added that the relationship between work stress and mental health is very complex. A conducive work environment can improve employee mental well-being, while poor environments have the potential to worsen their mental condition.

From the medical side, Dr. Syreystha Beppari, Psychologist consultant at Apollo Clinic, Viman Nagar, Pune, explains that the impact of work stress not only affects mentally, but can also have a negative impact on physical health.

Continuous stres can cause various problems such as headaches due to muscle tensions, digestive disorders, increased pulses, to muscle aches. Over time, this can reduce the effectiveness of the immune system and make a person more susceptible to infection," explained Beppari, as quoted by Antara.

Furthermore, Dr. Tilwe also said that stress in the workplace can trigger hypertension, increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, and interfere with sleep quality and cause weight gain. Prolonged stress exposure can trigger chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and health problems related to lifestyle, "he added.

Experts suggest a number of ways to deal with stress by practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing and full awareness training. This exercise can include conscious breathing techniques and simple activities such as enjoying food with full awareness.

Activities such as yoga and meditation are also considered useful, especially if done consistently. The use of tools such as stress balls can also help relieve tensions.

In addition, strengthening social relationships by communicating with family or close friends can help reduce the burden on the mind. Taking a break for a while and doing light physical activity, such as walking, can help refresh your mind.

No less important, consuming healthy snacks and drinking enough water also plays a role in maintaining concentration and energy throughout the day.