Various studies have found that women with endometriosis suffer a greater degree of stress than those without the disease.
Stress is the body’s reaction to situations or thoughts experienced with emotional tension. Our nervous system “reacts” by releasing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol that, over time, can weaken the functioning of the immune system
The Effects of Stress
We breathe faster and it becomes more shallow, muscles tense, headaches and migraines, digestive issues, changes in our menstrual cycle and, in general, we become more vulnerable to infections and inflammations, which aggravate the symptoms of endometriosis
How to reduce or avoid stress
To lose negative feelings and manage stress, it becomes important to find ways to manage our emotions, take care of them, be aware of them and not let ourselves be carried away by them in such a way that they don’t cause long term damage to our health and state of mind
Welcoming Mindfulness
Some practices such as yoga and Mindfulness can be of great help to, firstly, recognize our emotions, then accept them, listen to them, understand them, lower their intensity and improve our well-being and relationships with them
This then helps reduce stress and, therefore, the symptoms and intensity of endometriosis
Our Goal =
Introducing simple practices that can bring greater balance and become a tool that contributes to improving the quality of life for those living with endometriosis
Benefits of Stress Management practices for Endo Warriors
- We breathe better
- We manage to relax body and mind
- We reduce fear and negative feelings
- We reduce stress and pain
- We strengthen the immune system
- We enjoy a higher quality of life