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STRESS And Consequences
Are You Immune? when needed. Stresses beyond our control have come If you are “drawing tight” your strings of stress, it’s
thick, fast, and continuous. They raise our cortisol and time to loosen them and breathe more deeply. Find your
By Marie Pinschmidt adrenal levels that cause harm to our health, and when “de-stressor” and put it to good use, whether it be knitting,
Feeling out of control? I work-related causes a strain on the economy. woodworking, painting, etc., make it work for you and
predict our next pandemic But what about personal stresses? As the country song others. If your forté is cooking, treat yourself and others
will be stress-related says, are you “looking for a place to fall apart?” I hope who are unable to stir a pot or read a recipe. A few cookies
illnesses, mental as well as not. When I recently lost a dear loved one, I came closer or a loaf of banana bread is like a big pot of love when
physical. There is no agreed to falling apart than I ever had in my earlier life, a life shared with others. When you “pass the gravy” you are
upon medical definition that was far from stress free. Fortunately, living a long also helping others to “destress” instead of “distress.”
of stress, but the word can life has pillowed many of my past stressful experiences. William James wrote, “The greatest weapon against
refer to both stressful events Instead of worrying and being “too much in the stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.”
or circumstances and our world,” I concentrate on what makes me happy or at “It’s not stress that kills; it is our reaction to it.” – Selye.
reaction to them. What is least contented; doing so has markedly lowered my stress Saying yes to happiness also means saying no to the
stressful to one may not level. Revisiting happy times in the past, understanding people and things that stress you out. “Nothing others do is
apply to another. The origin of the word in Latin is why that was so, and taking positive action can help us because of you, but a projection of their own reality. When
“strectus,” meaning “drawing tight.” The Middle Eastern overcome the dangers to our physical and mental health, you are immune to the opinions and actions of others you
definition is “hardship or force exerted on a person for relationships, and lead to a happier and more fulfilled life. won’t be a victim of needless suffering.” – Don Miguel
the purpose of compulsion.” The prolonged pandemic, Aside from love of family and friends, three activities Reisz.
the Russian-Ukraine war, immigration problems, mass have consistently brought me joy: playing the piano, I say, if all else fails, and life rains on you, have a
shootings, suicides, and other needless acts of violence painting, and writing. Any activity that requires total good cry, dry your tears, and let a smile be your umbrella.
has taken our stress level to a new high. concentration can relieve stress by blocking a disturbing, Crying may also help to heal dry eye disease. Until next
As discovered by a Hungarian doctor, modern stress is upsetting, and often frightening outside world. Reading, time … Marie.
the body’s diverse reaction to demands placed upon it. The listening to beautiful music and spending time with good Contact me at (561) 510-5006, email MariePin001@
reaction can trigger problems such as high blood pressure friends puts a soft peddle to stress. Laughter is a great comcast.net to comment on this article or if you have
or a compromised immune system which in turn can trigger healer, so is singing even if you sing off key. Did you know questions regarding painting or writing, please get in touch.
hormonal changes that lead to additional illnesses. that it is impossible to be sad while singing? Unless, of
Life hands us many stresses. Many are personal or course, you are singing a sad song, but even tears can be
family-related and, when recognized, can be controlled a stress-reducing elixir much like a gentle rain can settle
by smart thinking, proper action, and professional help the dust.
Waste Matters
SWA’s June Household of home chemicals. This included: org/HCRC or call (561) 697-2700 or (866) SWA-INFO
Hazardous Waste Tip • 95,000 pounds of fuel (toll-free) to learn more about the Solid Waste Authority
of Palm Beach County’s Home Chemical and Recycling
• 570,000 pounds of used oil and oil filters
• 230,000 pounds of gas cylinders/propane tanks Centers.
~Old Hurricane Supplies Can Be Hazardous~ • 116,000 pounds of batteries More information about proper waste disposal in Palm
Hurricane season starts June 1, Remember, pollution prevention starts at home. A full Beach County before and after a hurricane can be found
and many of our Palm Beach County list of household hazardous wastes can be found at SWA. at SWA.org/Hurricane.
neighbors are making sure they are
prepared. As you update hurricane
supplies, keep in mind that some
items should not be placed in the
garbage, but instead, be brought to
one of the SWA’s Home Chemical
and Recycling Centers.
Supplies requiring special disposal
include:
• gasoline and oil from generators
• propane tanks
• rechargeable batteries from electronics or flashlights
These items (and other home hazards) can be dropped
off for free by Palm Beach County residents at any of
the Home Chemical and Recycling Centers listed below,
where they will be recycled or disposed of properly.
The SWA’s locations in our area include:
Jupiter
North County Transfer Station
14185 N. Military Trail (SWA Road) in Jupiter
Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
West Palm Beach
Home Chemical And Recycling Center
6161 N. Jog Road in West Palm Beach
Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Commercial interests should call (561) 687-1100 for
disposal options.
In the last fiscal year, Palm Beach County residents
safely disposed of or recycled more than 4.9M pounds
John Deloach
Experienced Driver Licensed and Insured
For your errands and airport transportation
Ride in my Lincoln
Continental
References available
upon request
Please call (561) 310-1063