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Residents of Kiambu have been advised to engage themselves in stress relieving activities like games in order to reduce the risk of being affected both psychologically and health wise.
Speaking from his office on Tuesday, Kiambu Hospital superintendent, Dr David Kariuki pointed out that stress was a common to everyone explaining that it was the feeling one gets when under pressure or when challenged.
He added that if one didn’t handle or manage stress well it could lead to both psychological and health complications. He said that stress caused the aggravation of ulcers can lead to severe health complications like perforation which the breaking of the stomach lining.
Dr Kariuki advised residents to ensure that they engage themselves in various activities that can act as stress relievers.
“Stress is common to everyone but the way you handle is the most important bit. If you give in to stress you will be giving in to hospital bills, the best thing to do is to simply engage yourself in different activities that will help you become relieved like reading a novel,” the doctor said.
He said that one of the best ways to combat stress is indulging in hobbies. He explained that once one indulges themselves in hobbies which helps divert attention of the challenge thus reducing the amount of pressure one feels when facing a challenge.