Challenging Stress and Winning
Dealing with unhealthy stress is so important. Identify what causes stress in your life. Once you are aware of your challenges then you can more easily handle or manage the stress. Some causes of stress can’t simply be removed.
Stressors like sickness or financial problems can’t always be removed. Once you’ve identified your stress then at least you can find help and support to help you through challenging situations. Our communities are full of resources to help you.
Stress Warning Signs
Physical symptoms:
- Headaches
- Indigestion
- Stomachaches
- Sweaty palms
- Sleep difficulties
- Dizziness
- Back pain
- Tight neck, shoulders
- Racing heart
Restlessness - Tiredness
- Ringing in ears
Emotional symptoms
- Crying
- Nervousness
- Anxiety
- Boredom – no meaning to things
- Edginess – ready to explode
- Feeling powerless to change things
- Overwhelming sense of pressure
- Anger
- Loneliness
- Unhappiness for no reason
- Easily upset
Behavioral symptoms
- Excess smoking
- Bossiness
- Compulsive gum chewing
- Attitude- critical of others
- Grinding of teeth at night
- Overuse of alcohol
- Compulsive eating
- Inability to get things done
Cognitive symptoms
- Trouble thinking clearly
- Forgetfulness
- Lack of creativity
- Memory loss
- Inability to make decisions
- Thoughts of running away
- Constant worry
- Loss of sense of humor
Do any seem familiar to you? Take note of the ones you experience when under stress. These are your stress warning signs.
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