Stress

Stress

What is stress? 

 

 Learn the signs, symptoms and causes of stress and how to reduce the harmful effects.

 

 

Stress Can Make or Break a Person.

• Stress is any factor that threatens our physical or mental well-being. Such factors can be imagined (worry about future) or real (financial problems). It is not the factor itself that is damaging but the response to it. Some people have very stressful lives but manage stress so that it does not affect them whereas for others even the slightest worry can have damaging consequences.

•  Negative stress,anxiety and tension are very common problems in modern life.

• Stress can mean a different things to different people. 

• There are two types of stress, positive and negative. There is good stress and bad stress.

 

Possitive stress cycle vs negative stress cycle.

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Stress and emotions.

 

     50 common signs and symptoms of stress.

1. Frequent headaches, jaw clenching or pain 2. Gritting, grinding teeth
3. Stuttering or stammering
4. Tremors, trembling of lips, hands
5. Neck ache, back pain, muscle spasms
6. Light headedness, faintness, dizziness
7. Ringing, buzzing or “popping sounds
8. Frequent blushing, sweating
9. Cold or sweaty hands, feet
10. Dry mouth, problems swallowing
11. Frequent colds, infections, herpes sores
12. Rashes, itching, hives, “goose bumps”
13. Unexplained or frequent “allergy” attacks
14. Heartburn, stomach pain, nausea
15. Excess belching, flatulence
16. Constipation, diarrhea, loss of control
17. Difficulty breathing, frequent sighing
18. Sudden attacks of life threatening panic
19. Chest pain, palpitations, rapid pulse
20. Frequent urination
21. Diminished sexual desire or performance
22. Excess anxiety, worry, guilt, nervousness
23. Increased anger, frustration, hostility
24. Depression, frequent or wild mood swings
25. Increased or decreased appetite

26. Insomnia, nightmares, disturbing dreams
27. Difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts
28. Trouble learning new information
29. Forgetfulness, disorganization, confusion
30. Difficulty in making decisions
31. Feeling overloaded or overwhelmed
32. Frequent crying spells or suicidal thoughts
33. Feelings of loneliness or worthlessness
34. Little interest in appearance, punctuality
35. Nervous habits, fidgeting, feet tapping
36. Increased frustration, irritability, edginess
37. Overreaction to petty annoyances
38. Increased number of minor accidents
39. Obsessive or compulsive behavior
40. Reduced work efficiency or productivity
41. Lies or excuses to cover up poor work
42. Rapid or mumbled speech
43. Excessive defensiveness or suspiciousness
44. Problems in communication, sharing
45. Social withdrawal and isolation
46. Constant tiredness, weakness, fatigue
47. Frequent use of over-the-counter drugs
48. Weight gain or loss without diet
49. Increased smoking, alcohol or drug use
50. Excessive gambling or impulse buying

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• The body has always had to respond to stress.
• The fight or flight syndrome.
• Stress is the cause of 75% disease

How can stress be managed?

• We cannot tell our bodies to relax- we have to learn how to relax
• We have to learn to respond in a healthier way and using relaxation tehnique.
•  It is all about taking charge of your lifestyle, thoughts, emotion.
• Physical activities.
• More sleep and rest.
• Healthy, balanced diet.

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