Symptoms Of Stress
 Dealing
with stress
is a universal problem. At some point of our lives, everyone
is
subject to a variety of stress causing incidents. While it
happens to all of us, many people aren’t aware of what the symptoms
of stress are or how to deal
with it. The signs of stress
can be
mental, physical, emotional, and even behavioral.
Mental stress can include being forgetful, having difficulty
concentrating, using bad judgment, worrying endlessly, and even
feelings of anxiety
or
nervousness. While some of these symptoms
can be due to other factors such as not enough sleep, they are commonly
seen in cases of people coping
with stress.
Physical stress
symptoms can
be pain in various parts of the body,
gastrointestinal issues, racing or irregular heartbeat, and frequently
getting ill. Oftentimes skin problems such as rashes and
hives
occur. In severe cases of stress there can be hair
loss.
Not all people will experience physical symptoms but these are some of
the most common.
Emotional symptoms
can alter
the way a person views
life. Life can seem less fun or not very rewarding.
A
person can become moody, shifting from happy to sad or even
angry. Many times a person will feel overwhelmed and lacking
control in their life. This can lead to a sense of loneliness
and
depression.
Behavior stress
symptoms
include eating disorders, inability to
sleep or sleeping too much, and even substance abuse. Nervous
behaviors like teeth grinding can also begin.
When a person begins experiencing stress they can become withdrawn and
isolated. If this is happening to you or a loved one, there
is
hope. Not only can stress be successfully dealt with, but the
tools used to fight stress are available to anyone.
First, acknowledge that there may be no chance of changing the
situation you’re in, so you need to change
yourself. You
can always look for another job, but if the economy is bad or no one is
hiring you may be stuck where you’re at. If this is
you,
know that even if you can’t change the situation you can
change
how you deal with it. Coping
with stress can help you
to avoid any mental, physical, emotional, or behavioral symptoms and
will allow you to lead a healthy, happy life.
One of the things you can change is how you react when a stressor
happens. Learning deep breathing techniques is not only easy
and
good for the body, but it can immediately lower your heart rate and
increase the oxygen to your brain. Deep breathing will help
you
to remain calm and deal with a stressor in a healthy way.
Daily exercise is also a great way to release any tension that has
built up from stress. The hormones that are released during
exercise will help to ensure a better, more upbeat mood.
Proper diet is crucial when fighting stress. Eating the
proper
amounts of healthy
food gives our bodies the nutrition and energy we need
to combat stress.
Sleep is an important part of fighting stress. If you are
having
problems sleeping at night make sure you go to bed at the same time
every night, only use your bed for sleep (no watching TV or doing
anything stimulating), and keep the room dark. If you have a
problem falling asleep there are many kinds of herbal teas that can
help to calm the mind and help relaxation. Try drinking one
of
these shortly before bed.
Relaxation techniques such as self-hypnosis
and meditation can help to
calm the mind and reduce
stress. Doing one of
these a couple of
times a week can greatly reduce the ill effects of stress and help to
keep the mind calm throughout the day.
Utilizing the techniques above and keeping your body in good health can
greatly minimize stress. Remaining calm and telling yourself
that
you are in control of your life is vital to dealing with
stressors. It may take several weeks to begin to really feel
better, but with time and commitment to your mind and body, you will
soon begin to fell like yourself again.
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