Stress Relief
Symptoms of Stress
If you believe you can cope with the demands that day-to-day living places upon you, you experience the healthy aspects of stress such as:
- A sense of renewed energy
- A sense of purpose and goal
- Increased motivation and drive
- A sense of challenge and excitement
If you find it difficult to cope with the demands that day-to-day living places upon you, you experience the unhealthy aspects of stress such as:
Changes in your body
- Headaches
- Muscle tension
- Disturbed sleep
- High blood pressure
- Knots in stomach or nausea
Changes in your mind
- Poor judgment
- Lapses of memory
- Lost self-confidence
- Trouble concentrating
- Undue feelings of being under pressure
Changes in your emotions
- Moodiness
- Anger and irritability
- Resentment and cynicism
- Feeling "on edge" and agitated
- Feeling blue, down or hopeless
Changes in your behavior
- Fidgeting
- Absenteeism
- Non-stop talking
- Increased smoking
- Withdrawing from others
What is Stress? Managing Stress
