Recognize common stress symptoms — then take steps to manage them!Stress symptoms often imitate warning signs of other problems. Stress could be the common attribute in your nagging headache, your frequent forgetfulness or your decreased productivity at work.
Indeed, stress symptoms can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, and your behavior. Identify the common stress symptoms — then take steps to manage them.
When you are exposed to long periods of stress, your body gives warning signals that something is wrong. These physical, reasoning, emotional and behavioral warning signs should not be ignored. If you don't give your body a break, you are likely to develop health problems or worsen an existing illness. There is a vast list of indicator connected to chronic stress. These include hypertension, ulcers, gastrointestinal disorders, insomnia, back pain and sexual dysfunction. Stress diminishes energy, leaving less fuel for the office, the gym and even for the bedroom.
Stress also triggers the release of the hormone cortisol, which breaks down muscle proteins and slow downs fat burning while causing fat storage. Net result: you get fatter.
Below are some common stress symptoms:
Physical signs—Dizziness, general aches and pains, grinding teeth, clenched jaws, headaches, indigestion, muscle tension, difficulty in sleeping, racing heart, ringing in the ears, stooped posture, sweaty palms, tiredness, exhaustion, trembling, weight gain or loss, upset stomach
Mental signs—Constant worry, difficulty making decisions, forgetfulness, inability to concentrate, lack of creativity, loss of sense of humor, poor memory
Emotional signs—Anger, anxiety, crying, depression, feeling powerless, frequent mood swings, irritability, loneliness, negative thinking, nervousness, sadness
Behavioral signs—Bossiness, compulsive eating, critical attitude of others, explosive actions, frequent job changes, impulsive actions, increased use of alcohol or drugs, withdrawal from relationships or social situations
In health care, stress refers to the physical and psychological forces that we experience in our daily lives such as fear, anxiety, physical strain, and many other factors. When stress occurs in large quantities that the system cannot handle in a healthy way, it produces pathological changes in the body and thus disease is born. Medical authorities maintain that up to 90 percent of all illness is caused by stress and lifestyle choices that we make regarding such areas as diet and exercise. This is the bad news about stress. The good news is that because so much illness is caused by stress and lifestyle choices, you can make the positive choice to do something to control and manage the level of stress in your life.
Learning how to manage stress can make a major difference in your blood pressure and overall health. You must make a conscious effort to include stress-busting techniques into your daily activities. This will help you to battle stress and develop healthy lifestyle habits.
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