Are You Stressed To The Max?

Are You Stressed To The Max?

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One thing Ive learned about stress is that it isnt always a bad thing. Stress helps us gear up to meet challenges. However, beyond a certain point, stress can be harmful to your health.

According to helpguide.org, stress can effect:


  • blood pressure

  • immune system

  • can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke

  • contribute to infertility

  • speed up the aging process

  • increase muscle and back pain

  • headache

  • stiff neck

  • digestive problems

  • sleep problems

  • depression


Are you stressed? Check out the warning signs:

Cognitive Symptoms

  • inability to concentrate

  • poor judgment

  • seeing only the negative

  • anxious or racing thoughts

  • constant worrying


Emotional Symptoms

  • moodiness

  • irritability or short temper

  • agitation, inability to relax

  • feeling overwhelmed

  • sense of loneliness and isolation

  • depression or general unhappiness Physical Symptoms

  • aches and pains

  • diarrhea or constipation

  • nausea, dizziness

  • chest pain, rapid heartbeat

  • loss of sex drive

  • frequent colds Behavioral Symptoms

  • eating more or less

  • sleeping too much or too little

  • isolating yourself from others

  • procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities

  • using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax

  • memory problems

  • nervous habits (e.g. nail biting, pacing)


If you fall into these categories (and most of us do) find
ways to limit or avoid stress in your life
. If thats not
possible, find a good outlet.

Tip:  For some it may be cooking, for others exercise is a great way to relieve stress. It may help to create a list of things to do each day so that you dont let everything pile up at once. But dont be so rigid that you cant relax. Make time for yourself each day. Make YOU a priority.


For more information on stress and ways to manage your stress level go to http://helpguide.org/mental/stress_signs.htm

TIP:  If you found this article helpful, you might also wantto read some related Shannon Miller Lifestyle articles:


About the Author:
The mission of Shannon Miller Lifestyle is to inform, educate and inspire women to lead a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Shannon Miller Lifestyle is for women with a focus on pregnancy and motherhood.
Visit the website at http://shannonmillerlifestyle.com



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