Stress Control
First try to identify the things
in your life that cause you stress:
marital problems, conflict at work,
a death or illness in the family.
Once you identify and understand how
these stressors affect you, you can
begin to figure out ways to change
your environment and manage them.
If there’s a problem that can
be solved, set about taking control
and solving it. For example, you
might decide to change jobs if
problems at work are making you too
stressed.
But some chronic stressors
can’t be changed. For those,
support groups, relaxation,
meditation, and exercise are all
tools you can use to manage your
stress. If nothing you do seems to
work for you, seek a health
professional who can help. Also seek
professional help if you find that
you worry excessively about the
small things in life.
Keep in mind that chronic stress
can be associated with mental
conditions like depression and
anxiety disorders as well as
physical problems. You may need to
seek professional help if you have:
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Difficulty
sleeping
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Changes
in appetite
-
Panic
attacks
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Muscle
tenseness and soreness
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Frequent
headaches
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Gastrointestinal
problems
-
Prolonged
feelings of sadness or
worthlessness
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