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The Symptoms of Stress and why you need to know them!
| Guest post by: Karen Parsons |
Article Overview: Most of us have heard that when we experience Stress for prolonged periods of time it can have a very negative effect on our well-being. However, for so many of us, Stress is our permanent state. We don’t know any different. We NEED to minimize our Stress if we want to thrive and survive! It begins with raising your awareness. Are you aware of what the Symptoms of Stress are?
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The Symptoms of Stress and why you need to know them!
Why is it important that we understand what the Symptoms of Stress are?
Prolonged stress is linked to numerous life-threatening diseases and debilitating disorders.
Prolonged stress can be a major contributor to a myriad of addictions including drug, alcohol and cigarette addiction.
The effects of stress are also linked to obesity and suicide.
Did you know?
Seventy-five to ninety percent of all visits to primary care physicians in America are stress related
Women who work fulltime and have children under the age of thirteen report the greatest levels of stress
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, job stress is more strongly associated with health complaints than financial or family problems
Becoming aware of the symptoms of stress is the first step to minimizing your stress!
When the body perceives a threat, the adrenal glands release stress hormones. The perceived threat can be a physical or emotional threat. When these chemicals are released they are stimulants to the brain and body to react.
Some of the body’s reactions are:
Increasing muscle tension
Increasing blood pressure
Increasing blood sugar levels
Increasing heart rate
Speeding up of metabolism
Minimizing the output of regulatory hormones
Diverting blood flow from the brain to the extremities
Increasing respiratory rate
There are numerous physical symptoms that these changes in the body can create.
Below are some examples:
Fatigue
Increase in bodily sweat
Clenched teeth
Headache
Short and shallow breathing
Palpitations of the heart
Knot in the stomach
Diarrhea
Hands shaking
Back and neck pain
Heartburn
Blushing
Eczema
Hives
Psoriasis
Trouble sleeping
The brain’s reaction to stress is what gives us our feelings of stress.
Some examples are listed below:
Nervousness
Anxiousness
Depression
Incessant mind chatter
Fearfulness
Anger
Frustration
Poor concentration
Brain in a fog
Lack of self confidence
Inability to make decisions
Poor judgment
Helplessness
Lack of control
Hopelessness
Stress has such a broad and subjective definition. It is for this reason that there may be many more Symptoms of Stress both physically and emotionally.
If you learn how to minimize your stress, it is likely that you will minimize your symptoms.
If your symptoms persist it is important to rule out any other factors by seeing your doctor.
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- I'd like to reference that article in my next blog post as well.. I worked in sales for years and found that days when I was positive, relaxed where days that it was easy to sell. On days that I was stressed I found I would not reach target. Stress is good at times, but it very easily becomes problematic. I do a lot of very physical exercise and work now, to manage it.
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