STRESS .....

Everyone is familiar with stress.We experience it in varying forms and degrees everyday.In small doses,stress can actually be beneficial for us.It is only when the stress become too great,affecting our physical or mental functioning,that is become a problem.

~ In small doses,stresses can help us increase energy and alertness,even helping to keep us focused on the problem at hand.This type of stress is good.

~ In great doses,stress surpasses our ability to cope with it in the positive way.Often,people described themselves as being stressed out,burned out or at wits end.At this point,it is important to find positive and productive ways to deal with the stress and more importantly,to address the person or situation that is causing the stress.....

SYMPTOMS....

Stress usually first affects the inner emotions.Initial symptoms may include the following feelings :

~Anxiousness

~Nervousness

~Distraction

~Excessive worry

~Internal Pressure

There emotional states can then begin to affect a person's outward appearance : 

~Unusually anxious or nervous

~Distracted

~Self-absorbed

~Irritable

As the stress level increases,or if it lasts over a longer period of time,a person may begin to feel more severe emotional or physical effects : 

~Excessive fatigue

~Depression

~Sometimes even think of hurting yourself or others

~Headaches

~Nausea and vomiting

~diarrhea

~Chest pain or pressure

~Heart racing

~Dizziness or flushing

~Tremulousness or restlessness

~Hyperventilation or choking sensation

In most cases ,these symptoms are very minor and don't last very long.If they become more severe or increase in frequency and severity, SEEK FOR MEDICAL HELP :)

However....

You can take steps to prevent stress in your life...

~Set realistic goals and limits for yourself

~Put things into perspective and try not to get upset about insignificant or relatively unimportant matters

~Take stress,time management,or anger management classes :)

~Find activities that you enjoy and set aside time to participate in them in regular basis

~Participate in regular physical exercise

~Maintain a positive outlook

~Set goals and break them into easily achievable tasks

~Reward yourself for the good things you do each day...

OVERCOME YOUR STRESS WELL...

WHEEE !!!