How to Recognize Signs of Stress
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How to Recognize Signs of Stress
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Recognizing Possible Signs of Stress
Health orMedical
Mental andEmotional
Behavioral
migraine or tensionheadache
irritability sleep badly
upset stomachdiarrhea
lose sense of humor snap or shout atthose around you
high blood pressure often on the vergeof tears
fiddle with yourhair
Shortness of breath crying spells high pitched ornervous laughter
Loss of appetite feeling that youcan’t cope
trembling, shaking,excessive blinking
Frequent orlingering colds
are suspicious ofothers
find it difficult totalk to people
Acne or pimples difficultyconcentrating
have troublecompleting tasks
Cold sores onmouth
difficulty makingdecisions
Over eating
dizziness making poordecisions
drink or smokemore that usual
lack of energy just can’t think reduced sex drive
dryness of thethroat and mouth
grinding teeth orclenching jaw
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Stress is the physical and emotional response we have to events that
threaten or challenge us.
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Stress
Catastrophic events - Sudden, powerful events that occur quickly and affect many people simultaneously (9/11)Personal stressors - Major life eventsDaily hassles - Minor irritants of life
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Physical Response to Stress
Faster heart beatBreathing more rapid and shallowBody produces more sweatInternal organs churn out hormonesImmune system weakensSusceptible to illness
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Around one-third of people in the United States are obese, which is 20% above average weight for a person of given
height.
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Prepare
Reduce amounts of caffeine
Get plenty of rest
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Organize: Identify Causes of Stress
List stressors in your life
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Work: Develop Effective Coping Strategies
Take charge of situationDon’t waste energy trying to change the unchangeableLook for silver liningTalk to friendsRelaxKeep commitments, but delete unnecessary events from your busy calendar
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Rethink
Place stress in perspectiveDon’t sweat the small stuff
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Keeping Well
Eat right• Eat fruits, vegetables, and grain
products• Avoid foods high in sugar• Seek a diet low in fat and
cholesterol• Eat three regular meals per day• Watch out for hidden contents of
various foods• Beware of eating disorders
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Career Connections
Anticipate job stress and consider choosing a career in a field that produces less stress,
especially if you have difficulty dealing with stress.