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Tips for stress management

Stress is a state of the mind, learn to control your mind and hence your stress
03rd August ,2007

Deadlines... Meetings... Family Responsibilities… Demanding Boss... the result is Stress and Stress is bad for you and your family. Read on to understand what is stress, its cause & effects and how to cope up with stress with the stress management tips.

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Signs and symptoms of stress

Intellectual symptoms (How stress can affect your mind)

1. Memory problems.
2. Difficulty making decisions.
3. Inability to concentrate.
4. Confusion.
5. Seeing only the negative.
6. Repetitive or racing thoughts.
7. Poor judgment.
8. Loss of objectivity.
9. Desire to escape or run away.

Emotional symptoms (How stress can make you feel)
1. Moody and hypersensitive.
2. Restlessness and anxiety.
3. Depression.
4. Anger and resentment.
5. Easily irritated and "on edge".
6. Sense of being overwhelmed.
7. Lack of confidence.
8. Apathy.
9. Urge to laugh or cry at inappropriate times

Physical symptoms: (How stress can affect your body)

1. Headaches.
2. Digestive problems.
3. Muscle tension and pain.
4. Sleep disturbances.
5. Fatigue.
6. Chest pain, irregular heartbeat.
7. High blood pressure.
8. Weight gain or loss.
9. Asthma or shortness of breath.
10. Skin problems.

Behavioral symptoms (How stress can affect your behavior)

1. Eating more or less.
2. Sleeping too much or too little.
3. Isolating yourself from others.
4. Neglecting your responsibilities.
5. Increasing alcohol and drug use.
6. Nervous habits (e.g. nail biting, pacing).
7. Teeth grinding or jaw clenching.
8. Overdoing activities such as exercising or shopping.
9. Losing your temper.
10. Overreacting to unexpected problems.

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