What to do about the symptoms of stress
Symptoms of stress are as different as there are people suffering from it.
Stress beats the heck out of your body, the way you think and the emotions which is how your body reacts to things.
Symptoms of Stress can include heart pounding, headaches, sweaty palms, indigestion, skin breaks out, shortness of breath, holding breath, cold hands, and sleeplessness to name just a few.
You probably don’t know it but, stress has probably caused you a lot of grief already. The symptoms are frequently disguised as other problems.
The more dramatic the source of the stress, the deeper we bury it and the longer it will take to rear its ugly head. People sometimes suffer intense stress and take months or longer to show the signs.
Anxiety attacks and depression are frequently trigger by long bouts of stress.
Health effects of stress that are left untreated can play a role in circulatory diseases such as coronary heart disease, sudden cardiac death and strokes. Problems accumulate quickly when stress is constant.
Factors such as job insecurity, long hours, continuous change and unrealistic deadlines all contribute to stress.
Feelings of being left alone or in danger, financial troubles and failures in achieving a goal in life are among the other significant aspects playing a key role in initiating stress.
Tension or cramping in your back or suffering from tension headaches or migraine headaches are other indicators of stress.
Specific things to do: Make your work environment comfortable and suited to your needs. Discuss problems with your supervisor or manager, and if difficulties can’t be resolved, talk to your personnel department, trade union representative or other relevant members of staff.
Avoid stimulants like caffeine and foods high in sugar as these all increase anxiety and give the body temporary “highs” only to be followed by periods of fatigue.
Certain personality types also tend to bring on more stress, and respond to stressful situations less effectively, such as perfectionists or those who are ‘Type A’. Certain lifestyle factors and attitudes can be telling indicators also.