Friday, March 25, 2011

Tips For Identifying Stress Symptoms

By Andrew Hoffmann


If you are unaware of the symptoms of stress it can be a serious condition. Even though we know the world is a stressful place few of us will act on the symptoms of stress but rather take it for granted. This article will help you identify the symptoms of stress and learn how to reduce or treat those symptoms.

Stress can cause us to feel the need to either eat too much resulting in weight gain or not eat enough resulting in unhealthy weight loss. Feeling tense and not eating could mean that you are missing out on much needed nutrients and you could also lose weight. Stress related eating disorders are not uncommon. Eating the wrong types of foods can cause you to gain weight, just as easy as overeating. Emotional eating is one of the symptoms of stress and it can be dangerous. You may find that it is hard to cut back on your calories if you are consistently eating.

Stress can also interfere with your ability to think clearly. When people are frequently under pressure, their minds tend to race and they aren't able to think about things in a calm and collected manner. Your mind may be racing around but you are unable to focus an adequate amount of attention to the important decisions at hand. With this in mind, it's a good idea to attempt relaxation techniques or even meditation before making big decisions. You definitely don't want to increase your level of stress as a result of bad choices you make while stressed out.

People who are under a lot of stress can often experience frequent headaches. While headaches have a variety of causes, you should see a doctor if you get them frequently. The worst type of stress-related headaches is migraines. Along with headaches, stress can also lead to dental problems because you tend to clench your jaw or grind your teeth. If you don't deal with stress now, these examples might become a reality for you and get worse over time. Many people find that as they learn to manage their stress that their physical symptoms vanish.

In summary, everyone experiences stress in a different way, but the symptoms are never pleasant. It is good to know the types of thoughts, reactions or situations in your life that cause you stress so that you will be able to make positive changes. Having too much stress can be hard on you, but finding ways to prevent it can improve your quality of life.




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