Wednesday, February 4, 2009

wh@t are the symptons of str3ss??


It is very important to learn how to recognize the symptoms of s-t-r-e-s-s. The most dangerous thing about stress is how easily it can creep up on you. You get used to it. It starts to feels familiar – even normal. You don’t notice how much it’s affecting you, even as it takes a heavy toll.

Do you have the symptoms as below?If have,please take good care of yourself and have a good rest on your body as well as your mind.


Cognitive Symptoms
~Memory problems
~Inability to concentrate
~Poor judgment
~Seeing only the negative
~Anxious or racing thoughts
~Constant worrying

Emotional Symptoms
~Moodiness
~Irritability or short temper
~Agitation, inability to relax
~Feeling overwhelmed
~Sense of loneliness and isolation
~Depression or general unhappiness


Physical Symptoms
~Aches and pains
~Diarrhea or constipation
~Nausea, dizziness
~Chest pain, rapid heartbeat
~Frequent colds


Behavioral Symptoms
~Eating more or less
~Sleeping too much or too little
~Isolating yourself from others
~Procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities
~Using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax
~Nervous habits (e.g. nail biting, pacing)



(adapted from http://www.helpguide.org)

2 comments:

  1. I guess most of us might ask, "Oh My God, i have several of the symptoms which listed above, does it mean i am under stress now?". But actually what i think is every human face stress almost every day, but the different is the level of stress. Maybe some are high while some are just a minor.So, don't have to worry about it.
    *SmIle* =)

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  2. ya OMG..... 80% of the stated symptoms all present in me at tis current momment...== so? i am in stress condition??

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