Stress Management
Once
you learn to recognize stress, then you will be much better able to use coping
strategies to relieve your stress and ease your tension. Although it is natural
to feel anxious or "stressed out" sometimes, anxiety or prolonged
stress, or stress that goes ignored can be unhealthy. However, you can learn
how to recognize both the physical and the emotional signs of stress and
anxiety.
Physical Signs of a Stress Response
v Increased or irregular blood pressure
v Insomnia
v Tight muscles
v Restlessness
v Shallow, rapid breathing
v Blurred vision
v High voice
v Change in blood sugar
v Tight throat
v Cold extremities
v Elevated cholesterol
v Sweating
v Breathing difficulties
v Rapid pulse
v Headache
v Digestive upset
v Weight change
v Lack of energy
v Back or neck ache
v Knot in stomach
Emotional Signs of a Stress Response
ü Irritability
ü Forgetfulness
ü Boredom
ü Feeling of ‘emptiness'
ü Anxiety
ü Decreased libido
ü Lowered psychological resistance
ü Feeling hopeless or helpless
ü Discouragement
ü Fear
ü Anger
ü Confusion
ü Worrying
ü Lack of concentration
Having
read some of the physical and emotional signs of stress,
Can
you think back to times when you have felt stress?
Feel Free to Contact
Us
The
“Psychologist” Psychological Counseling Centre’s at
Chennai:- 9786901830
Pondicherry:- 9865212055
Panruti:- 9443054168
97869 01830
Vivekanantha Psychological
Counseling Centre Health Line
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