| Recognizing stress symptoms can be a positive | | | | warrant your attention. |
| influence in that we're compelled to take | | | | |
| action. The sooner the better. It's not | | | | This symptom list is based on a compilation |
| always easy to discern why the stress in each | | | | of information relating to stress and anxiety |
| situation but some of the more common events | | | | found in the fourth edition of the Diagnostic |
| that trigger those emotions are the death of | | | | and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders |
| a loved one, the birth of a child, a job | | | | (DSM-IV), copyright 1994, American |
| promotion, or a new relationship, we | | | | Psychiatric Association. |
| experience stress as we readjust our lives. | | | | |
| Your body is asking for your help when you | | | | Children of all ages are also seriously |
| feel these stress symptoms. | | | | impacted. Lack of attention, poor school |
| | | | grades are some of the early warning signals |
| In so adjusting to different circumstances, | | | | and should be taken head on immediately. In |
| stress will help or hinder us depending on | | | | talking and working with children you'd be |
| how we react to it. Some of the symptoms are | | | | surprised on what's going on in their heads. |
| headaches, indigestion, tight muscles, | | | | Probably more than you even thought about. |
| fatigue, skin breakouts, too much sleep, or | | | | |
| sleeplessness. | | | | They are various techniques and ways of |
| | | | stress management. Counseling is the most |
| On the emotional side signs of being moody, | | | | common. Medical and psychological health |
| abrasive or hostile, depressed and over | | | | providers often rely on medications as well. |
| anxious are pretty strong indicators as well. | | | | There are also various natural and holistic |
| From a mental point of view extra attention | | | | approaches that confront the stress symptoms |
| should be given too disorganization, lack of | | | | quite well. Quick management is important and |
| interest, negative self introspection, poor | | | | yields big benefits. Don't sit around second |
| judgment, confusion and math errors. None of | | | | guessing but take a positive action today. |
| these signs are conclusive but certainly | | | | You'll be glad you did. |