Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Stress Symptoms You Need to Know

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.

While there can be many reasons why you feel an overall lack of energy or frequent bouts of fatigue, stress is a common cause of this, especially if no obvious physical cause can be found. Stress can be very tiring on you, both physically and mentally. When we're stressed out, even sitting at our desk or driving through traffic (a common cause of stress), can make us feel worn out. If your sleeping schedule is thrown off, this could be due to stress. If you continue to experience a great deal of stress fatigue will become a regular symptom you have. If stress is depleting your energy, you should start looking for ways to reduce it.

One of the most serious side effects of stress is high blood pressure, which can lead to life threatening physical illnesses. While your diet and genetics can play a part in high blood pressure, stress can also contribute to it. Even though there might be another cause, stress can make high blood pressure worse. Learning to manage your stress can help you prevent or even manage your high blood pressure. While there are many other reasons to keep stress at a minimum, controlling your blood pressure should be at the top of the list.

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.

Stress symptoms aren't the same for every person. Allowing stress to get out of control can cause you some real harm physically and emotionally although there are both good and bad stresses. This is why it's so important to identify the symptoms as soon as possible and find ways to manage and cope with them.




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