Sometimes it"s difficult to recognize or admit that stress is affecting your health. If you can learn to watch for its effects and take corrective action quickly, you will be able to cope
with your stress.
The early symptoms of stress are classic. You may get a headache, stiff neck, nagging backache, rapid breathing, sweaty palms, or an upset stomach. You may become irritable and intolerant of even minor disturbances.
You may lose your temper more
often and yell at your family for no good reason. Your pulse rate may
increase, and you may feel jumpy or exhausted all the time. You may find it hard to concentrate. Everyone
responds to stress differently.
When these symptoms of stress appear, recognize them as possible signs of
stress and find a way to deal with them. just knowing why you're
crabby may be the first step in coping with the problem. It is important to learn these warning signs so you can take steps to prevent the more serious complications of long-term stress.
