Health problems caused or exacerbated by stress:
Pain of any kind
Heart disease
Digestive problems
Sleep problems
Depression
Obesity
Autoimmune diseases
Skin conditions, such as eczema
Stress Warning Signs and Symptoms
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
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)
WHY would I want to do this to myself??? Over a job? Somehow I don't think that if I got sick the people that I work for/with would be by my bedside. It's time to chill out & concentrate on the things & people that really matter. I work to live, I don't live to work. Money isn't that important and I can't believe that I've let myself get so worked up over it. I wish I could erase this week and do it over, because I failed myself. I've been so negative and angry, and it's just a downward spiral from there. Time to stop and turn it around before it gains any more momentum. YIKES!
