(BlackDoctor.org) –Stress is definitely the buzzword of the moment and it has taken on many different meanings.
It is defined as a feeling of tension that is both emotional and physical. Stress is our body’s natural reaction to everyday changes and challenges. Your body cannot tell the difference between good or bad news. What is most important is not the stress itself, but how a person reacts to it.
Stress can take on many different forms, and can contribute to symptoms of illness. Common symptoms include headaches, sleep disorders, diminished sexual desire, depression, anxiety and eating problems.
Ask yourself the following questions:
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At work, do you have too many responsibilities?
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Do you have conflicting demands or expectations relative to co-workers, management or superiors?
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Unsure about job security due to downsizing, cutbacks or reorganization?
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Are there limited opportunities for advancement or adequate pay?
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Too many hassles and interruptions?
If you answered yes to more than one item, it is time to consider taking action to learn new coping skills or to effectively apply the ones you have.
Effective ways to deal with stress:
Working Women and Stress: How to De-Stress was originally published on blackdoctor.org
