DO NOT Ignore These 9 Symptoms Of Stress!

Stress is the main reason for the appearance of numerous medical conditions and illnesses, but not everyone is aware of this, although experts always warn about the consequences of stress.

Stress can be a very serious thing, particularly when it cannot be noticed immediately due to some unclear symptoms of stress. So experts recommend managing to lower the stress and calm down because it is very important in order to protect your health from numerous medical conditions.

Here are the usual symptoms that you are overstressed.

1. Hair loss

Carolyn Jacob, who is the medical director and founder of Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, says that approximately 100 hairs are lost every day and we are not even aware of this. Stress is the main reason for increased hair loss and a lot of hair is in resting phase, because stress can cause an alteration in the normal body’s physiologic functions.

After three or four months, the amount of lost hair gets bigger because the hair in the resting phase falls down. This is a very negative result. The changes in the hair are mainly due to the overstressed body says Carolyn Jacob.

If you are experiencing any hair loss, check the amount of stress in the body if you want to find out the cause for this problem.

2. Weight variations

Stress can also be the cause for some weight variations, because stress can lead to losing weight due to appetite loss, but also can be responsible for gaining weigh due to reduced metabolism. So if you notice any of these changes, you need to check the stress levels in the body and try to reduce them immediately.

3. Constantly feeling anxious and not able to sit still

Constantly feeling uncomfortable, anxious and restless is a symptom that you are overstressed. You need to take some measures in order to solve this condition and face the problem. If you do not take immediate action, it will only worsen.

4. Weakened libido

Stress can also be the reason for weakened libido, as it lowers the number of hormones for sexual activity. Stress can lead to impotence and exhaustion.

In order to preserve the love life and the sexual life, you can practice some technique to relax your body. And another solution for this may be a simple conversation with your partner about this problem.

5. Sleeping issues

Sleeping problems can also occur because of too much stress, so if you notice any changes in your sleeping routine, or you cannot sleep enough or even sleeping a lot because you feel exhausted, you should deal with the problem which causes you stress.

Your body is always fighting with stress in its own way. So you need to define the source for the problems that leave you without a good sleep.

When dealing with stress, the first thing that changes is the sleeping routine. You should find a solution to cope with stress as soon as possible, such as meditation, healthy diet, exercise or yoga.

6. Mood changes

Your mood can change drastically when stress affects the levels of your hormones. It can cause further complications like obsessive-compulsive disorder, many mental-health problems, addictions or anxiety. So consult someone about your problems as soon as possible in order to protect your overall health.

7. Body pain

Body pain is often the first symptom for a serious health issue, so you should definitely examine the source of the pain. Stress can be the reason for the body’s malfunctioning and can lead to palpitation, tense muscles, diarrhea, ulcers, stomach problems, or chest pain.

Stress can worsen your headaches, cause pain in the whole body and cause severe arthritis. So you should help your body deal with the problems by reducing the level of stress and improve your health.

8. Lack of patience

The daily problems can make you lose patience for everything and everyone around you and you will be irritated, intolerant, angry and impatient. So deal with your stress level and reduce it quickly in order to prevent further complications.

9. Thinking about your work all the time

If you are overstressed you cannot take your mind of your job, obligations and finances. You need to relax. Step away from the problem and slowly find a solution for it.

If you are constantly thinking about the problem it will only worsen your situation and lead to physical and psychological issues. Try to relax for a change, and do not worry about your work problems. Enjoy in some family time and relax.

HOW TO RELEASE ATTACHMENTS TO PAST RELATIONSHIPS

BE WILLING TO RELEASE THE ATTACHMENT

Why we hold onto baggage is different for everyone. We might use it to shield us from future hurt, we might use it to help propel us into action, we might use it to allow us to feel certain emotions and we might use it to keep us from moving forward. Any action motivated by the baggage we hold onto is not serving us.

We often want to release the baggage, when in some way it is giving us something we think we need.  We know it isn’t healthy but on some level we keep justifying it to ourselves. Letting go of the baggage is hard and doesn’t happen overnight, but we have to start with the affirmation that it is what we need to do.

JOURNAL

We should start writing down our thoughts, beliefs and the behaviors that affect our mood. Be honest and just write anything that comes to mind. Create a judgment-free zone where we are able to be real with ourselves. As we continue to write, we will start to notice patterns and triggers. Triggers that we can begin to recognize and change.

CHALLENGE THE STORY

We write our life’s story from our perspective. If the story is not contributing positively to our current reality, it is up to us to challenge it. Our story is from our point of view, as it should be. But to begin to let go of the baggage, it is helpful take a step outside of our story and write it from another perspective. Another perspective helps us to release the overwhelming emotion we feel and can help us break the hold it has on us.

FIND THE POSITIVE

Every relationship serves a purpose in our lives, even the bad ones. Our goal should be to find something positive that will help us reframe how we look at the relationship.

Maybe the relationship helped define acceptable behaviors, maybe it helped us become stronger and more resilient, maybe it helped us become more grateful for small moments. We can only begin to let go once we stop focusing on the bad and shift our focus to the silver lining, however small.

TREAT OTHERS WITH KINDNESS

It is easy to treat kind people with kindness but make it a goal to treat everyone with kindness – even those less deserving. This shifts our focus from past bad behaviors to future good ones. When we stop letting the bad behaviors of past relationships determine our future actions, we can begin to let go.

VISUALIZE YOUR OWN VERSION OF HAPPY

As we begin to separate ourselves from the baggage it is important to visualize what our happiness without it looks like.

How do we feel and act in our relationships with others. How does our time alone make us feel? How do we make decisions without the baggage as an influence?

Once we have a clear vision of what life is like without our dependence on our baggage, it is easier to make choices with that future in mind.

RELEASE EXPECTATIONS

As we begin to act independent of our baggage, it is important to move forward with expectations. It is our expectations that will keep us tied the behaviors of our past relationships. We often times have expectations, some of which are unrealistic, without even realizing it. That is why journaling is so important. You will become aware of when the baggage is creeping in. Source