Most of us know when we are stressed.  Our bodies begin to exhibit symptoms that are stress-related.  How do you know when something is wrong? 

Your body is a wonderful machine that instantly alerts you if there is a problem.  Ignoring it or attributing it to something else can be a mistake.  If you ever find yourself in a stressful situation, walk away.  Clear your mind.  Take a walk around the block or play some music at home or in your car.  Driving under stress has been the cause of many accidents due to road rage.

Your body is telling you that if you don’t slow down you will exact the same toll as if you were in a car accident.  Your body will pay the price either through elevated blood pressure leading to a stroke or cardiovascular problems causing heart attacks.

Here are some examples of what happens when we are overstressed.

* Irritability
* Tension headaches
* Heart palpitations
* Inability to focus on the task at hand
* Rise in blood pressure, which may cause sudden outbursts of anger
* Inability to sleep
* Sudden pension for food
* Lethargy
* Neck and shoulder pain
* Fright and flight syndrome
* Anxiety attacks
* Restlessness

These are just some of the symptoms related to stress.  Your body is screaming at you to slow down.  While there are some who thrive on stress to complete a major project at work after all is said and done they are left totally exhausted.  The price paid is too high.

We live in a stressful environment.  However, it doesn’t mean we have to absorb the everyday stresses that are on the outer periphery of our minds.  Stress is the number one cause of serious illness and death, and unless and until we manage it properly our bodies may just give up trying. 

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