Managing your stress
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Stressors (events that effect us) can actually be positive or negative. A positive stressor may be a wedding, birth of a child, or even a vacation. A negative stressor may be problems at work, a loss or break-up of an important relationship or exposure to an extreme event.
Common symptoms are often divided into physical, emotional and behavioral categories. For example, physical symptoms might be headaches, gastrointestinal distress, changes in energy or sleep and muscle tension.
Common emotional signs might be anger, sadness, nervousness, irritability, guilt or mood swings. Some behavioral signs that can indicate a stress reaction are changes in eating patterns, decreased participation in activities, withdrawal and increased substance use, including tobacco, alcohol, caffeine and over-the-counter medications.
There are many tools that you can use to manage stress. It is helpful to continue with healthy routines such as exercise, eating right, and limiting caffeine and alcohol use. Be sure to use social supports such as talking with friends and relatives, going to church and other groups meetings and engaging in hobbies and fun activities. Remember to take deep slow breaths and work breaks as needed. If sleep is a problem, keep to regular bed times and waking times and try to "wind down" at least 30 minutes before bedtime.
After events as extreme as those in the past week have been, it is hard to know what an abnormal reaction may be. If you notice a marked decrease in your ability to fulfill obligations associated with work, parenting or social demands, you may benefit from speaking with a Life Skills provider, chaplain or other counselor. See your family physician with any sudden and severe medical symptoms.
For any mental health concerns, call the Life Skills Support Center.
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