Stress
Stress is inevitable. Stress has been the catalyst for countless health problems including mental illness. What’s important is how we manage and cope with stress. In today’s society, we have different responsibilities that need our attention daily. We try to deal with these obligations as best as we can but sometimes the stress of it all causes unhealthy ways to handle them. If you’re having trouble with life stressors, such as your job, family, health, finances, or other circumstances, seek assistance.
Have you noticed any of these behaviors to handle stress?
Have you noticed any of these behaviors to handle stress?
- Smoking
- Drinking too much
- Overeating or undereating
- Zoning out for hours in front of the TV or computer
- Withdrawing from friends, family, and activities
- Using pills or drugs to relax
- Sleeping too much
- Procrastinating
- Filling up every minute of the day to avoid facing problems
- Taking out your stress on others (lashing out, angry outbursts, physical violence)
