Signs that you are stressed

There are many signs of stress that warn us that we are stressed but it seems few people know about these signs or they just do not care!

 Here are a few, as well as tips on how to deal with them:

1. If you are yawning a lot but actually don’t feel sleepy, you could be breathing shallowly, causing your body to trigger a yawn to get the oxygen it needs. Relax and take some deep breaths.

2. A hormonal result of stress is that a person can sweat excessively, especially under the arms. This can cause another problem – bad body odour. Shower daily, deodorants and learn to deal with stress.

3. Many people use stimulants such as tobacco, caffeine, and particularly alcohol to cope with stress. The problem with nicotine is that it kills you. The problem with alcohol and caffeine is that it is not good for your blood sugar levels, which in turn affects your concentration and moods. Limit the consumption of caffeinated drinks – remember that many soft drinks contain lots of it. Drink water steadily throughout the day. And please, stop smoking!

4. When a person is stressed, the muscles contract and a person can end up feeling strained. The back muscles are particularly prone to this, and those in the lower back can go into spasm. Ease the muscle pain by doing some squats, resting the arms on the knees. Hold for ten seconds.

5. If you tend to hunch over your keyboard, telephone or steering wheel, your neck muscles will tense up, which can lead to stiffness and – eventually – headaches. Put your hand on your opposite shoulder, feel for tender spots with your fingertips, and massage steadily. Take a long, warm bath containing oils such as arnica massage oil, or a few drops of chamomile and lavender oil.

6. Prolonged stress weakens the immune system, making your scalp more vulnerable to the nasty fungi that produce dandruff. Towel-dry your hair rather than blow-drying it, which dries the skin; go easy on the anti-dandruff shampoo, which is potent and can dry the scalp, leading to more dandruff; mix some baby shampoo with your regular shampoo a few times each week; or add a few drops of lavender and tea tree oil to your shampoo, or rinse your hair in some lukewarm water containing the oils.

7. Stress can cause an imbalance in the chemicals in your body, which makes your leg muscles jump. At night, take a couple of magnesium phosphate tissue salt tablets.

Take it easy on yourself – take note of the signs of stress and deal with the symptoms. However, most important, deal with the causes of stress in your life!

Have quality family time

Stop smoking

How to deal with stress