Because it’s COSTING YOU! And you may not even be aware of it! Up to 90% of visits to the doctor are because of conditions related to STRESS. Yet only 3% of those appointments were made because the patient was concerned about stress!!! This culture we’ve created of ignoring symptoms of stress has created a number ONE health problem. The more ways you have for stress relief in your health tool kit, the better your health, well-being and LIFE will be.
So let’s take a look at some of these symptoms that you might be ignoring. As you raise your awareness of the symptoms of stress, you are more empowered to use an intervention before the stress leads to a serious health condition.
Here are some of the symptoms you’ll see in your BODY when you’ve been overloading your systems with stress hormones.
Headaches
Frequent infections
Tight muscles
Muscle twitches
Fatigue
Skin irritations
Breathlessness
Here’s what can be going on in your MIND when you have been stressed-out for a while:
Worrying
Muddled thinking
Impaired judgement
Nightmares
Indecision
Negativity
Hasty decisions
EMOTIONS also take a hit with prolonged stress:
Loss of confidence
More fussy
Irritable
Depression
Apathy
Alienation
Apprehension
And here are some changes in BEHAVIOR you may notice:
Accident prone
Loss of appetite
Loss of sex drive
Drinking more
Insomnia
Restlessness
Smoking more
And what about the SPIRIT?
When was the last time you felt joy? or deep peace? or happiness for no particular reason? or Bliss or Gratitude, just because? When did you last sing or dance?
Prolonged stress robs you of vitality, health, wellbeing, happiness, joy, fun and so much more …
So SMILE at yourself for those moments when symptoms of stress become stronger than happiness. Forgive your forgetfulness and reach for something that makes your soul smile.
About Sharon Carne:
Sharon Carne, BMus, M.F.A. is an author, speaker, musician, recording artist, sound healer, Reiki master and consultant. Sharon is the founder of Sound Wellness, whose programs are at the forefront of education in how sound and music can be easily applied to your everyday life – to reduce stress, help you concentrate, energize you, inspire you, support your health and so much more.
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