Stress - yikes! One of my first clues that I'm feeling stressed is when I notice my shoulders are hunched up around my ears. That and the fact that I'm clenching my teeth. I can also suffer headaches, upset stomach and not sleeping well.
Members,
We’ve talked about anger, stress and disputes. We will now be discussing specific stress management strategies in a variety of settings & contexts.
Learning stress management skills is part of having a healthy lifestyle. It is just as important as learning how to eat well. Exposure to stress over long periods of time has been linked to the development of:
• Frequent headaches
• Upset stomach
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Lowered immune system
• Disturbed sleeping patterns
• High blood sugar
• High blood pressure
• Increased cholesterol