Are You Too Stressed To Relax?

1. Do you find yourself crying for no reason?

Yes

Unexplained or unknown causes of excessive crying may be caused by chronic stress.

Explanation

Unexplained or unknown causes of excessive crying may be caused by chronic stress.

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2. Do you often have abdominal problems or upset stomachs?

Yes

Stress can cause a multitude of physical symptoms, including upset stomachs and abdominal pains. Always consult your doctor if the problem persists.

Explanation

Stress can cause a multitude of physical symptoms, including upset stomachs and abdominal pains. Always consult your doctor if the problem persists.

3. Do you often have sudden outbursts of anger?

Yes

Hostility,anger and road rage may be signs of acute stress or PTSD. Find positive ways of dealing with anger by exercising, yoga, meditation, deep breathing or jounraling.

Explanation

Hostility,anger and road rage may be signs of acute stress or PTSD. Find positive ways of dealing with anger by exercising, yoga, meditation, deep breathing or jounraling.

4. Do you have a nervous habit of tapping your foot, or playing with your hair?

Yes

Nervous habits may be caused from chronic stress or anxiety.

Explanation

Nervous habits may be caused from chronic stress or anxiety.

5. Do you often have difficulty sleeping even though exhausted?

Yes

The American Institute of Stress says that stress is America's number one health problem causing such symptoms as headaches and difficulty sleeping to weight gain and even cancer.

Explanation

The American Institute of Stress says that stress is America's number one health problem causing such symptoms as headaches and difficulty sleeping to weight gain and even cancer.

6. Do you find yourself taking shallow breathes?

Yes

We often take our breathe for granted. However, for most people that are stressed, shallow breathing is common. As you inhale, slow your breathing down to a natural rhythm by taking deeper breaths-you will become more centeredI

Explanation

7. Do you often have difficulty concentrating?

Yes

Stress impairs our memory by shrinking a crucial part of our brain, perhaps permanently and interferes with focusing and concentration.

Explanation

Stress impairs our memory by shrinking a crucial part of our brain, perhaps permanently and interferes with focusing and concentration.

8. Are you prone to excessive worrying?

Yes

Constant worries that continue over several months or longer, may shorten life expectancy by 15 to 20 years, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health.

Explanation

Constant worries that continue over several months or longer, may shorten life expectancy by 15 to 20 years, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health.