The computer is down at work. At home, the warranty's up on the dishwasher, which is broken. The kids need to be picked up at school.
Hubby's out of town on a business trip.
Even the dog's not giving you any respect. Some amount of stress is all but a given in most people's lives, and when it is dealt with properly, it poses no threat to physical or mental well being. Unfortunately, when a woman experiences too much stress or is poorly equipped to deal with life's pressures, she may become vulnerable to physical and psychological ailments, ranging from heartburn and heart palpitations to inability to concentrate and insomnia, according to Kathleen Pajer, M.D., M.P.H., Department of Psychiatry, Allegheny General Hospital. Because of unique circumstances in their lives, women tend to be more prone to stress than men. Most work outside the home and still have to work inside it.