Seeing a psychologist could be helpful with stress relief, even though the first visit she had with one seemed unorthodox, she said. I was having pain in my stomach because of stress, Erica said. And he made me try and talk to him through my stomach. Case Western Reserve University research psychologist Jean Twenge concluded that today s children ages 9-17 are significantly more anxious than the youth 50 years ago. Success and happiness will depend on how well one can cope with or manage stress.
Many people spend more time, money and energy on their cars than they do on themselves.
They are more likely to take the time to get an oil change than to take five minutes to take a break. But just like a car, people have to be taken care of, too, or they could suffer a breakdown. Being able to recognize symptoms, which are induced by stress, will help to realize the problem earlier. An increased heart rate, rapid breathing, stammering, headaches, stomach aches, chest pains, diarrhea, sweating, sleeplessness, alcohol and drug addiction are all key signs of stress. A gentle breeze usually does not move the bridge enough to make it noticeable for a person driving on it.