rain. Psychological stress however, is a little more difficult to recognize. A sore muscle is a sore muscle after all. Simple. But being drowsy in the middle of the day may not necessarily indicate that we didn’t get enough sleep last night.In the past, before the development of our technological age, there were considerably less irritants in social and family life so that stress was not the social problem it has become today. Nonetheless, the fact is that in this day and age we are all subjected to external influences that negatively impact on our mental health and welfare and it is incumbent on us to take whatever steps we can to mitigate consequential harmful reactions without recourse to professional help. In the same way that we are careful to avoid physical stress, so we should be careful to avoid psychological stress.

However not only are we careful to avoid physical stress, we are also competent at dealing personally with physical injury. We don’t always go running off to the doctor if we strain a muscle. In the same way, it is imperative that we learn to tend ourselves when we suffer from psychological stress

We are all fairly experienced in recognition of physical stress and strain. Psychological stress however, is a little more difficult to recognize. A sore muscle is a sore muscle after all. Simple. But being drowsy in the middle of the day may not necessarily indicate that we didn’t get enough sleep last night.

re all subjected to external influences that negatively impact on our mental health and welfare and it is incumbent on us to take whatever steps we can to mitigate consequential harmful reactions without recourse to professional help. In the same way that we are careful to avoid physical stress, so we should be careful to avoid psychological stress.

However not only are we careful to avoid physical stress, we are also competent at dealing personally with physical injury. We don’t always go running off to the doctor if we strain a muscle. In the same way, it is imperative that we learn to tend ourselves when we suffer from psychological stress

We are all fairly experienced in recognition of physical stress and strain. Psychological stress however, is a little more difficult to recognize. A sore muscle is a sore muscle after all. Simple. But being drowsy in the middle of the day may not necessarily indicate that we didn’t get enough sleep last night.

me way that we are careful to avoid physical stress, so we should be careful to avoid psychological stress.

However not only are we careful to avoid physical stress, we are also competent at dealing personally with physical injury. We don’t always go running off to the doctor if we strain a muscle. In the same way, it is imperative that we learn to tend ourselves when we suffer from psychological stress

We are all fairly experienced in recognition of physical stress and strain. Psychological stress however, is a little more difficult to recognize. A sore muscle is a sore muscle after all. Simple. But being drowsy in the middle of the day may not necessarily indicate that we didn’t get enough sleep last night.

t always go running off to the doctor if we strain a muscle. In the same way, it is imperative that we learn to tend ourselves when we suffer from psychological stress

We are all fairly experienced in recognition of physical stress and strain. Psychological stress however, is a little more difficult to recognize. A sore muscle is a sore muscle after all. Simple. But being drowsy in the middle of the day may not necessarily indicate that we didn’t get enough sleep last night.

rain. Psychological stress however, is a little more difficult to recognize. A sore muscle is a sore muscle after all. Simple. But being drowsy in the middle of the day may not necessarily indicate that we didn’t get enough sleep last night. It may well be a symptom of anxiety. There are many common symptoms of stress and nervous tension. Some of them are:

A general feeling of anxiety

Being over anxious about time

Being overly concerned about loved ones

Nail biting

Insomnia

Being sleepy during the day

The inability to sit still

Being overly talkative

Being withdrawn and introvert

Having nightmares

Headaches

Intense mood swings

Emotional frustration

Communication difficulties in relationships

It is very important to recognize that these symptoms are just that - symptoms. They are not baggage with which we will forever be encumbered. They are not part of our true psyche. Inwardly we are all capable of greater calm, courage, strength and confidence. These stress symptoms are merely inhibiting factors from which we must desire to be free. Once we acknowledge our own personal symptoms of stress, many of which ma