STRESS AND YOU

2/22/2023

Stop what you are doing at this very moment and breathe, thank you for taking a moment to decompress. Did you know that stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension, that presents itself through any event where you may feel frustrated but let us not forget stress is a natural human reaction to changes and challenges that are happening to us and around us. Stress a lot of the time presents itself a lot of them times through our body such as headaches, dizziness or shaking are few of the many ways stress presents itself in the body. Stress is something that cannot be diagnosed with a test, it is the person who is experiencing the stress that can determine how severe it may feel, but do not worry Second Opinions has a solution for your peace of mind.

Physical Symptoms of Stress

    • Aches and Pains
    • Chest Pain or a racing heart
    • Exhaustion or trouble sleeping
    • Stomach problems
    • Trouble having sex
    • Weak immune systems

Even though you cannot avoid stress, here a several ways to help stress from becoming overwhelming by implementing these strategies:

  • A short walk can boost your mood.
  • Celebrate the Goals you accomplished and what you did not finish.
  • Set new weekly and daily goals.
  • Consider speaking with a therapist or healthcare provider.

If you need a mental health professional to talk to, Second Opinions can help connect you with a psychologist for your peace of mind.