It's important to learn how to recognize when your stress levels
are out of control. The most dangerous thing about stress is how easily it can
creep up on you. You get used to it. It starts to feel familiar, even normal.
You don't notice how much it's affecting you, even as it takes a heavy toll.
The signs and symptoms of stress overload can be almost
anything. Stress affects the mind, body, and behavior in many ways, and
everyone experiences stress differently. Not only can overwhelming stress lead
to serious mental and physical health problems, it can also take a toll on your
relationships at home, work, and school.
Stress doesn't always look stressful
The three most common ways people respond when they’re
overwhelmed by stress:
Ø Foot on the gas – An angry, agitated, or “fight” stress
response. You’re heated, keyed up, overly emotional, and unable to sit still.
Ø Foot on the brake – A withdrawn, depressed, or “flight”
stress response. You shut down, pull away, space out, and show very little
energy or emotion.
Ø Foot on both – A tense or “freeze” stress response. You become frozen
under pressure and can’t do anything. You look paralyzed, but under the surface
you’re extremely agitated.
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