12 Signals Your Body May Be Sending If You Are Too Stressed

If there is one thing we all have too much of, it’s stress. Sure, the human body was made to handle a certain level of stress but the constant stress we are under today is unrelenting. Left unchecked, it can result in serious problems.

Fortunately, your body will send you signals if you are stressed. If you listen to those signals, and take action, it can really make a difference in your life and in your health.

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Dr. Susan Babel, a psychologist who specializes in depression, talks about how discomfort and pain can be signals of anxiety, fear and unresolved issues. Chronic pain can be linked to stress and emotional problems.

Head

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Too much stress can lead to a headache. This can occur over worries of failures, being in a rush or stressing over the little things in life

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Set aside time for yourself every day and learn how to relax. If you are worried about your productivity, it will be boosted after some well deserved peace and quiet.

Neck

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Pain in the neck may be a problem with resentment over others or dissatisfaction with ourselves.

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Learn to change your attitude about yourself and others. Don’t hold your personal expectations so high you can’t reach them. Take it easy, learn to forgive and focus on the things you love.

Shoulders

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Shoulder pain can be cause by too much pressure and emotional burdens.

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Try sharing the load if possible, it can give you some relief. Even just talking about your problems with a trusted friend can help

Upper Back

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This could be a lack of emotional support. It happens when we feel unloved and under appreciated.

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Communicate with new people. It helps to shift the focus off of your own problems. Don’t hold back when showing affection

Lower Back

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This could come from financial worries. We may be obsessed with being rich or we may just worry about money.

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Money really can’t buy us happiness. Stop worrying so much about money, the best things in life are free.

Elbows

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Elbow pain comes from an unwillingness to compromise.

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Life is not as complicated as we may make it. Be flexible and stop fighting against things you can’t change

Hands

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Hands may hurt if you need some rest or if you need a good friend to talk with.

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Try to make some new friends, either at work or elsewhere. Make yourself more a part of the crowd and grow used to talking to new people.

Hips

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If you love living a predictable life, you may experience hop pain due to a fear of change

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Life is always in motion, learn to move along with it. Don’t think of it as a problem, think of it as an adventure.

Knees

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Knee pain is usually a problem with ego. When you think too much of yourself, it could be an issue

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Take a look around, you are not the only person alive. Learn to be attentive to others and try listening for a change. Help people when you can.

Calves

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Calf pain may be from constant worries leading to emotional tension. Jealousy is one reason for this type of issue

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Learn to trust those who are closest to you. Relax and stop being controlling. Leave anything that drives you crazy behind you.

Ankles

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You may be lacking in pleasure if you have pain in your ankles. It may be that work consumes your time or you may just have put your dreams on hold

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Time for a little pampering. Buy yourself something nice, have a good night’s sleep or work on a romance. A nice trip would do wonders.

Feet

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Apathy can lead to foot pain. It’s as if your body does not want to move forward because you are afraid or disinterested in life.

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Learn to appreciate the little things in life. Notice the beauty in the world around you and take every chance you have to be thankful.

In Conclusion

The conclusion is simple: Be forgiving and loving, not only with others but with yourself as well.

Via: Bright Side

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