Stress is something that all of us face and in some instances, it may even be beneficial. When kept in its proper place, it keeps us on our toes and helps us to achieve the task at hand. The unfortunate thing is, however, we live in a world that continues to pile stress on us and our body was not meant to handle the onslaught of stressful factors we face every day.
Our body reacts to stress in different ways and, listening to our body can let us know when we need to take a break. A psychologist, Dr. Susan Babel, suggests that our body is sending signals to us. She is a psychologist who specializes in depression, so you may just want to listen to what she is saying.
The following illustrations can help to demonstrate her theory and recommendations to limit stress.
Dr. Babel feels that pain and discomfort are signals of anxiety, including unresolved issues. When you experience chronic pain, it is a symptom of emotional problems and excess stress.
Head
The primary cause of a headache is too much stress. When we worry about little things, are constantly rushing or are concerned about possible failures that can crop up.
Set time aside to relax every day and don’t worry about anything during that time. Don’t feel guilty about taking this time, you need it.
Neck
Neck pain is associated with resentment toward others and dissatisfaction with ourselves. We may have neck pain when we can’t forgive ourselves or someone us
Learn to change your attitude about yourself and other people. In most cases, people aren’t out to hurt you and you don’t always need to keep your expectations so high. Learn to relax and learn to forgive.
Shoulders
Shoulder pain is caused by constant pressure of emotional burdens. Someone may put the pressure on you or you may put it on yourself.
Enlist the help of a close friend to share the load. It can give you the relief you need.
Upper back
If you lack emotional support of people close to you it may result in upper back pain.
Learn to communicate with different people and don’t focus on your own problems. Don’t hold back from showing affection
Lower back
Lower back pain may be associated with financial worries or an obsession over living a rich life.
The old saying, money can’t buy you happiness, has a lot of truth to it. Stop worrying about being rich, the best things in life are free.
Elbows
If you have a lack of flexibility and an unwillingness to compromise, it could manifest itself in elbow pain.
If you feel that life is too complicated, step back and learn to be flexible. Don’t fight against things that you’re not able to move.
Hands
If you need a friend or need some rest, you may experience pain in the hands. If your hands hurt, it may be time to come out of your shell.
Take the time to make new friends. Talk to people, get out on dates or go with your workmates after work and do something fun.
Hips
Hip pain may come from a fear of change or big decisions that are looming on the horizon.
Don’t resist life. Life is something that continues to move, so enjoy the adventure.
Knees
If your ego is too large, it could lead to knee pain. It may be a problem when you think too much about yourself and don’t think of others.
You are not the only person that exists. Be attentive to the needs of other people and this problem may lift.
Calves
Emotional tension, constant worrying and jealousy may lead to calf pain.
Learn how to trust your other half and don’t be controlling.
Ankles
If you have ankle pain, it may be that you are forgetting that you need some pleasure in life.
Every once in a while, it is good to pamper yourself. Forget about work for a while and explore what you would like.
Feet
Foot pain may be caused by apathy. It often occurs when you don’t allow yourself to move forward in life.
Learn to pay attention to life and take joy in the little things.
The bottom line
If you want to avoid pain, learn to love life and to love yourself and others. Don’t hold grudges, communicate more often and smile.
Via: Bright Side
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