Tag: 2. Recognizing stress

Knowing the signs of stress for yourself is one thing, recognizing them in others is another matter. You cannot rely on physical symptoms that you feel yourself, but you have to look for other things. Here are some to watch out for, plus tips to get stressed persons to talk about their problem.

Some warning signs of stress are easy to spot, but there is one that is creeping up on you without you realizing it. This symptom of stress is: impaired memory! Do you forget why you went into a room? Do you forget what to buy at the grocery store? Stress may be the culprit!

A common problem associated with stress is the loss of sleep. The loss of sleep is the consequence of staying in a state of alertness, which is caused by stress hormones. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to switch yourself off and sleep like a baby.

Increased alcohol drinking may help to relieve stress in the short term, and is therefore often observed in people under stress. Unfortunately, stress and alcohol are a dangerous combination in the longer term, as stress can make alcohol drinking a habit with devastating consequences.