stressed?

[kj]

i think i am. I just looked at a checklist given by my employers on the staff board and out of 7 signs i have 6 and out of 12 causes i have 10.

*locks and loads* Random killin spree.

[Marco]

what are they all?

[kj]

The ones in italics are the ones that i seem to have.

Physical Symptoms


Physical symptoms can be caused by other illnesses, so it is important to have a medical doctor treat conditions such as ulcers, compressed disks, or other physical disorders. Remember, however, that the body and mind are not separate entities. These physical problems may result from or be exacerbated by stress:

sleep disturbances
back, shoulder or neck pain
tension or migraine headaches
Pre-Menopausal Syndrome
upset or acid stomach, cramps, heartburn, gas, irritable bowel syndrome
constipation, diarrhea
weight gain or loss, eating disorders
hair loss
muscle tension
fatigue
high blood pressure
irregular heart beat, palpitations
asthma or shortness of breath
chest pain
sweaty hands
cold hands or feet
skin problems (hives, eczema, psoriasis, tics, itching)
periodontal disease, jaw pain
dizziness.


Emotional Symptoms

Like physical signs, emotional symptoms such as anxiety or depression can mask conditions other than stress. It is important to find out whether they are stress-related or not. In either case, the following emotional symptoms are uncomfortable and can affect your performance at work or play, your physical health, or your relationships with others:

nervousness
anxiety
depression
butterflies
irritability
moodiness
frustration
memory problems
lack of concentration
trouble thinking clearly
feeling out of control
drinking too much
phobias
over-reactions.


Relational Symptoms

The anti-social behavior displayed in stressful situations can cause the rapid deterioration of relationships with family, friends, co-workers, or even strangers. A person under stress may manifest signs like these:

increased arguments
isolation from social activities
conflict with co-workers or employers
frequent job changes
road rage
domestic or workplace violence
over-reactions.


take from here

[earmuffin]

twenty-two stress points.
do i win a prize?

[Misanthropy]

err... everything but PMT and frequent job changes. do I get a prize, or should people just avoid me altogether?

[Andy Pandy]

Originally Posted by Misanthropy

err... everything but PMT and frequent job changes. do I get a prize, or should people just avoid me altogether?

You know what to do. Burn 'em. Burn 'em all.

[kj]

Originally Posted by earmuffin

twenty-two stress points.
do i win a prize?

how can you be stressed? you're like 17 or somethin. lol.

Alex, i think your symptoms are just related to the fact that your a Musketeer from the 1600's.

[Filthy Ritch]

25 stress points.i knew i was stressed....didnt think it was quite so bad.but on the other hand....


IM LOOSING MY FUCKEN MIND.

[graham enzk]

just wait til you get panic attacks, super fun.

[evilheartedyou]

I have most of those too

[Johnny]

Man, I must be mega un-stressed.

The only ones I got were eczema and sleep disturbances.

I don't count eczema though since I've had that since I was born.

[gabrillowise]

Originally Posted by smallbob

just wait til you get panic attacks, super fun.

I had a panic attack yesterday while trying to change a bed at work. It really was, as you put it, super fun.

[earmuffin]

Originally Posted by kj

17 or somethin. lol.

spot on!
i don't have any reason to be stressed. apart from being a stressed person.

[Misanthropy]

my ex girlfriend would have "panic attacks" whenever anything didn't go her way, and now I'm really harsh towards anyone who has them. so like, sorry in advance if I'm ever mean to you, I don't mean to be