subject: Ways to Assess Your Stress [print this page] Most of us have suffered from stress at some time of our lives. But majority of the people hardly know that they are under stress. When people ask them how they feel, "Fine" is the answer, unaware of the fact that they are under extreme mental pressure. It is important for a person to know that when they are on edge. Stress tolerance level varies from person to person, depending on the time and situation. What you need to learn is to recognize the things that get on to your nerves and how to treat them.
It is something natural that a minor change can put someone in a state of stress. For instance, a new hairdo can affect a person perception for a few days as you wonder if it looks fine on you or not. Similarly, major changes or events result in major stress patterns. Hereunder we are going to provide you with some most common events or changes that cause stress to you. These are not same for everyone. So don't assume that you are under stress, but they are merely a guideline and if one or two things happen, you might need to get out of them.
- Personal Loss: It doesn't mean a death or broken relationship, it can involve the separation of two friends or if a close friend moves away, the intensity could be severe.
- An Automobile Accident or other Traumatic Injury: Sometimes the injuries can cause severe stress.
- Life-threatening Illness: It is stressful when you come to know that your loved one or you are suffering from cancer or heart disease.
- Changing Jobs: It is also stressful when one quits his or her job.
- Serious Financial Woes: Financial problems may also cause the development of stress. Such as your house mortgage is foreclosed or your car is repossessed.
- Pregnancy and Birth or Adoption: These are life altering changes, which can create stress of multi levels.
- Trouble with the Law: Whether you commit a felony or misdemeanor, both can create stress.
- Promotion at Work or Significant Personal Achievement: Some people get under stress on getting any good news with a shock.
- Moving to a New House: Changing a house or moving to another house or town, leaving your loved ones back, can cause higher level of stress.
Other Ways to Assess Stress
Whether you are aware or not of the fact that you are under stress, there are few things which can help you realize the facts. Unusual headaches, feeling tedious all the time, grinding or clenching your teeth, stiff neck or sore muscles, rapid breathing all can be symptoms of stress. If you feel any of such symptoms, you must prepare yourself to find the cause behind this. Just have a good look at your life and bring out the bad patches out so that you can take necessary measures to solve those.
