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Stress
RECOGNIZING SYMPTOMS OF STRESS
Definition of Stress
What is Stress?
Stress is what a person experiences as the result of difficult
or upsetting events, especially those that continue for a
period of time.
Stress is the experience people have when
the demands they make of themselves or those placed upon them
are greater than what they feel they can handle.
Symptoms of Stress
Sometimes we are unaware of this emotional
state until the stress is producing physical symptoms. Have
you experienced any of these symptoms in the past 30 days?
- Sleep problems including:
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Waking up off and on during
the night
- Nightmares
- Waking up early and being
unable to fall back asleep
- Headaches
- Stomach problems
- Chronic illness
- Fatigue
- Moodiness
- Irritability
- Difficulty concentrating
- General dissatisfaction with life
- Feeling overwhelmed
If you have experienced two or more
of these symptoms, you need to think about reducing
stress immediately. By becoming more aware of stress
and its symptoms and learning appropriate ways how to deal
with stress, you can further ensure your ability to maintain
and enjoy a clean and sober lifestyle.
Recommended Reading & Audio
 Recovery
Your Present: A Half-Hour of Peace - CD 
A Guided Imagery Meditation
for Physical and Spiritual Wellness
Audio CD narrated by Susie Mantell
This award-winning
audio is a soothing, empowering narration offers relief from
symptoms associated with stress and sleeplessness, addiction
recovery and other issues. Featured in The Los Angeles Times,
ABC,NBC-TV, Prevention, Billboard, OnHealth.com.
Letting Go of Stress Video 
A Guide to Achieving Deep
Relaxation - VHS
Illustrates fast, easy, effective ways to
manage stress through deep breathing, simple stretches, acupressure,
self-massage, and progressive relaxation.
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