Now I am stressed thinking about all these stressful symptoms and there are more?!!!

They are only meant to be aware of, not to be dwelled upon.

We have looked at some symptoms of both physical and emotional stress.  Before we go further and look at the cognitive and behavioral symptoms, let’s look at some strategies this week for dealing with physical stress.

You may recognize many from previous Whimsies.

1. Rest and Sleep 
2. Nutrition
3. Hydration
4. Exercise
5. Stress Management
6. Pacing
7. Prioritize Self-Care
8. Massage and Bodywork
9. Adaptogens
10. Avoid Stimulants
11. Breathing Exercises
12. Heat and Cold Therapy
13. Stay Connected with your family and friends.
14. Seek Medical Advice from a healthcare professional, especially if your physical stress is persistent or severe. 

***Please note the effectiveness of any of these strategies is very dependent on the cause of your physical stress.  

Have any questions and would like more information about any of these? 

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Next week we will take a look at some of the strategies for dealing with emotional stress.