the Long Horse

QUESTIONAIRE – SYMPTOMS OF STRESS


Cognitive Symptoms

  • Memory problems
  • Indecisiveness
  • Inability to concentrate
  • Trouble thinking clearly
  • Poor judgment
  • Seeing only the negative
  • Anxious or racing thoughts
  • Constant worrying
  • Loss of objectivity
  • Fearful anticipation

Emotional Symptoms

  • Moodiness
  • Agitation
  • Restlessness
  • Short temper
  • Irritability, impatience
  • Inability to relax
  • Feeling tense and “on edge”
  • Feeling overwhelmed
  • Sense of loneliness and isolation
  • Depression

Physical Symptoms

  • Headaches
  • Backaches
  • Muscle tension and stiffness
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Nausea, dizziness
  • Insomnia – sleep disturbance
  • Breathlessness
  • Chest pain, rapid heartbeat
  • Weight gain or loss
  • Skin breakouts
  • Loss of sex drive
  • Sexual Problems
  • Frequent colds
  • Fatigue
  • Sweating Palms
  • Shivering Hand
  • Mild loss of eye sight
  • Loss of Taste of Food




Behavioral Symptoms

  • Disruptive Eating -  sudden more or less
  • Sleeping too much or too little
  • Isolating yourself from others
  • Procrastination, neglecting responsibilities
  • Using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax
  • Nervous habits (e.g. nail biting, pacing)
  • Teeth grinding or jaw clenching
  • Overdoing activities
  • Overreacting
  • Picking fights with others
  • Irritability
  • Harsh treatment of others
  • Cursing & Complaining increases
  • Backs out of commitments at last minute
  • Angry outbursts become volatile
  • Conflicts with others
  • Excuse making, not problem solving
  • Giving-up
  • Absenteeism from work
  • Lack of Participation
  • Missing assignments / Commitments

Letter from a Father to the Son

Dear Son,

I am in a well here and hoping you are also in a well there.I'm writing this letter slowly, because I know you cannot read fast. We don't live where we did when you left home. Your dad read in the newspaper that most accidents happen 20 miles from home, so we moved 20miles. I won't be able to send the address as the last owner who stayed here took the house numbers with them for their new house so they would not have to
change their address.

Hopefully by next week we will be able to take our earlier address plate here, and that our address will remain same too. This place is really nice.

It even has a washing machine, situated right above the toilet I'm not sure it works too well.Last week I put in 3 shirts, pulled the chain and haven't seen them since.

The weather here isn't too bad. It rained only twice last week.The first time it rained for 3 days and second time for 4 days.The coat you wanted me to send you, your Aunt said it would be alittle too heavy to send in
the mail with all the metal buttons, so we cut them off and put them in the pocket.Your father has another job. He has 500 men under him. He is cutting the grass at the cemetery.By the way I took Bahu to our club's poolside. The manager is Badmash. He told her that two piece swimming suit is not allowed in his club. We were confused as to which piece should we remove?

Your sister had a baby this morning. I haven't found out whether it is a girl or a boy, so I don't know whether you are an Aunt or Uncle.

Your uncle fell in the nearby well. Some men tried to pull him out, but he fought them off bravely and drowned. We cremated him and he burned for three days.

Your best friend is no more. He died trying to fulfill his father's last wishes. His father had wished to be buried in the sea after he died. And your friend died while in the process of digging a grave for his father.

There isn't much more news this time. Nothing much has happened. Wanted to write longer but the envelope is already sealed.

Twenty tips to Manage Stress

  1. Focus on your Breathing - Breathe slowly and deeply
  1. Visualize yourself as Calm and Composed
  1. Make Time for a Mini Self-Massage
  1. Listen to Music
  1. Smile and Say Cheese often
  1. Say out loudly your Prayers
  1. Reaffirm positive affirmations
  1. Start writing down your thoughts on Paper
  1. Count to numbers in reverse order... 100 to 1
  1. Watch comedy program on TV
  1. Just Say No to what you don’t like
  1. Warm up yourself by stretching
  1. Try out self - Acupressure by stimulating various points
  1. Schedule a future Worry Time where you will sit and worry
  1. Shake It Up
  1. Munch Some Snacks and ice creams
  1. Go for a walk or a drive
  1. Share it with near and dear ones
  1. Let go your Ego
  1. Smell some flowers

Bust the Stress - Manage Stress

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