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recent survey in America in September showed that 80% of Americans believed the economy was an important reason for the symptoms of stress in their lives. This figure is up 66% in April 2008.

The financial crisis affects us all … but especially women. No wonder, as would have been the things in the end – Wall Street is volatile … Layoffs are expected … Food prices rise, the values of our homes and our 401K is like a stone falling. It is not surprising that people are stressed out – we all have good reasons.

“People’s emotional and physical health is more vulnerable, given the high burden in our country right now,” says psychologist Katherine Nordal, Ph.D., Executive Director of the American Psychological Association Practice professional.

The survey data were online by Harris Interactive on behalf of the American Psychological Association collected from June to August 2008th The participants were living in the United States and 18 years. According to the survey, the stress factors for the Americans who have participated include …

- Cash – 81%
- The economy – 80%
- Labor – 67%
- Health problems that the family – 67%

All this takes its toll … If you recognize it or not. In 2008, more people face the stress of physical and emotional symptoms than in 2007. Almost half of all adults said their stress has increased in recent years. The stress fatigue, irritable or angry, and at night have grown up at all levels for the year 2007. Other symptoms mentioned included lack of interest or motivation, depressed and have sad, headaches and muscle tension.

It is no secret that stress can be bad for us … It contributes to health problems, poor relationships and lost productivity, especially if you are not able to manage it well. But with all that is around us, the more we have to deal with day to day, it’s no wonder stress is high.

Most respondents felt themselves to manage their stress. Less than half of the exercise used, people often turn to music (52%) as a form of stress reduction hearing. Bad habits are the coping strategies were also issued with 48% of respondents to overeating, drinking alcohol 18% and 16% for smoking cigarettes.

What you must understand that if you ignore the stress that they will not disappear. In fact, the destructive effects of prolonged stress on the body and mind are even worse if you do nothing. Face, irritability, sleep disturbances, changes in appetite, headache, stomach problems, intestinal problems, nervousness, excessive worry and sadness signs that stress is high hand. You need help to recover under control.

Of course you can help by attention to messages, but not taken too much doom and gloom. Bad news sites (eg notes), which is why people often discouraged to see the television news, is just before bedtime. You can also take on relaxation techniques to manage the daily meditation and other alternative therapies for stress in your everyday life.

The current economic situation will be the opportunity … the opportunity to take stock of your financial situation, especially to give and what causes them stress. Find ways to reduce costs … things on paper, you see exactly where you stand. You can do this as an opportunity for more training to improve your job prospects to look at getting … an unexpected opportunity, long-term plans at the end, we will make it better. Remember the quote Wayne Dyer, “Change to change your view of things and the things you look at.”

You should also consider how you manage the stress of thinking of the money. Sometimes it is easy to turn unhealthy, but pleasant distractions, such as smoking, drinking, gambling or emotional eating to cope. extended to other times, severe tensions, how conflicts between partners or family members. Money is a strange thing … How do you handle it comes from many places, including your own education. Ask for help when you need it. There are services, credit counseling and financial planners who can work with you to show you how to take control of your financial situation.

And if you look overwhelmed with despair, do not hesitate to get a little professional help. Perhaps there are emotions behind the pain you have symptoms of stress management … Now is your chance to meet them and to them. This is only way to feel better … and to be a good model, sound, responsible behavior for your children or other people will to be in your life.