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Tips to Manage Stress

WebMD explains how stress affects your health and how to manage it.
Is It Caregiver Stress or Depression?

Has the stress of caregiving turned into depression. Read more about the warning signs of depression and what you can do about it.
Tips for Coping With Caregiver Stress

Being a caregiver can be stressful. WebMD gives advice on how to cope with "caregiver stress."
How to Manage Stress

Stress is a natural part of life but it can get out of control. Read more about stress including tips for managing it.
Stress Management - Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about stress:What is stress?What causes stress?What are the signs of stress?What is job stress?Effects of stress:Why is stress a problem?Is there a link between stress and illness? How does stress affect children and teens?How does being a caregiver or having a family member with a chronic disease affect family stress?Evaluating stress:How do I evaluate my stress?How well do I deal with .
Stress Management - Effects of Stress

Stress can affect you both immediately (acute stress) and over time (chronic stress).Tension is often the first signal of acute stress. Tense muscles are tight and feel "hard" to the touch. A tense mind makes you feel jumpy, irritable, and unable to concentrate. This could be your signal to do something about stress, both for your immediate comfort and to prevent the long - term effects of ...
Stress Management - Ways to Relieve Stress

Some of the most useful stress management skills you can learn are healthy coping strategies. Many of these can be done with little or no instruction. No one strategy is preferable; you need to find what works best for you. Using these techniques regularly until they become habits that are part of your lifestyle is the key. Use this coping strategies evaluation form(What is a PDF document?) to ...
Stress Management - Stress Management: Managing Your Time

Time management is a way to find the time for all the things you want and need to do. It helps you decide which things are urgent and which can wait. Learning how to manage your time,activities,and commitments can be hard. But doing so can make your life easier,less stressful,and more meaningful. Key points When you manage your time,you decide which tasks and activities are most ...
Stress Management - Stress Management: Reducing Stress by Being Assertive

Poor communication is one of the biggest causes of stress at work and home. Being unable to talk about your needs,concerns,and frustrations can create stress. Being assertive helps you communicate without causing stress to yourself and others. Assertiveness is a skill that you can learn and put into practice. Key Points Assertive communication means speaking up for yourself in a thoughtful,...
Stress Management - Setting a Goal to Reduce Stress

Set a goal in three steps If you're ready to reduce stress in your life,setting a goal may help. Try following these three steps: Find out what creates stress for you. Think about your coping strategies. Try using a stress journal to record stressful events,your response to them,and how you coped. Think about why you want to reduce stress. You might want to protect your heart and your ...