5 Signs You’re Emotionally Distressed




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Have you been feeling a bit unlike yourself, yet unsure of what the problem might be? Has it been harder to maintain your routines, keep healthy habits, and connect with loved ones the way you’d hope? If this resonates, there’s a chance you might be coping with some emotional distress that you’re attempting to suppress or might not even be aware of.

If you relate to this video but you’re not sure what to do, watch our video on the daily habits to reduce stress and anxiety:

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Tips And Tricks To Help You De-Stress

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If you’ve ever been under stress, you know that uncomfortable feeling that comes along with it. That feeling of dread in the pit of your stomach comes along with stress every time. If you ever want to stop having that feeling, you’re going to have to learn to deal with stress. Here are a few ways to do that.

Try seeking out humor to relieve your stress. Whether it’s reading jokes on the internet, watching a funny movie, or going to see a comedian, getting a dose of humor in your life can really help reduce the amount of stress. It’s been shown that if you laugh often, you won’t be as stressed out.

When you are feeling down or stressed out, call your boyfriend or girlfriend and tell them how much you love them. This will put a smile on their face which will indirectly make you feel good about yourself. Call a loved one to maximize the way that you feel during the day.

Use aromatherapy to reduce your stress. The fragrances of many essential oils are very soothing, including chamomile, lavender, basil, eucalyptus and thyme. Place a little rock salt and a few drops of your favorite oil in a small bottle. When you feel like you are getting too stressed out, take a smell of the vial.

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A lot of the stress that you have as the day wears on is due to your appearance. Make sure that you look as good as you can during the day, even if this means waking up early to spend more time getting ready. Maximize your appearance to minimize your anxiety.

Don’t start relying on alcohol if you have had a rough day. Having a drink every night to ease some of your stress can lead to dependency. It can lead to a cycle of becoming more stressed, and in the worst cases can even lead to addiction.

To more effectively manage stress, learn to let go of things you have no control over. Try to discern which things you do have control over and separate them, mentally, from those you don’t have control over. By separating the issues, you will find it easier to worry less about things.



Try giving a friend a call when you’re feeling stressed out. Even if you don’t talk about what’s bothering you, just chatting with a friend for a little while can really relax you. It can rejuvenate you and give you the energy you need to tackle your problems with a clear head.

The idea that laughter is the best medicine is especially true for stressful situations. Most biologists now believe that laughing evolved as a response to a stressful or dangerous situation, so take advantage of your own body’s biology and find a way to make yourself laugh. Even if you are unable to laugh for real, fake laughing can also release tension.

One great way to deal with stress is to consider taking a multi-vitamin. This is important along with a healthy diet because your stress might be worsened by you not getting all of the needed nutrients in your regular diet. It is important that you have a well balanced diet in order to be at your peak both physically and mentally.

Go for a routine checkup to the eye doctor if you feel like your vision is causing you to feel strained during the day. Purchasing a pair of glasses or contacts can help a great deal in reducing the pressure and stress that you feel when at work or reading at school.

Eating right will help you control your stress level in life. Food nourishes your body and helps you to control your emotions much better. The more fruits and vegetables you eat, the more energy that you will have to deal with situations that may otherwise overwhelm you without feeling as stressed.

Shake your body out on a daily basis! You may think you carry your stress only in your mind, but your body carries it just as much. Take ten minutes every day to let go and shake every part of your body. Stretch your legs, your neck, your arms and your back. Shake your hands for ten to fifteen seconds. Breathe deeply while doing these exercises. You’ll find you feel less stressed afterwards!

A great tip that can help you keep your stress levels down is to become aware of things that trigger your stress. Once you become aware of what makes you stressed out, you’ll be much better at handling your stress and avoiding it when you feel like you have to.

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To help bring your stress levels down try not to obsess over every little thing. If you’re a perfectionist you will not get anything done and you’ll end up being unhappy.

Multitasking is a stress magnet. Many people consider multitasking to be a skill that only certain people have, but in reality, it is just the cause of an extraordinary amount of stress. Some people can better cope with stress but if you are not one of those people, do not multitask.

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It has often been said that laughter is the best medicine. This saying is true, especially when it comes to dealing with stress. Laughing reduces stress hormones in the body, causing an overwhelming sensation that makes you feel good. If you are having a hard time laughing, then at least try to crack a smile.

Do not fight against the things that are in your life that stress you out that you cannot avoid. If you accept the fact that those things are in your life to stay, you are sure to find that you are far less stressed about them all of the time. Acceptance is important in these situations.

Use these tips as a starting point; use them to start dealing with stress in a way that is healthy and positive. By handling stress this way, you’ll be able to lessen the effect stress has on you, including that sinking feeling. Take control of yourself and stress will diminish.



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