Finding Your Happy Place
Learning to cope with stress in life.
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Everyone - adults, teens, and even children - experiences stress at times.
Stress can be beneficial by helping people develop the skills they need to cope with and adapt to new and potentially threatening situations throughout life. However, the beneficial aspects of stress diminish when it is severe enough to overwhelm a person's ability to take care of themselves and their family.
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While small amounts of stress are manageable, sometimes it can become overwhelming. ORMG Primary Care recommends you monitor your mind and body in reaction to stressful life situations.
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Common reactions to stress can include:
- Tension and irritability
- Fear and anxiety
- Difficulty making decisions
- Loss of interest in normal activities
- Loss of appetite
- Anger or sadness
- Feeling powerless
- Sleep problems
- Headaches, back pains, and stomach problems
- Trouble concentrating
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