Stress. Almost everyone I know seems to have too much of it.
You’re lying in bed with your mind racing because you feel so
wired that you can’t sleep. Or maybe it’s during the day when you
feel anxious, overwhelmed and unable to meet the demands of your
life.
These are signs and symptoms of stress. And according to the
American Psychological Association, the average level of stress has
risen since last year with more people reporting feeling that
they’re under extreme stress.
I know because my stress levels became so great that I ended up
in the ER after I thought I was having a heart attack. It turned
out to be a panic attack. And after my blood tested negative for a
heart attack and echocardiography stress test, the cardiologist
determined it was just extreme stress.
So I’ve been there.
To honor National Stress Awareness Month, I’ll share 11 ways you
can relieve stress that you can start today.