We all have stress at one time or another, but stress can make it hard to eat well and be active. Living with a chronic disease can also add stress to your life. Here are some ways to deal with stress:
Know what stresses you out... Are any of these things worrying you?
- Money issues
- Your job (or not having a job)
- Your health
- Health care expenses
- Your children or family
- Problems in your marriage
- A sick family member or friend
Know the signs of stress
- Worrying
- Forgetting things
- Tiredness
- Teeling "down"
- Unable to get things done
- Can't sleep
- Nagging headaches
- Bad temper
- Avoiding your friends
- Upset stomach
Choose healthy ways to deal with stress
- When you are stress out, you may not feel like you have the time or energy to watch what you eat or be physically active. the good news is that there are lots of healthy ways to deal with stress.
- When you know what stresses you out and how to react to stress, you can deal with it better.
- Don't smoke, drink alcohol, or eat more than usual when you are stresses. you'll only feel worse.
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