Toxic Stress: Do you have the Symptoms?
By Nisha Jackson PhD, MS, WHCNP, HHP
If you find yourself burned out by toxic stress, then there is good news for you. You can regain balance in your life. Maybe you aren’t quite sure of the symptoms for toxic stress?
Let’s take a look at what these symptoms may be:
Fatigue
Difficult time walking in the morning
Dragging feeling in the afternoon
Poor exercise tolerance
Decreased sex drive
Inability to sleep well, insomnia
Blood sugar fluctuations or hypoglycemia
Increased PMS
Mild to moderate depression
Concerns about menopause
Oversensitivity and criticalness
Impulsiveness
Overreaction to small irritations
Don’t-touch-me attitude
Compulsive behaviors
Insatiable appetite
Cravings for sweets or breads
Food binges
Weight gain especially in the middle of your body
Many of you will make a mental check mark next to each one of these symptoms in this list. I know, because I have in the past. But I promise that you can gain control over these issues if you are willing to make some positive changes.
Working women need to especially pay very close attention to their stress level and work hard at guarding against overload! Join me at Just Ask Nish for my next post as I’ll share solutions for the working woman!
Best of Health, Nish!