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By JOHN BORGENS
Katpahannarfc New* Cmtribathv Writer
Stress can creep up on you. It can build over a long period of time in subtle ways.
Stress knows no barriers of age or sex. It affects both men and women, young and old. It can occur on the job, at home, with family or friends, or when you are alone.
As humans our minds and bodies experience stress when there is any change in our normal routine. Although most people associate stress with difficult times, that is not necessarily true. It can also occur with positive events such as vacation, marriage, the birth of a child, or beginning a new job as well as negative events such as an illness, divorce or the loss of a loved one.
There are several easily recognizable early signs that you are experiencing stress. These include irritability, feeling tired or depressed and unappreciated. Problems with eating and/or sleeping are also common early signs of stress.
These signs are our body’s way of telling us that we are under too much stress. Without some alleviation of the stress-producing situation, the physical signs may also increase to include gastro-intestinal upset, tremors, sweating and nervousness. Emotional signals of excessive stress may include feelings of fear, anxiety or guilt.
In general, most people are willing, even anxious to look for the cause of their discomfort, be it mental or physical. At the same time, however, too many people avoid even considering that it may be stress-related.
It’s important to remember that all of us are just human. We have to take care of ourselves. Our bodies cannot absorb unlimited punishment, whether it’s hard physical work or focused mental concentration.
Stress is a condition which is eas
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