Suffering from stress
Stress, unfortunately, has become part and parcel of our society. We overstep our limits and become hypersensitive, fatigued and eventually ill. Stress in itself is not negative, but when it becomes too much, it becomes increasingly difficult to deal with it. And that is where I would like to help you, to reverse this negative spiral.
Causes of stress
Major life events
- Illness or death
- Relationship problems, divorce
- High workload
- Accumulation of daily problems
- Positive events such as marriage, birth, moving house, ...
Personal characteristics
- Perfectionism
- Demanding too much of yourself
- Problems with setting limits
- Striving for appreciation from others
Social events
- Pandemic
- Times of uncertainty
- Technological overload
- Increased pressure on people
- Climate problems
Stress symptoms
You sense that something is wrong: you are no longer yourself and feel irritable. You become hypersensitive, emotional, tired and eventually ill. Nevertheless, it is difficult to put a checklist on "stress" that is right for everyone.
Most common
physical symptoms of stress
- Headaches and migraine
- Muscle pain
- Lack of energy
- Bad sleep
- Accelerated breathing
- Palpitations
Most common
emotional/cognitive complaints
Stress not only brings physical complaints, but also causes cognitive and emotional changes:
- Being more easily irritated
- Working less productively
- Reduced concentration
- Forgetfulness
- Tears
- Frustration
