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For some of us, stress is a condition that we cannot tackle alone. If you are a
mum who has tried to manage your stress alone but without positive results, it
may be time to seek help from an outside source. Here are a few suggestions and
ideas to help with that decision.
Stress can affect our physical body. Too much stress can lead to symptoms like
hair loss, headaches, weight loss or weight gain, ulcers, and depressive
disorders. Rashes, hives and other unusual symptoms can also occur in extreme
cases. All of these symptoms can also be signs of medical conditions other than
stress, but if you have been in otherwise good health before they showed up,
there is a good chance that stress may be the cause.
Examine your daily life. What are the pressures you face each day? Stress on the
job can spill over into family life. The threat of downsizing or loss of a job
due to poor performance can cause problems at home to get blown out of
proportion. Looking after young children with little or no support can be very
stressful.
If the problem is within the family or your marriage, this can in turn affect
your performance at work, and your ability to care for your children. Increased
emotional sensitivity is a sign that something has hold of your mind and is not
letting go. In both situations, the consequences could be devastating and life
changing if not dealt with in time.
See a doctor if..
See a medical advice if your physical body has shown signs of stress overload.
Be sure to tell your doctor when the symptoms started and their intensity. Start
keeping a diary so you can accurately provide your doctor with the correct
symptoms. The more information you can provide to your doctor, the better chance
of an accurate diagnosis. Holding back anything because of embarrassment is not
wise.
Get a full physical exam each year. This will give your doctor a baseline to
work from when assessing new problems. Whatever the diagnosis, comply as fully
as you can. It’s the difference between getting well or getting worse.
Stress builds up when there is no outlet for the pressure. Mums that have no one
to confide in about things going on in their lives could use the help of a
professional counselor. A counselor will listen as you speak and offer coping
suggestions and solutions.
Employee assistance programs
Some employers may offer employee assistance programs (EAP) that allow employees
to see counselors for little or no cost. The human resources officer would have
information about that. These programs are confidential.
Seek a counselor if….
There are clinical psychiatrists and psychologists who can help, whether the
problem is related to a mental or chemical breakdown in the brain or situations
outside your control. Marriage counseling can help you and your spouse if this
is the source of your stress. Group counseling can help moms whose stress has
led to unhealthy addictions like smoking, drinking, or overeating.
Exercise that stress away..
If your weight is causing stress, join a fitness center and sign up with a
personal trainer – someone who will hold you accountable. Sometimes just having
an appointment to work out will get you to the guy. And, of course, getting
regular exercise can be enough to combat your high levels of stress. Either way,
it sure can’t hurt!
Yoga is a great way to relieve stress. Find a local yoga class you can attend at
least once a week, and you’ll be surprised how many child friendly yoga classes
there are.
Getting help is nothing to be ashamed of. Mums are always helping others, but
sometimes we are the ones in need. Doing nothing is the worst solution to the
problem of stress.
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