Massage and Bodywork can help manage stress.
Signs of unrelieved stress —
Physical:
- Allergy or asthma attacks
- Cold hands or feet
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Frequent colds
- General aches and pains
- Heart palpitations
- High blood pressure
- Loss of appetite
- Shortness of breath
- Stomach distress
- Ulcers
- Confusion
- Desire to run, escape
- Feeling that things frequently go wrong
- Helplessness
- Lethargy
- Negative attitudes
- Nightmares
- Poor concentration
- Worrying
Behavioral:
- Explosive anger in response to minor irritations
- Feeling unable to slow down or relax
- Impulsive behavior
- Inappropriate crying
- Increased dependence on drugs
- Nervous laughter
- Sexual problems