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What is stress? Stress is the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional pressure. Pressure turns into stress when you feel unable to cope. People have different ways of reacting to stress, so a situation that feels stressful to one person may be motivating to someone else. Many of life’s demands can cause stress, particularly?work, relationships and?money problems. And, when you feel stressed, it can get in the way of sorting out these demands, or can even affect everything you do. Stress can affect how you feel, think, behave and how your body works. In fact, common signs of stress includesleeping problems, sweating, loss of appetite and difficulty concentrating. You may feel anxious, irritable or?low in self esteem, and you may have racing thoughts, worry constantly or go over things in your head. You may notice that you lose your temper more easily, drink more or act unreasonably. You may also experience?headaches, muscle pain, or dizziness. Managing stress in daily life Stress is not an illness itself, but it can cause serious illness if it isnt addressed. Its important to recognise the symptoms of stress early. Recognising the signs and symptoms of stress will help you figure out ways of coping and save you from adopting unhealthy coping methods, such as?drinking?or smoking. Spotting the early signs of stress will also help prevent it getting worse and potentially causing serious complications, such as?high blood pressure. There is little you can do to prevent stress, but there are many things you can do to manage stress more effectively, such as learning?how to relax, taking regular?exercise?and adopting good?time-management techniques. Theres no quick-fix cure for stress, and no single method will work for everyone. However, there are simple things you can do to change the common life problems that can cause stress or make stress a problem. These include relaxation techniques, exercise and talking the issues through. http://www.nhs.