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What are some of the most common causes of stress?

Stress can arise for a variety of reasons, a traumatic accident, death, or an emergency situation. It can also be a side effect of a serious illness or disease.

There is also stress associated with daily life, the workplace, and family responsibilities. It’s hard to stay calm and relaxed in our hectic lives. It can seem almost impossible to find ways to de-stress, but it’s important to find those ways.

Here are some of life’s most stressful events.

Any change in our lives can be stressful even some of the happiest ones like having a baby or taking a new job.

Death of a spouse.
Divorce.
Marital separation.
Moving house?
Death of a close family member.
Personal illness or injury.
Marriage.
Pregnancy.
Retirement.

Physical and emotional effects of stress

Trouble sleeping.
Headaches.
Constipation.
Diarrhoea.
Irritability.
Lack of energy.
Lack of concentration.
Eating too much or not at all.
Anger
Sadness.

Low morale.
Low morale.
Higher risk of asthma and arthritis flare-ups.
Tension.
Stomach cramps.
Skin problems, like hives.
Depression.
Anxiety.
Weight gain or loss
Heart problems.
High blood pressure.
Irritable bowel syndrome.
Neck and/or back pain.
Less sexual desire.

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