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Stress - the giant
killer :
Stress has been taking a great toll. The
diseases in its armory attack us at various levels, and make sure that
the victim is thoroughly incapacitated. Researches show that at times
more than 75% of patients visiting doctors directly or indirectly have
stress-induced-illnesses.
The important diseases at our physical,
psychological and behavioral levels are as follows :
A.
Physical level :
Increased palpitations
Blood pressure
Heart ailments
Headache
Neck ache
Backache
Stomach-ache
Fatigue/Exhaustion
Indigestion
Sweaty hands & feet
Trembling
Allergy etc.
B. Psychological
level :
Insomnia
Anxiety
Anger
Forgetfulness
Frustration
Hostility
Impatience
Dejection
Lack of concentration
Lack of confidence
Reduced efficiency in work
Indecisiveness
Emotional imbalance
Suicidal tendencies etc.
C. Behavioral level
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Escapist tendencies
Self-imposed isolation
Strained relationships
Smoking or drinking more than usual
Eating more or less than usual
Difficulty in laughing
Sexual difficulties
Reckless driving
Want change too often
Work becoming a load
Using medications too often etc.
Note : All these illnesses may not be
seen in every person leading a stressful life. Inflictions also depend
upon individual constitutions.
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One who has realized the truth of his
Self, transcends all grief. Chandogya Upanishad
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