Are you under a lot of stress? Most likely you are.
It can cause all kinds of problems, both physical and emotional.
Headaches, upset stomach and that nervous feeling are all symptoms for that issue.
Constant stress is a bad thing, but there are times when it is extremely helpful.
Think back to your most significant time of danger.
No matter how you felt before the experience, your first memory of the event is likely to be how easy it was for you to focus on the problem and find a solution.
That is one of the benefits that come with the feeling.
This is what happens when you are suddenly put into these situations.
Your body will release several hormones that are designed to do just that.
Your thinking will be clearer and sharper.
Your muscles will be primed for extreme action and your heart will increase its pumping action.
This is called the "Fight or Flight" response.
That is the good side to the problem, but to understand stress properly you should also be aware of the bad.
In the short term, once the emergency is over, your blood sugar will be low, you'll feel faint and probably find your muscles are shaky.
Rest and food will help to restore you.
If you are under these influences all the time, you have to worry about another set of problems.
Long term exposure can cause high blood pressure, heart disease, strokes and memory problems.
It will wear on your emotions possibly to the point of causing difficulties in relationships.
That's why it's recommended that you find a way around it.
There are several steps you could take to do so, depending on what the circumstances are.
At work, you may not be able to brew up an herbal tea, and imaging while driving is as dangerous as texting and driving.
You'll want to find the best solutions for your life and circumstances.
Most herbs and medications help with the symptoms, rather than the source.
To be honest, getting away from the cause of constant stress is your best bet.
If it's work, that could be problematic, especially in this economy, but it is not worth your life.
That is the long term solution, but you'll want to attend to the short term as well.
Depending on the circumstances, one of the best methods I know of is what I call "imaging.
" It's a quiet place in your mind.
Mine is based on the 23rd Psalm, which is the most peaceful place I can think of.
I also use deep breathing.
As an asthmatic, I almost never breathe really deeply even though I should.
Concentrating on it can help focus my mind away from what's bothering me.
Between the two, I can find peace even in chaos.