| Every time Mary had to do a presentation to her peers, she suffered a sickening tightness in her stomach, many times she even considered calling in sick. I showed Mary a very simple technique which she now uses in any stressful situation that may arise. She e-mailed me recently to tell me she had done a very "enjoyable and stress free" presentation to her Board of Management |  |
| Physical | |
| Suffer from frequent
headaches or migraines Often feel fatigued or worn out Fitful sleep (tossing and turning) If awakened you find it difficult to fall asleep again Lump in throat/difficulty in swallowing Experience regular digestive upsets Recurrent or persistent ulcers Exercise infrequently Grind your teeth Often engage in finger drumming Increased consumption of alcohol and tobacco Occasionally suffer from pounding heart Exhibit signs of restlessness Frequently catch colds or flu Drink more than 4 cups of tea or coffee a day High blood pressure Often aware of body tension Accident prone You are overweight Smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day Suffer from chest pains Regularly experience tension in back of head or neck Experience episodes of diarrhoea Have twitching in face or limbs Suffer from dizziness, lightheadedness or faintness Unexplained rashes or itches of the skin Often take sleeping pills, tranquilizers, mind-altering drugs Irritation or wetness around back passage (colitis) Excessive perspiration especially of the hands |
| Social | |
| Experience of sense of
isolation Harbour resentments Suffer from loneliness Lash out at others Experience lowered sex drive Frequently nag others Reduced contact with friends Lack of intimacy Your family relationships are less then satisfactory Feel uncomfortable in interactions with others Often distrustful Tend to use people for personal gain Don't know or care about your neighbours Clam up in group discussion Think drinking and driving is acceptable |
| Mental | |
| Mental attitudes are
generally negative You easily get confused Suffer from mental lethargy Seldom read a book or journal relating to your work Have no intellectual relaxation Rarely develop new ideas Make negative statements about yourself Find it difficult to concentrate Seldom read anything but a newspaper Do not have any hobbies Rarely express your feelings through music, art, dance or writing Fail to keep abreast of current events Mind is often in a whirl Rarely introduce innovations into your work You avoid attending Seminars or courses that will assist you with your work Frequently suffer from forgetfulness |
| Emotional | |
| Often feel anxious Suffer from the "blues" Over-excitability Feel unhappy much of the time Worry a lot Become easily discouraged Experience little joy Have frequent crying spells Suffer from nightmares Easily become irritated Seldom pass compliments Lack a sense of humour Have a nervous laugh Exhibit bad temper Feel frustrated You often find fault with yourself Feel "no one cares" Hold uncertain beliefs Suffer from overwork because you can't say no Get embarrassed when people compliment you |