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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects Managing Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management Recent research confirms what most of us have instinctively known all along: that stress can lead to fatigue and fatigue can lead to health issues. This is just one of the many ways that stress is linked to overall wellness. Read about the research behind this and find more information on self-care, plus check out some of the wisdom shared by other readers, and share your own. Scroll down for more resources, and have a great week! -Elizabeth Sick and Tired of Stress? Sometimes when people are chronically stressed about something, they say they're 'sick and tired' of it--not just stressed by it. That's always seemed like a figurative term, but new research confirms what many have been saying for years: stress--especially chronic stress--can indeed make you 'sick and tired'! (Well, to be exact, stress can make you tired, and then sick, but we'll get to that.) Read more about that research, find resources for staying healthy and stress-free, and share your own tips and experiences. Readers: How Do You Change Your Perspective? Reader Kim Bradley says: "When the weather permits I grab my helmet and ride my bike! I let the wind hit my face! I feel free and strong. I feel like I did when I was a teenager (I'm 48). When that doesn't work, I resort to my blue wig and red lipstick and just hang out in the house. I forget I have it on and it really gives me a laugh all day as I walk pass the mirrors...LOL.." How do you get into a better frame of mind? Share your tips here. The Importance of Self Care for Health and Stress Management Here are some more reasons why it's important to take care of yourself, and more ways to do that. Get motivated, and try adding one of these strategies to your weekly routine today. Poll: How Might Stress Be Affecting Your Health? Share your vote, and see what others have to say: I think stress is affecting my sleep. I think stress is causing me to be sick more often. I think stress is causing weight problems. I think stress is affecting my emotions, causing anxiety or depression. I think stress isat least partially responsible for a major health problem I'm experiencing. I don't think stress is affecting my health at all. I'm not sure. Stress Management Ads Stress Anger and Stress De Stress Tips How to Handle Stress Coping with Stress Featured Articles Top 10 Self Care Strategies READERS: What's Your Favorite Kind of Social Support? Free Stress Tests Letting Go of Stress and Anger Choose the Right Healthy Habit Positive Effects of Adult Peer Pressure   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   More Ways to Get Info on Stress Relief Join the Facebook Group Follow Me On Twitter More Stress Reduction Resources Advertisement