There are times when all of us feel overwhelmed and stressed. This is a normal part of life and there is no need to be concerned about them. Stress can sometimes become too unhealthy and excessive which is a cause for concern and requires us to learn some stress management techniques. Symptoms Of Chronic Stress There are many symptoms suggestive of stress such as feeling anxious and depressed, reduced ability to concentrate and think, reduced memory, a feeling of being mentally exhausted, overwhelmed or burnt out, chronic fatigue, sleep disturbances, unusual anger, irritability and hyper-activity and a feeling of being tense and on the edge. Managing stress in the right manner is imperative if you identify any of the above symptoms along with knowing your bipolar disorder causes. It is important to reach out for help as only a medical professional will be able to tell you if the symptoms are due to a specific mental or medical illness. The doctor will be able to suggest effective stress remedies that will help alleviate symptoms. Diagnosing Stress If you think you are unnaturally stressed and visit a psychologist, he may ask you to visit your physician first for a physical exam and rule out any underlying medical illness that may be causing this condition. There are many reasons for the onset of stress including medical illnesses. A phobia treatment could be something that the physician looks at with you as well. Other reasons include working too hard, major life stressors like ...

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