Even though I'm absolutely exhausted, I have not been able to get to sleep at a decent time the past couple of nights. It's not that I haven't tried...it's just that all this stress will not allow me to relax!! I swear that I caught myself close to a run on the way to lunch today. What on earth?!
Since I seem to have some free time, I decided to research this condition.
Stress is defined as physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension that includes a state of alarm and adrenaline production, short-term resistance as a coping machine, and exhaustion. Common symptoms are irritability, muscular tension, inability to concentrate and variety of other physical reactions such as headaches and accelerated heart rate.
I must say...I've never experienced so many of these symptoms all at the same time! I'm sure you know that I am a naturally stressful person, so maybe I've gotten used to some of these things but it's times like this when I really feel the effect of true stress.
After a little bit more searching, I came across an interesting quote: "The bigger your stress, the bigger your success." I don't really agree with this since part of being successful is being able to deal with and manage stress appropriately (which I am still learning) but if this quote is trying to say that stress is an indication of a successful person then Go Me! A little bit of stress is good but I can definitely see how a lot of stress over an extended period of time can really wear on you. Luckily this is the type of thing that comes and goes with any career and once I am in Waco I will be de-stressed and happy...until then, this is me...
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