Saturday, February 22, 2003
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Women and stress
V.K. Kapoor

WOMEN are the worst sufferers of the day-to-day stress. Stress has a direct and indirect influence on the quality of life and close relationships.

Find out whether you are showing the signs of stress. For each statement below write a T if that statement holds true for you and F if it does not.

  • Are you showing marked personality changes (unusual neglect of personal appearance, withdrawing, not communicating)?

  • Have you been experiencing a feeling of sadness, and other symptoms of depression? Do you feel like crying?

  • Are you showing increased irritability, anger or hostility?

  • Have you experienced major changes in eating or sleeping patterns?

  • Do you have frequent complaints of physical illness like headaches and stomachaches?
 

  • Do you have thoughts of suicide or other self-destructive emotions?

  • Do you experience persistent boredom and low energy levels?

  • Do you feel you have been socially isolated?

  • Are you showing decreased interest in activities or inability to enjoy your favourite activities?

  • Are you experiencing extreme mood swings?

  • Do you have nagging suspicions about your spouse?

  • Are you experiencing dissatisfaction with life and relational disharmony?

  • Are you increasingly using alcohol and drugs?

  • Are you becoming extremely sensitive to rejection or failure.

  • Are you becoming more inflexible in your attitude?

  • Are you showing an increase in hostile communication, sarcastic remarks and reproaches?

  • Are you over-reacting to small things and making mountains out of molehills.

For a detailed analysis, send your replies to Windows, The Tribune, Chandigarh