Some Symptom Definitions:

Chronic Stress

Stress hormones are important to help us meet the demands of stress everyday, but if they are repeatedly triggered then disease will occur.  Our body signals us when we are experiencing the effects of chronic stress.

Social Symptoms

These symptoms include: lasing out at others, decreased sex drive, lack of intimacy, isolation, intolerance, loneliness, avoiding social situations, drinking alcohol, smoking tobacco products, and/or using drugs.

Physical Symptoms

Tension, fatigue, insomnia, muscle aches, digestive upset, appetite change, headaches, restlessness.

 Spiritual Symptoms

Apathy, loss of direction, emptiness, loss of life's meaning, unforgiving, no sense of purpose

Mental Symptoms

Forgetfulness, low productivity, confusion, poor concentration, lethargy, negativity, busy mind.

 Positive Coping

Become aware of your reactions, maintain a healthy balanced diet, exercise regularly, balance work and play, practice relaxation techniques, meditate, develop a support system, pace yourself, simplify your life.

Emotional Symptoms

Anxiety, mood swings, irritability, depression, resentment, anger,  impatience, worrying, feeling pressured.

Manassas Group Members having special expertise in Stress Management:

• Richard J. Milan, Jr., Ph.D.

• Gudrun Freeman, Ph.D.

• Louis A. Perrott, Ph.D.