6 Reasons Your Body is Stressed Out (and How to Fix It)

When we’re feeling sick, the solution is pretty simple, right? We take a trip to the hospital, the doctor does a checkup, and we take whatever medication they prescribe to treat the problem. If our car starts making weird rattling noises, we make our way to the auto repair shop where the mechanic runs some diagnostic tests and then lets us know what needs fixing. But when it comes to stress, recognizing the root causes and how to remedy them is not as straightforward as visiting a doctor or repairing your car. Knowing what to change requires being able to judge ourselves objectively, but by nature we are not objective beings. As a result, our inherent subjectivity makes it difficult to identify what to change and how to go about it. But this doesn’t mean it’s impossible. If you’re willing to be mindful of your negative thought processes that lead to stress and put in the effort and discipline required to fix them, you can learn to regulate your emotions and live a happier life. Here are 6 reasons you’re feeling stressed and how to remedy them.

You get angry easily and often

When you’re feeling stressed out, anger is a very common manifestation of this. It comes in many forms and varying degrees from scolding to uncontrollable screaming, acting verbally abusive, abandoning others, physical harm, and even death. Irritability, frustration, impatience, and dissatisfaction are the key components of anger. This emotion is often used as a tool for getting what you want, especially when you feel like you don’t have full control over a situation. But not only does it create a toxic environment, it also leads to long-term health problems.

The Fix: Not having your expectations met is often the root cause of anger. It is important to recognize that things aren’t going to go your way 100% of the time. Temper your expectations, set realistic goals, and allow disappointments to serve as motivation rather than as a source of frustration.