In past years, the top stressors have included personal finances, work issues and problems raising children. The association's executive director noted that the inclusion of the economy is unusual.
The health of the overall economy is something that we as individuals cannot control, so if you are experiencing anxiety about the economy then it's important to find a way to cope so that the stress does not affect your physical health. Following are a few coping strategies:
- If you can't stop thinking about the economy, try one of these Ten Strategies to Stop Worrying.
- Exercise, or, in Chinese medicine terms, move your qi.
- Know that you aren't alone. 80 percent of Americans are feeling the exact same thing.
- Get Acupuncture. Acupuncture is an ideal treatment for relieving stress, including post-traumatic stress, without drugs, especially effective for new moms.
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