THV.com
does an article on stress levels for Americans, adults and teens.
“…18-33- the
millennial generation are plenty stressed, and it’s not letting up. 39% say their
stress has increased in the past year. 52% say stress has kept them awake at
night in the past month. And more than any other age group; they report being
told by a health care provider that they have either depression or an anxiety disorder.”
The average stress levels for 2012 for 18 years and older is 4.9. But for millennial,
it is 5.4.
Mike Hais of
Arcadia, California explains how young people have a higher stress rate than
older people. “it may be they are more willing to admit it. It may be a phase
of life. They just don’t know where they’re going in life.”
“Overall, the
survey finds that 20% of Americans report extreme stress, which is an 8, 9, or
10 on the stress scale.” 1 being little to no stress, 10 being the most stress
ever.
My connection
to this is that I, too, can relate to stress. I have a lot of stress and it is
something hard to deal with. There are also side effects that come with stress.
With me, I get headaches. There are many other that could come along, I’m sure.
Stress is hard
but it can be reduced. Breathing exercises can always help, getting a massage,
taking a nap, or even just laying in a quiet place and think alone.
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