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What Causes Feeling Emotional And Inattentiveness When Under Stress?
Question: I have an extreamly hard demanding detail orented job. I have one of the best directional drillers in the oilfield for years but for about the last 2 years i have started to just not be able to handle all the duties that i once flew through. I get started on 1 projects and move to 10 more without ever finishing the 1st one then nothing gets finished. Its like i cant keep up with the other guys anymore or with the stress and cant recal simple answers that i am depended on to know a lot of times and . The schedule that i work is away from my wife and kids for weeks or months at a time and when its time to go to work i get so emotional and stressed out that i cant hardly make myself go.... i make good money and have to keep up and cant slack in the least bit or ill be replaced. I dont ever really want to be on a drug every day if i can help it... is there any advice you have for me
Brief Answer:
I think stress management can do needful
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand you.
What you are describing is probably due to excessive stress or fear of loss of employment. The current symptoms like inattention, disorganized work schedule, feeling emotional can all result from stress and managing the stress can yield the better results for you.
I am writing down few of the strategies that will help you in management of stress leading to reduction of your stress level.
1. Diet: Ensure intake of adequate quantity of fiber. 2 servings of vegetable salad and 2 servings of fruits( One preferable citrus fruit). Avoid junk food and fast food.
2. Ensure adequate water intake: Follow rule of 1 which i usually advise. 1 glass of water 1 hour before and 1 glass of water 1 hour after every meals will ensure adequate consumption of water .
3. Early morning Exercise: Brisk walking for 30 minutes at a stretch preferably in garden will be very helpful.
4. Avoid tea/coffee/ nicotine and alcoholic beverages: If at all you want to drink something, drink fresh lime water. It is very much refreshing.
5. Start your day with a glass of Lemon water with 2 spoons of honey added.
6. Don't take work so seriously: We all have the feeling to excel in our respective fields and don't spend adequate time with our own self trying to understand our own needs. Spend time with your family and friends.
I understand you may not agree with this advice as it is difficult to do so but please understand that at work place friends act as family members specially when we are away from home.
7. While working take frequent regular breaks: Taking regular breaks will not waste the time, but it will definitely increase the productivity, concentration and reasoning. Take break for 5 minutes every 30 minutes.
8. Avoid late night socialization
9. Avoid starring for longer time at the computer screen or TV for longer time
10. Steam inhalation before going to sleep will be very refreshing.
11. Multivitamin and Calcium supplement.
12. Meditation and Yoga
Once you follow these principles of stress management you will see the difference in short time.
If you have any other query now or in future, feel free to write to me.
I will be there to assist you.
Thanks
I think stress management can do needful
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand you.
What you are describing is probably due to excessive stress or fear of loss of employment. The current symptoms like inattention, disorganized work schedule, feeling emotional can all result from stress and managing the stress can yield the better results for you.
I am writing down few of the strategies that will help you in management of stress leading to reduction of your stress level.
1. Diet: Ensure intake of adequate quantity of fiber. 2 servings of vegetable salad and 2 servings of fruits( One preferable citrus fruit). Avoid junk food and fast food.
2. Ensure adequate water intake: Follow rule of 1 which i usually advise. 1 glass of water 1 hour before and 1 glass of water 1 hour after every meals will ensure adequate consumption of water .
3. Early morning Exercise: Brisk walking for 30 minutes at a stretch preferably in garden will be very helpful.
4. Avoid tea/coffee/ nicotine and alcoholic beverages: If at all you want to drink something, drink fresh lime water. It is very much refreshing.
5. Start your day with a glass of Lemon water with 2 spoons of honey added.
6. Don't take work so seriously: We all have the feeling to excel in our respective fields and don't spend adequate time with our own self trying to understand our own needs. Spend time with your family and friends.
I understand you may not agree with this advice as it is difficult to do so but please understand that at work place friends act as family members specially when we are away from home.
7. While working take frequent regular breaks: Taking regular breaks will not waste the time, but it will definitely increase the productivity, concentration and reasoning. Take break for 5 minutes every 30 minutes.
8. Avoid late night socialization
9. Avoid starring for longer time at the computer screen or TV for longer time
10. Steam inhalation before going to sleep will be very refreshing.
11. Multivitamin and Calcium supplement.
12. Meditation and Yoga
Once you follow these principles of stress management you will see the difference in short time.
If you have any other query now or in future, feel free to write to me.
I will be there to assist you.
Thanks
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