Wired and Stressed
- Do you feel on constant alert?
- Do you react quickly to stressful events?
- Do you struggle to relax?
- Do you feel under pressure to take charge of things?
- Do you feel increasingly unable to cope?
- Are you prone to mood swings or have a tendency towards irritability?
This is one of the most common stress types, and is particularly harmful in the long term because it wears out our physical and mental systems. The adrenal glands (which control many stress hormones) are on overload, triggering raised appetite and food cravings.
What to do: Make sure you are getting all your nutrients by eating protein with every meal (eggs, meat or fish), healthy fats and plenty of vegetables.
Consider taking supplements containing zinc, iron, B vitamins, vitamin C, iodine and magnesium, commonly lost from the body during the stress response.
Nutrients needed: Eating more fruit and veg will help those who are wired and stressed
Don’t ignore tiredness: unwind in the evenings and try a few minutes of slow breathing each morning or before bed. Slow down your exercise regime. Avoid anything competitive so there is no stressful need to achieve.