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Mental Health America
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Don't Let Tension Take Over ...

Its A Fact

Tension just flat tires you out. Find ways to relax and rest... Sleep even.

Do these things happen to you?

  • Do minor problems and disappointments throw you into a dither?
  • Do you find it difficult to get along with people, and are people having trouble getting along with you?
  • Do the small pleasures of life fail to satisfy you?
  • Are you unable to stop thinking about your anxieties?
  • Do you fear people or situations that never used to trouble you?
  • Are you suspicious of people, mistrustful of your friends?
  • Do you have the feeling of of being trapped?
  • Do you feel inadequate, suffer the tortures of self-doubt?

If your answer is "yes" to most of these questions, here are some things you might do -- positive forms of action:

  • Talk it out
  • Escape for a while
  • Work off your anger
  • Give in occasionally
  • Do something for others
  • Take one thing at a time
  • Shun the superman urge
  • Go easy with your criticism
  • Give the other fellow a break
  • Make yourself "available"
  • Schedule your recreation