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stress is poison by Giulia Bartra
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  • Post category:Anxiety/Stress / Behaviour / Diet and exercise / Feelings and Emotions / Mental health
  • Post published:December 8, 2016

Try not to use alcohol or other drugs – including lots of caffeine or other energy drinks – in the hope of feeling better or forgetting expectations and pressure. The feeling is usually temporary and the effects often make you feel worse.

Source: Managing expectations @ ReachOut.com: Get through tough times

Photo: stress is poison by Giulia Bartra under Creative Commons license

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Tags: anxiety, behaviour, diet, emotions, exercise, feelings, mental health

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