Financial Stress and Your Health

It's hard to turn on the news these days without hearing something scary or depressing about money: the economy is in a downturn, gas prices are still too high, and many people are losing jobs. Trisha Torrey, one of my fellow About.com Guides also makes the case (and backs it up with research) that financial problems impact your health in significant ways. Read about it here.)

We've been discussing money stress in this site, and I'd love to hear about how money woes are affecting you, or how you've been dealing with financial stress. Visit the Stress Management Forum and join the conversation!

Additional Financial Stress Resources from Elizabeth Scott:

Financial Stress - How It Affects You, and What You Can Do
This article discusses how many people are stressed about money, how that stress affects people, and some general strategies for making the most of your financial situation. If you're stressed about money, start here!

Losing Sleep?
If you're stressed and losing sleep over money troubles (or other stresses in your life), this article explains the various ways that stress can rob you of sleep, and provides valuable tips for getting your "z"s--even when stressed!

Stress, Health and Money
Here are more resources for dealing with financial stress.

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