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Can't Let Go Of Emotional Stress?

By , About.com Guide   September 21, 2009

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Emotional stress can be challenging to deal with. Sometimes what naturally feels like 'solving the problem' can move into 'obsessing and ruminating' before our very eyes. Discovering where to draw the line on thinking about an emotional problem--and knowing what to do once the line is drawn--can be difficult indeed.

Read more about coping with emotional stress, and share your own tips on coping when you feel emotional.

Additional Resources:

Are You Prone To Rumination? Test Yourself and Find Out!
Do you have a tendency to keep stressing about events that are in the past? Do you let things roll off your back? Here's a quick self-assessment test that can measure your tendency toward rumination, and supply you with resources for change!

How Rumination Affects Your Life
What exactly is rumination, and how can it affect your life? Get the full 'scoop' on rumination and how it affects your body, your stress levels, and your life.

Tips for Letting Go of Stress and Anger
Sometimes stressful situations can seem to stick with us. Most of us find ourselves ruminating or holding onto negative feelings we have about stressors or conflicts in our lives at one time or another. Unfortunately, this tendency can prolong the stress that we experience. Here are some proven strategies for letting go of rumination, letting go of anger, and holding onto peace.

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