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Living with stress might seem hopeless, but there are things that you can do to manage your stress and live a better life.

Managing stress is a topic everyone has to consider on a day to day basis. Some people have to manage the stress in their hectic life every day, while others struggle to handle their stress upon the onset of a big change or something tragic.

There are several ways to deal with stress that will have you feeling healthier and sleeping at night again.

Some people have super busy lives. They might have a job with long hours and a commute to top it off. The same person might also live in not ideal living situations and have co-workers they do not like.

This particular example is showing an umbrella of reasons why someone might feel stressed and showing stress symptoms.

For this example, finding stress relievers is key to functioning every day. One solution for this situation would be to make a list of short term goals and long term goals.

The goals could be anything from; being able to walk five blocks and back to buying a condo. Whatever the goals may be, just knowing that you have some can help you get through the day and reduce stress symptoms.

It is also important to find someone to talk to about your issues. Everyone should have someone to talk to, whether it`s a family member over the phone or a childhood friend. Being able to share your ideas, feelings and concerns is essential to not feeling burdened down by stress. It's also reduce stress symptoms.

Exercise may be hard to fit into a daily routine and may seem like a scary thought, but it has been proven to reduce stress. Even if you fit it in once or twice a week, the fact that your body is getting it, is helping to calm nerves.

If you can walk or bike to work, take a walk on your lunch or join a gym with long hours those are ways that may work for you when trying to fit becoming active into your life.

Another source of stress for many is money, kids and a sour relationship with a partner. Keep in mind that everything is changeable, fixable and temporary. That means that lack of money can be something that is temporary as there are many ways to make more money it`s just about being creative.

Kids are stressful and can be for years, however it`s important to make time for them where you are all doing something enjoyable and make time for yourself if you can.

A bad relationship can also be changed; either you work through it or break-up and move on. Just telling yourself that bad situations can be changed might help you deal with your stress.

When a sudden change or tragic experience happens it can leave you feeling overwhelmed with stress. A job loss, divorce or family death is all possible things that can have someone feeling horrible.

The stress might be so severe that even being able to function or care for loved ones may seem hopeless. It is crucial to seek help in these types of situations. Ask your doctor for a referral so you can go and just talk to someone who will listen. There might be support groups you can also join for extra support.

When you are battling stress, try to remember to eat healthy and try to get enough sleep. When your body is starving or severely tired it can add to the stress you feel. Sometimes getting better starts with taking care of you from the inside out.