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Stress can manifest in a number of different ways. Here's what you can do to help.
We all feel stress from time to time, and it can manifest in a number of ways. For some of us, that could be overthinking and rumination. For others, stress might make it difficult to get a good night's sleep. And for many of us, stress often manifests in our bodies, causing physical pain.
If you're prone to pain when you get stressed, we've teamed up with Panadol to lend a helping hand and bring you some relief. We've got a variety of self-care and pain management techniques to help cut back on stress and ease the pain.
Types of pain that can be caused by stress
Stress can cause a number of painful physical symptoms, including muscle tension and pain, headaches and body aches.
Tips to combat stress
- Chat to someone you trust about how you're feeling. This could be a friend, a co-worker, a family member or a listening service. You can check out a number of listening services right here. (*Please note by clicking this link you are moving to an external site not managed by Haleon (for which Haleon assumes no responsibility). To be directed to the external site, click on the link.)
Adapt healthy lifestyle choices
- Try and eat well, take exercise and get plenty of fresh air. Some people find meditation exercises and yoga helpful when dealing with stress.
- If stress if impacting your quality of life, chat to your GP or book an appointment with a mental health professional. They may be able to help you deal with stress through a number of strategies.
Self-care tips for pain relief
- Rest & relaxation
- Take a warm bath to relax your muscles
- Apply a heat pack to painful area
- Drink plenty of water
- Take over the counter pain medication, such as Panadol Extra Tablets. Panadol Extra Tablets can be used to relieve a variety of pains, including headache, backache, toothache, rheumatic pain and muscle aches. You can learn more about Panadol Extra Tablets right here.
