One out of every three Americans are under extreme stress  
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

One third of Americans - including me! - are experiencing extreme stress levels over work and money, causing them to overeat, drink, and smoke.  Well, I don't overeat, I undereat, but I am definitely stressed!

The American Psychological Association (APA) did a study of personal relationships, work productivity, and health, and found that 1/3 of American's stress levels have shot up in the past five years.

Almost three-quarters of people cited work and money as the main source of stress in their lives, followed by the amount of work they have, and raising their children.  Main reasons for stress at work were low salaries, too much to do, and a lack of opportunity.

Seventeen percent are led to drink too much, and 66% of smokers have had their cigarette quota shoot up.  Stress caused some people (me!) to skip a meal, but 43% found comfort in overeating.

There's your news, I'm off to cuss out the economy.

   

 

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