Listen to your body - if you are unwell or experiencing pain your body is trying to tell you something. Don’t carry on as if nothing was happening. Being a martyr won’t impress others if you start passing on your germs. If you rest properly you are likely to return to full fitness sooner and if in any doubt visit your Doctor for a diagnosis and guidance on what to do.
You may know your body really well and when you get a headache, for example, you may know that you are de-hydrated and by drinking more water your headache clears. You might recognise the symptoms of low blood sugar and adjust your diet accordingly. If your sleep is regularly disturbed it might be a sign that you are suffering from the effects of stress.
Clearly it is important not to become obsessive about your health and become a hypochondriac but important to check regularly for any signs that things are not working the way they should be. Its no good burying your head in the sand. Rest when you are tired and visit the Doctor when you are unwell, even if you are self-employed!
A condition that affects many people under stress is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and you might be interested and surprised to know that an effective treatment for IBS is Hypnotherapy. See our website for more information http://www.thespencepractice.co.uk/ibs.html
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