As a Postal services officer please make a list typical signs of stress, own sources of stress and effects of stress on personal wellbeing. Assess own levels of stress and seek assistance where levels are too high.

 

Stress can either physiological or biological, it is the organism's response to a stressor such as an environmental condition. Stress is the body's method of reacting to a condition such as a threat, challenge, or physical and psychological barrier.

Step-by-step explanation

Sources of stress

Union and management conflicts are a source of postal worker stress.

The popularity of email and other electronic means of reaching family, friends, and business associates have resulted in the elimination of many postal worker positions in the recent past which has made workers jittery and fearing for their jobs lead to postal worker stress. 

Conflicts within the workplace also generate stress.

The constant harping of supervisors also adds to the stress.

Another reason for the stress is the constant repetition of the activities daily and dealing with unreasonable customer complaints.

Effects of stress on personal wellbeing.

 Stress can affect a person's physical, emotional, and mental health adversely in many ways. When an individual is under stress, the 'fight or flight' hormones still flood your system, and after repeated instances, this reaction can harm your physical, mental, and emotional health.

Stress is known to build up and when symptoms start to surface, it's the body's way of getting our attention to do something about it.

Stress may cause diseases such as high blood pressure Diabetes, Heart diseases, Dizziness, light-headedness, Eating disorders,

Exhaustion, Hair loss, Headaches/migraines, and many more.

Stress may also cause muscle aches and pains, Nervous system, Nightmares, Post-traumatic stress disorder (flashbacks, reliving traumatic events), and obesity.

Assess own levels of stress and seek assistance where levels are too high.

Depending on how you handle stress, you might have symptoms that affect everything from your hormones to your heart, and more.

Having an idea of how your stress levels can be is very important to prevent emotional and physical damage.

The physical signs that your stress levels are too high include:

Stress can cause changes to your sex drive, problems with irregular or painful periods in women, or impotence and problems with sperm production in men. Whether you're a man or a woman, you might also feel reduced sexual desire when you're under too much stress.

When digestion problems may include constipation and diarrhea.

Poor concentration and the ability to perform normal simple tasks.

The blood pressure may change with time and the heart rate may either increase or decrease.

Your muscles tend to tense up when you're stressed, and over time this can cause headaches, migraines, or musculoskeletal problems.

When struggling with stress and don't know how to cope, you may want to seek help from a specialist. My primary care doctor can be a good starting point. They can help you figure out if the signs and symptoms you're experiencing are from a medical issue or an anxiety disorder.