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Suggest Therapy For Stress Due To Long Hours Of Working

I have a heart condition & very high stress job with long hours. Lately even though in the past I could handle these long hours no problem, I have been unable to stay focused, almost falling asleep during my shifts. Am I just exhausted or should I be worried that something more id going on? Also, I've been having some chest pains over the last week or so, that I thought were just from stress, does this factor in?

                                                                 
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello
Welcome here.
I can understand your concerns.

You have difficulty to stay focussed and fall asleep during your work shifts.

I feel that this is most probably due to stress. You would need some lifestyle modifications.
Maintain a regular bedtime routine. Include green vegetables and fruits in your diet. Consume plenty of fluids. Practice relaxation exercises like deep breathing and meditation.

Just to be on a safer side, go for ECG to rule out any cardiac problems.

Hope this helps.
Thanks.
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Suggest Therapy For Stress Due To Long Hours Of Working

Hello Welcome here. I can understand your concerns. You have difficulty to stay focussed and fall asleep during your work shifts. I feel that this is most probably due to stress. You would need some lifestyle modifications. Maintain a regular bedtime routine. Include green vegetables and fruits in your diet. Consume plenty of fluids. Practice relaxation exercises like deep breathing and meditation. Just to be on a safer side, go for ECG to rule out any cardiac problems. Hope this helps. Thanks.