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Feelings of confusion in comprehending and processing information. |
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Forgetting what is read or heard shortly after taking in information. |
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Feeling anxious or tense as information is being presented. |
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Feelings of mental and physical exhaustion and complaints of weakness. |
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Losing interest in topics you usually follow and in hobbies. |
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Noticing ringing in the ears or blurred vision when listening or reading. |
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Feeling confused or unclear when discussing information with others. |
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Dreams of being overwhelmed, confused, unable to figure out a situation or solve a problem. |
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Sleeping for longer periods than usual, wanting to take naps while working or following the market, trouble staying awake. |
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Procrastinating with work tasks. |
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Increasing fantasies of escape or going on vacation. |
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Changes in diet, especially eating more than usual. |
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Reacting more emotionally to minor slights or disappointments or more sensitively than usual to nonpersonal events in the world. |
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Developing new nervous problems/habits: skin irritation, stomach problems,scalp problems, back tightness, stiff neck, etc. |
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If you identify a number of these signs and symptoms as being true for you, here are some ways to manage the outer noise. Even if you don't identify with any of them, the following steps may be taken preventatively to help keep you from ending up with symptoms: |
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1. Begin paying attention. How much stimulation can you handle comfortably? Walk away from the TV or computer, phone or book when you notice that you can no longer adequately concentrate. |
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2. Take your level of interest seriously. Monitor it regularly. When it drops, ask why and experiment to find out what will help you regain it. Avoid those tasks and activities that you have no interest in if |
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