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Monday, September 29, 2008
Are the markets affecting your mood?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Updated on 11/18: Now that we all feel the crunch of the market, stress is on the rise. How are you coping? What do you do to reduce stress? Sleep? Eat? Hang out with friends? Is it working? Are you optimistic?
Ups and downs in rapid succession. Eyes glued to price fluctuations. Is the market crisis having an effect on your mental health? The Salt Lake (Utah) Tribune reports that telephone help lines have directed callers to mental-health services at levels not seen since Sept. 11.
Some people can’t bear to look and some simply can’t look away. Is following the recent financial news too stressful, or is it too vital to block out? Have you noticed any changes in your behavior, such as increased irritability?
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