A popular view of stress is that everyone is distressed at work and little can be done. It also often feels like there are few lasting effects of stress. In fact, the opposite view is more accurate. If we are better informed about stress, we will not be forced to be among those who overcome mental health problems. Many consider stress to be unimportant in maintaining mental health. Yet research shows that work environment stress is a major contributor to health problems. Good education on the subject would consist of learning why and how stress affects us; the symptoms of the problem as well as the people most at risk; and finally what stress relief measures are available. I believe that being properly informed on the subject can have lifelong benefits to improve and extend life in and out of the workplace. High levels of distress over prolonged periods of time can affect our psychological or mental health. The chances of developing obsessive-compulsive disorder and related anxiety disorders INCREASE significantly WHEN YOU TRY TO MANAGE WORRY AND TENSION. IN FACT, the American PSYCHIATRIC Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual states that “anxiety is the principal characteristic of ALL NEUROTIC DISORDERS…” (GOLDBERGER AND BREZNITZ, P.573). THE MAIN AMONG ALL ANXIETY DISORDERS is obsessive-compulsive behavior. Dobson believes that trying to suppress certain negative FEELINGS OR ACTIONS MAY LEAD TO CONFLICT BETWEEN THE SUPER-EGO AND OTHER PARTS OF OUR PERSONALITY, and this conflict could eventually develop into obsessive-compulsive thoughts and behaviors (p. 146). THE AUTHOR ALSO FEELS THAT CERTAIN RITUALS CAN MAKE A PERSON FEEL A THREATENING SITUATION...... middle of paper ...... I intend to be aware of the importance of this problem and not to let him spiral on any subject. DURATION OF TIME. I believe that having manageable stress levels will help me and my medical career thrive. A practical method that I plan to put into practice immediately is to discuss problems WITH CLOSE FRIENDS OR MORE EXPERIENCED COLLEAGUES. THEY MAY FACE SIMILAR PROBLEMS in adjusting to various job pressures, and can also be a good resource even IF THEY ARE JUST LISTENED TO. Often, I solve my own problems or clarify my problems simply by having a reliable source to discuss them with. Practicing techniques such as meditation and cognitive RECEPTION ON A REGULAR BASIS TO KEEP STRESS LEVELS AT A NORMAL LEVEL IS ANOTHER PROBLEM. I FOUND THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING MY CAREER WITH MYSELF BOTH PROSPEROUS AND HEALTHY..