Author: Carrie Jackson

Counseling Coffee Corner
Stress management
Signs of Stress
Cognitive Symptoms
Memory problems, inability to concentrate, poor judgment, seeing only the negative, anxious or racing thoughts, constant worrying
Emotional Symptoms
Moodiness, irritability or short temper, agitation, inability to relax, feeling overwhelmed, sense of loneliness and isolation, depression, general unhappiness, crying on Sunday nights :)
Physical Symptoms
Aches and pains, changes in bowel movements, nausea, dizziness, chest pain, rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure, frequent colds/sickness
Behavioral Symptoms
Eating more or less, sleeping too much or not enough, isolating yourself from others, procrastination, neglect of responsibilities, excessive alcohol use, nervous habits increase (pacing, popping knuckles, nail biting, etc.

Dec 11, 2015

Menu
Hot Chocolate
Apple Cider
Gingersnap Cookies
Candied Pecans
Sausage Balls
Peanut Butter Fudge
Cheese Straws
Turtles
Massage Clinics
Crystal Coast Massage – Cedar Point – 360.265.7632
Blessed Body Day Spa – Cedar Point – 252.393.2127
Pure Indulgence Organic Day Spa – Cape Carteret/Morehead City – 252.622.9897
Hairtage Salon and Day Spa – Jacksonville – 910.455.5822
Coastal Massage and Wellness – Jacksonville – 910.581.2900
The Body Spa and Salon – Morehead City – 252.773.0138
Second Wind – Swansboro – 910.325.3600
Day 7 Salon and Spa – Sneads Ferry – 910.327.2885
Coastal Carolina Community College – Jacksonville – 910.455.1221 ($10 massages!)

Healthy Ways to Cope
Eat healthy meals
Exercise on a regular basis
Get plenty of sleep
Give yourself a break
Talk to others. Share your problems and how you are feeling and coping with a parent, friend, counselor, doctor, or pastor
Organize your thoughts, ideas, and time
Change to a new environment if the old one becomes unmanageable.
Look for meaning in what may be troubling you. Figuring out what is wrong makes it easier to find the best way to address the problems
Accentuate the positive. It’s fine to acknowledge doubts, but always keep an image of success in your head. This focus can help bring out your best when needed most
Get some fresh air and sunshine...this is the beach after all
Avoid drugs and alcohol
Recognize when you need more help. If problems continue perhaps you should speak with a professional

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your family!!!!!
Love, Carrie and Tiffany