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Roxanne Fernandes, 42,
Executive Assistant
What stresses you? When I get caught in traffic and am late for work.
What are your symptoms? My palms get sweaty and my temperature rises.
How do you handle it? I turn the music up loud and sing; I do deep breathing; I vent to friends; I walk and play.
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Ruby Hill, “50-something,” Administrative Assistant
What stresses you? My grandson was in an accident.
What are your symptoms? I felt out of control and overwhelmed; my blood pressure spiked; I became fatigued and lost my appetite.
How do you handle it? I pray and give it to God; I fish and commune with nature, and talk to someone who understands.
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Drew Waddy, 17, Student
What stresses you? When people don’t understand and I have to repeat myself over and over.
What are your symptoms? I get angry.
How do you handle it? I watch a good TV show and talk to friends.
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Gregory Day, 61, Sales
What stresses you? Public speaking and personal confrontations.
What are your symptoms? I feel anxious.
How do you handle it? I do deep breathing to calm myself and step away from whatever’s stressing me.
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