Job stress is a chronic disease. Job stress comes in many different forms and affects the body in various ways. In some cases, job stress can be disabling. It is caused by conditions in the workplace that negatively affect an individual’s performance and overall well-being of his body and mind. Professional stress or job stress poses a threat to physical health. Work related stress in the life of organized workers, consequently, affects the health of organizations. Major stress comes from having too much work, not having enough work, doing work that is unfulfilling, fearing a job layoff, or not getting along with your boss. The signs of job stress vary from person to person, depending on the particular situation, how long the individual has been subjected to the stressors, and the intensity of the stress itself.

Causes of Job stress

The common causes and risk factor’s of Job stress:

• Overwork: working late, taking work home, not taking vacation.
• Being in the wrong career.
• Work conditions that pose risk to health and safety.
• Unpleasant physical conditions such as crowding, noise, air pollution; ergonomic problems.
• Prejudice or harassment.

Symptoms of Job stress

Some sign and symptom related to Job stress are as follows:

• Upset stomach.
• Headache.
• Increased use of drugs or alcohol.
• Sleep disturbances.
• Loss of mental concentration.
• Back problems.
• Low morale.

Treatment of Job stress

• Psychotherapy may provide you with a means to help you identify the causes of your stress and help you develop a plan to incorporate into your daily life.
• Elimination of drug use and no more than moderate alcohol use are key to the successful management of stress.
• Exercise on a regular basis helps to burn off and use up the stress hormones and neurochemicals.