People deal with stress in different ways – more specifically with the kind that is brought about by work. Some trudge forward bulldozing their way through all obstacles regardless of how big the sacrifices they have to make in order to survive. Some simply fold and head the other way with tails between their legs. Some just simply lose appetite and grow thin altogether.

Unfortunately for me, I’m the type that gets hyperacidity when stress levels rise. This often results in stomach aches and esophageal reflux – telltale signs of which include bubbling in the stomach, vomiting sensation, and a disgusting acidic taste in the mouth.  But since stress is something I find difficult to remove from my line of work, I just try to treat the symptoms instead.

This means consciously staying away from acidic drinks as much as possible such as soft drinks, juices, and even coffee. This also implies more frequent consumption of snacks to make sure that the stomach has staple food material to digest – a solution that in itself also causes another problem more commonly known as weight gain. I’ve even resulted to playing football again just to take my mind away from the stressful things about work.

However, after all these, I’ve come to realize a few points about the whole thing: First, no matter what line of work I get into, stress in something I will always encounter. Second, although playing football or basketball may be the most effective way to give myself an effective but momentary reprieve, it is not always possible. Third, the next best solution to stress, at least for me, is eating but I may have to keep an appetite suppressant in the medicine cabinet just in case this solution becomes out of hand. Last, stress is a natural part of life. As long as one is alive and conscious, one will always find a cause to be stressed about.