If you have ever felt like this picture, you are probably a writer who has experienced a good amount of stress. Stress can be a real issue for us, and we need to have a “system” for managing it; whether it is exercise, meditation or taking a break periodically to get away. Another tool you can employ to help manage stress is education. There’s nothing like having a good understanding of what is going on with you when you feel “stressed out”. Medline has a great page on the basics, along with links to the latest news and research on the subject. Next time you feel like things are piling up–take control and learn about how you can get back to a sane place once again!