Money Sickness Syndrome

Too many people are lying awake at night wondering how they are going to pay their bills. Now researchers have come up with a name for this ailment. Money Sickness Syndrome is a term used to designate the physical and psychological symptoms experienced by people who are stressed with money worries. Symptoms include shortness of breath, headaches, nausea, skin rashes, lack of appetite, unjustified anger, nervousness, and negative thinking. Sound like anyone you know? The March 2009 issue of Awake magazine published by Jehovah's Witnesses has an excellent article featuring a checklist for determining the extent of your MSS (Money Sickness Syndrome) and also includes ways to better cope with this illness. Unfortunately, the content is not available online so you will have to seek out a JW for your own copy.

The most important thing is realizing you are not alone and there is help available.