Working in the movie industry or tv production is like working round the clock. People are always on-the-go. Lifestyle is fast-paced. You get to travel in different places. You meet a lot of different people. You work day and night without getting enough sleep and rest. Most of the time, you don't get to see home and family for a period of weeks or months. With all the pressure around the set during shootings or tapings, there is a tendency to feel stressed after a day's work.



Stress is anything that causes bodily and mental tension which may lead to anxiety and other illness. It can be a situation or a thought that can weigh you down or make you feel frustrated and angry. On the other hand, anxiety is a feeling of uneasiness and apprehension over something that is recognized or unknown.

Stress and anxiety are normal parts of everyday life. Both can motivate an individual to be productive and rise to the challenge of tough situations. However, too much stress and too much anxiety can be harmful and may cause physical, emotional, and psychological problems like infection, heart diseases, and depression. Moreover, what can be stressful to one person may not necessarily be the true to the other.

A good stress is something that helps a person during emergency situations such as stepping on the brakes during accident, cramming for exams, or preparing for a wedding. Stress can help you keep up on your toes and rise up to the demand of the situation. However, when this persists on a long-term basis, it will cause emotional and health problems.

One type of stress is job stress. Occupational pressure and fear may lead to burn out and serious health and emotional problems. Some of the reasons why people get job stress are being overworked. Some people are required to work extended hours or overtime. In the case of those who work in tv and film productions, there are times when shootings and tapings would go on until past midnight and wrap up the next day. Some people even bring their work at home which can add more stress as it is already a time to be spent for home and family matters.

Another cause of job stress is conflict with officemates or even with the boss. Situations like this can affect a worker's performance as well as cause relationship problems at the work place. Being in the wrong career can also cause stress and anxiety which leads to lack of enthusiam, job dissatisfaction and burn-out.

Persistent and unrelenting stress can lead to anxiety disorders and unhealthy behaviors. Watch out for the following symptoms of anxiety: twitching, trembling, muscle tension, sweating, dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, abdominal pain, over-eating, abuse of alcohol and drugs, dizziness, rapid or irregular heartbeat, rapid breathing, diarrhea, frequent need to urinate, fatigue, irritability, loss of temper, sleeping problems, lack of concentration, and sexual problems.

It is important that you recognize the cause of stress in oder to find a cure. Find out what do you worry about most. Then, talk about it with a friend or someone whom you feel you can trust. Sometimes, this is all that is needed to relieve stress and anxiety. Get involve with support groups or get in touch with hotlines offering advice on how to deal with the problem of stress and anxiety. Always consult medical professionals and healthcare providers as to what kind of therapies and medications to consider before taking any actions.