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What are some early signs of stress? How does stress affect my body and my health? What are the signs and symptoms of poorly managed stress? What are some common signs of stress? What are the signs and symptoms of poorly managed stress? Symptoms of Stress There are several signs and symptoms that you may notice when you are experiencing stress. These signs and symptoms fall into four categories: Feelings, Thoughts, Behavior, and Physiology. When you are under stress, you may experience one or more of the following: Feelings * Feeling anxious. * Feeling scared. * Feeling irritable. * Feeling moody. Thoughts * Low self-esteem. * Fear of failure. * Inability to concentrate. * Embarrassing easily. * Worrying about the future. * Preoccupation with thoughts/tasks. * Forgetfulness. Behavior * Stuttering and other speech difficulties. * Crying for no apparent reason. * Acting impulsively. * Startling easily. * Laughing in a high pitch and nervous tone of voice. * Grinding your teeth. * Increasing smoking. * Increasing use of drugs and alcohol. * Being accident prone. * Losing your appetite or overeating. Physiology * Perspiration /sweaty hands. * Increased heart beat. * Trembling. * Nervous ticks. * Dryness of throat and mouth. * Tiring easily. * Urinating frequently. * Sleeping problems. * Diarrhea / indigestion / vomiting. * Butterflies in stomach. * Headaches. * Premenstrual tension. * Pain in the neck and or lower back. * Loss of appetite or overeating. * Susceptibility to illness. What are some early signs of stress? Stress can take on many different forms, and can contribute to symptoms of illness. Common symptoms include headache, sleep disorders, difficulty concentrating, short-temper, upset stomach, job dissatisfaction, low morale, depression, and anxiety. How does stress affect my body and my health? Both short and long-term stress can have effects on your body. Research is starting to show the serious effects of stress on our bodies. Stress triggers changes in our bodies and makes us more likely to get sick. It can also make problems we already have worse. It can play a part in these problems: * trouble sleeping * headaches * constipation * diarrhea * irritability * lack of energy * lack of concentration * eating too much or not at all * anger * sadness * higher risk of asthma and arthritis flare-ups * tension * stomach cramping * stomach bloating * skin problems, like hives * depression * anxiety * weight gain or loss * heart problems * high blood pressure * irritable bowel syndrome * diabetes * neck and/or back pain * less sexual desire * harder to get pregnant What are some common signs of stress? Everyone responds to stress a little differently. Your symptoms may be different from someone else’s. Here are some of the signs to look for: * Not eating * Feeling like you have no control * Forgetfulness * Headaches * Lack of energy * Lack of focus * Trouble getting things done * Poor self-esteem * Short temper * Trouble sleeping * Upset stomach * Back pain * General aches and pains |