Symptoms of Stress
Can you identify stress? Are you experiencing a lot of these symptoms of being stressed out? Sometimes I just need a break down of the health effects of stress symptoms so that I can really know how my wellness ranks!
Here is a list of common symptoms of stress:
Cognitive Symptoms:
- Anxious thoughts
- Fearful anticipation
- Poor concentration
- Memory problems
- Continual worry
- Trouble thinking clearly
- Loss of sense of humor
- Lack of creativity
Emotional Symptoms
- Feelings of tension
- Irritability
- Restlessness
- Worries
- Inability to relax
- Depression
- Crying
- Lack of meaning in life and pursuits
- Loneliness
- Quick Temper
Behavioral Symptoms
- Avoidance of tasks
- Sleep problems
- Fidgeting
- Tremors
- Grinding teeth
- Strained facial expression
- Clenched fists
- Changes in drinking, eating, or smoking behaviors
- Procrastination
- Increased drive to be with, or withdraw from others
Physical Symptoms
- Stiff or tense muscles
- Sweating
- Tension headaches
- Feeling faint
- Feeling of choking
- Difficulty swallowing
- Stomachache, nausea, or vomiting
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Frequent or urgent urination
- Heart palpitations
- Backaches
- Fatigue
Social Symptoms
- Change in the quality of relationships
Text from Your Health Today by Michael L. Teague / Sara L. C. Mackensie / David M. Rosenthal
