Stress Symptoms

There are a variety signs and symptoms that are associated with stress. These symptoms can be physiological, emotional, psychological, or behavioral.

Physiological symptoms include:

• Hyperventilating

• Increased heart rate

• Nervous stomach

• Indigestion

• Sweaty hands or perspiring

• Headaches

• Sleeping problems

• Increased susceptibility to illness.

Emotional symptoms include:

• Feelings of anxiety

• Fear

• Irritability

• Moodiness.

Psychological symptoms are;

• Difficulty in concentrating

• Lowered self- esteem

• Forgetfulness

• Worrying.

Behavioral manifestations of stress include increased use of negative coping habits such as;

• Smoking

• Taking drugs

• Drinking alcohol

• Loss of appetite or overeating

• Becoming accident prone

• Startling easily.

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