Stress Symptoms: Effects on your Body, Feelings and Behavior
Stress symptoms often mimic symptoms of other problems. You may think illness is to blame for that nagging headache, your frequent forgetfulness or your decreased productivity at work. But the common denominator may be stress. Indeed, stress symptoms can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, and your behavior. Stress may be affecting your health, and you may not even realize it. Recognize common stress symptoms - then take steps to manage them.
Effects of Stress on your Body:Headache
Chest pain
Pounding heart
High blood pressure
Shortness of breath
Muscle aches
Back pain
Clenched jaws
Tooth grinding
Stomach upset
Constipation
Diarrhea
Increased sweating
Tiredness
Sleep problems
Weight gain or loss
Sex problems
Skin breakouts
Effects of Stress on your Thoughts and Feelings:
- Anxiety
- Restlessness
- Worrying
- Irritability
- Depression
- Sadness
- Anger
- Mood swings
- Job dissatisfaction
- Feeling insecure
- Confusion
- Burnout
- Forgetfulness
- Resentment
- Guilt
- Inability to concentrate
- Seeing only the negatives
Effects of Stress on your Behavior:Overeating
Undereating
Angry outbursts
Drug abuse
Excessive drinking
Increased smoking
Social withdrawal
Crying spells
Relationship conflicts
Decreased productivity
Blaming Others
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