Signs of Stress

Stress Management Techniques and Tips for Signs of Stress

What is Stress?

Stress symptoms may be affecting your health, even though you might not realize it and it is a normal physical response to events that make you feel threatened or upset your balance in some way. The symptoms of stress and its response are the body’s way of protecting you and people experience stress differently; sometimes it can be helpful to think of the last time you know you were really stressed and use those signs to let yourself know if you might be stressed now. Listed below are some of the common warning signs and symptoms of stress.

Signs and symptoms of Stress

.. On your body

• Aches and pains
• Lack of energy
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Nausea, dizziness
• Chest pain, rapid heartbeat
• Loss of sex drive
• Frequent colds .. On your feelings and emotion

• Marked changes in personality or mood
• Irritability or short temper
• Agitation, inability to relax
• Feeling overwhelmed
• Sense of loneliness and isolation
• Depression or general unhappiness

… On your behavior

• Eating more or less
• Sleeping too much or too little
• Isolating yourself from others
• Procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities
• Using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax
• Nervous habits (e.g. nail biting, pacing)
• Memory problems
• Inability to concentrate
• Trouble concentrating and making decision
• Seeing only the negative
• Anxious or racing thoughts
• Constant worrying

Keep in mind that the signs and symptoms of the stress can also be caused by other medical or psychological problems and it is important to see your doctor if you are experiencing any of the warning signs.

There are many other symptoms of stress and you can find more information at signs of stress.

Also, at different times and in various circumstances, stress can be a particular issue, motherhood is one of these.

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