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SYMPTOMS OF STRESS

When it comes to the physical and psychological indication of stress there is no single or defining symptom.  Stress can manifest itself in many different ways. The danger signals for one person can be completely different in someone else.

On this page are two lists of some of the most common symptoms – physical and psychological.

However it is important to bear in mind some of the tell-tale signs listed below can also indicate quite different health problems. So do not be reluctant, embarrassed or afraid to consult your own doctor for a proper diagnosis.

Alphabetical list of
Physical Symptoms
Alphabetical list of
Psychological symptoms
. Alcohol – increased  consumption
. Blood pressure elevated
. Breathing heavily
. Bruxism – teeth grinding
. Chest pains
. Constipation
. Diarrhoea
. Dizziness
. Dry mouth and/or throat
. Headaches
. Heart rate increases
. High blood pressure  
. Hyperventilation
. Impotence
. Indigestion
. Nail biting
. Nausea
. Palms sweating
. Palpitations
. Pounding heart
. Smoking -  starting or increasing
. Shaking / Trembling
. Substance Abuse
. Sweating (excessive)
. Tightness or pain in chest
. Tingling finger tips
. Ulcers
. Upset stomach
. Weight loss or gain
. Sleep  problems
       - Insomnia  
       - Nightmares 
       - Waking during night
. Anger
. Anxiety
. Concentration  - loss of 
. Confusion
. Constipation
. Cravings - unhealthy, fattening food
. Critical -  constantly  of others/self
. Crying – suddenly
. Depression
. Despondency
. Diet - changes to eating     patterns/habits
. Fear of impending death
. Feelings of being outside oneself
. Feeling cut off from reality
. Feeling  as though lost
. Forgetfulness
. Humour – lack or loss of
. Indecisive
. Initiative – lack or loss of
. Intolerance
. Irritability
. Loneliness  - feelings of
. Low libido –  reduced sex drive
. Mood swings
. Negative attitudes
. Panic                  
. Paranoia
. Restlessness
. Self-deprecation     (constantly/excessively)
. Worried - continually

This page was last updated
11th August 2011

 
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