Signs of Stress

If you are suffering from any of the following they may indicate that you are feeling the effects of stress.



Physical Symptoms may include:
Chest Pains
Excessive tiredness
Headaches
Frequent cold and minor ailments
Palpitations
Insomnia
Muscular aches
Nausea
Sweating
Dizziness



Emotional Symptoms may include:
Anger
Anxiety
Depression
Irrational Fears
Mood Swings
Guilt
Irritability
Pessimism
Resentment
Feeling of powerlessness and lack of control



Behavioural Symptoms may include:
Crying
Excessive consumption of alcohol
Fidgeting
Lashing out at others
Smoking
Swearing
Shouting



Mental Symptoms may include:
Poor memory and concentration
Confusion
Loss of sense of humour
Incessant negative thoughts

If you are under a lot of stress for a prolonged period of time, but do not feel stressed, eventually it may catch up with you and cause more serious symptoms, such as:

• stomach ulcers
• heart problems
• minor illness (allergies, skin disorders, migraine)
• serious illness (eg: arthritis, cancer, diabetes)
• mental problems (eg: depression)