SYMPTOMS OF STRESS

Gauge Your Stress Level

1. Emotional:
   • Becoming easily agitated, frustrated, and moody
   • Feeling overwhelmed, like you are losing control
   • Having difficulty relaxing and quieting your mind
   • Feeling lonely, worthless, or depressed, having low self-esteem
   • Avoiding others
2. Physical:
   • Low energy
   • Headaches
   • Upset stomach, including diarrhea, constipation and nausea
   • Aches, pains, and tense muscles
   • Chest pain and rapid heartbeat
   • Insomnia
   • Frequent colds and infections
   • Loss of sexual desire and/or ability
   • Nervousness and shaking, ringing in the ear, cold or sweaty hands and feet
   • Dry mouth and difficulty swallowing
   • Clenched jaw and grinding teeth
3. Cognitive:
   • Constant worrying
   • Racing thoughts
   • Forgetfulness, disorganization, inability to focus
   • Poor judgment
   • Being pessimistic or seeing only the negative side
4. Behavior:
   • Changes in appetite – either not eating or eating too much
   • Procrastinating and avoiding responsibilities
   • Increased use of alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes
   • Exhibiting more nervous behaviors, such as nail biting and fidgeting

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