
SYMPTOMS OF STRESS
Gauge Your Stress Level
- 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 - 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 - Cognitive:
• Constant worrying
• Racing thoughts
• Forgetfulness, disorganization, inability to focus
• Poor judgment
• Being pessimistic or seeing only the negative side - 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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