Symptoms of Stress

 

1. Sudden weight gain or weight loss

2. Frequent need to urinate

3. Insomnia

4. Impatience

5. Irritability

6. Pounding or rapid heart beat

7. Numbness in extremities

8. Nervous ticks (blinking, twitching, etc.)

9. Accident prone

10. Skin rashes

11. Allergies

12. Shortness of breath

13. Tightness in throat

14. Headaches, migraines

15. Inability to relax

16. Increased perspiration (sweaty palms)

17. Substance abuse (drugs, alcohol)

18. Increased smoking or drinking

19. Grinding of teeth

20. Fast or loud speech

21. Excessive lateness

22. Constipation, Diarrhea

23. Exaggerated or aggressive hand gestures (pointing, fists)

24. Inability to concentrate

25. Uncontrollable crying or frequent emotional outbursts

26. Pain or tightness in neck or shoulders

27. Nightmares

28. Stuttering

29. Fatigue

30. Dryness of throat or mouth

31. Eating too fast

32. Loss of temper or blow-ups

33. Frequent colds or illnesses

34. Increased stomach gas or gurgling

35. Frequent arguing

36. Easily startled by small noises

37. Do more than one thing at a time

38. Over scheduling your time

39. Use of sarcasm

40. Hostile language

41. Impulsive behavior

42. Increased use of prescribed drugs, tranquilizers, etc.

43. Hyper-alertness, feeling “uptight or keyed up”

44. Dizziness or weakness

45. Nervous laughter

46. Obsessive negative thoughts

47. Changes in menstrual cycle

48. Feelings of general anxiety

49. Frequent bouts of depression

50. Feelings of hopelessness and/or depression
51. Forgetfulness

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