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Stress has been commonly experienced by all of us in our daily lives. Despite fact that stress affects everyone in a unique way, however, we find following symptoms of stress:

Cognitive Symptoms

• Memory problems
• Indecisiveness
• Inability to concentrate
• Trouble thinking clearly
• Poor judgment
• Seeing only the negative
• Anxious or racing thoughts
• Constant worrying
• Loss of objectivity
• Fearful anticipation

Emotional Symptoms

• Moodiness
• Agitation
• Restlessness
• Short temper
• Irritability, impatience
• Inability to relax
• Feeling tense and “on edge”
• Feeling overwhelmed
• Sense of loneliness and isolation
• Depression or general unhappiness

Physical Symptoms

• Headaches or backaches
• Muscle tension and stiffness
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Nausea, dizziness
• Insomnia
• Chest pain, rapid heartbeat
• Weight gain or loss
• Skin breakouts (hives, eczema)
• Loss of sex drive
• Frequent colds

Pathophysiological Symptoms

• Diversion of the blood from less vital to more vital organs.
• Increase in the heart rate to supply more blood quickly.
• Increase in the blood pressure to supply blood efficiently.
• Increase in the respiratory rate to get more oxygen from the atmosphere.
• Breakdown of glycogen stores in liver and muscle to get more glucose.
• Formation of more glucose from non carbohydrate substances.

Behavioral Symptoms

• Eating more or less
• Sleeping too much or too little
• Isolating yourself from others
• Procrastination, neglecting responsibilities
• Using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax
• Nervous habits (e.g. nail biting, pacing)
• Teeth grinding or jaw clenching
• Walk murmuring
• Unnatural eye blinking
• Overdoing activities (e.g. exercising, shopping)
• Overreacting to unexpected problems
• Picking fights with others
• Immature Personality

Reference: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_signs.htm

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