Symptoms of stress 1


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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    Varun
    Very Nice articles.Covers the symptoms.Having said that,I am feeling a little irritable lately..I'd love to read about stressbusting tips,so that I don't start picking fights with other :) regards varun