There are many symptoms of stress. Some of these are physical and others are psychological. Check out the typical symptoms below.
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Physical symptoms of stress: • Headache • Muscle tension or pain • Chest pain • Fatigue • Stomach ache, irritable bowel • Sleep problems • Change in sex drive |
Psychological symptoms of stress: • Anxiety • Sadness or depression • Irritability or anger • Restlessness • Lack of motivation • Difficulty concentrating • Can’t slow down your thoughts |
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Most people know the symptoms that tell them they are stressed, but all too often they ignore their symptoms (“I don’t have time to have a headache!” Sound familiar?). Think of these symptoms as the early warning signs--the “red flags”--that tell you to stop and take a moment to consider how to better handle whatever is going on. By attending to these early signs you may be able to prevent yourself from feeling much worse later on.
