There are many symptoms of stress. Some of these are physical and others are psychological. Check out the typical symptoms below.

Physical symptoms of stress:
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•   Headache
•   Muscle tension or pain
•   Chest pain
•   Fatigue
•   Stomach ache, irritable bowel
•   Sleep problems
•   Change in sex drive
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Psychological symptoms of stress:
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•   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.