Symptoms

Signs of stress may be cognitive, emotional, physical, or behavioral.

• Cognitive symptoms
• Memory problems
• Inability to concentrate
• Poor judgment
• Pessimistic approach or thoughts
• Anxious or racing thoughts
• Constant worrying
• Emotional symptoms
• Moodiness
• Irritability or short temper
• Agitation, inability to relax
• Feeling overwhelmed
• Sense of loneliness and isolation
• Depression or general unhappiness
• Physical symptoms
• Aches and pains
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Increased frequency of urination
• Indigestion
• Low blood sugar
• Nausea, dizziness
• Chest pain, rapid heartbeat
• Loss of sex drive
• Frequent colds
• Irregular periods.
• Behavioral symptoms
• Eating more or less
• Sleeping too much or too little
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• Isolating oneself from others
• Procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities
• Using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax
• Nervous habits (e.g. nail biting, pacing)
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