... Symptoms of stress - comprehensive list

Stress symptoms

 

When it comes to the physical and psychological indication of stress there is no single or defining symptom. 

Stress can manifest itself in so many different ways. The danger signals for one person can be completely different in someone else.
anxious woman

On this page are two lists of some of the most common symptoms – physical and psychological..

However it is important to bear in mind some of the tell-tale signs listed below can also indicate quite different health problems. So do not be reluctant, embarrassed or afraid to consult your own doctor for a proper diagnosis.

Alphabetical list
of
physical
symptoms
 

Alphabetical list
of
psychological
symptoms

. Alcohol – increased  consumption
. Appetite changes
. Belching – excessive
. Blood pressure elevated
. Breathing heavily
. Bruxism – teeth grinding
. Chest pains
. Constipation
. Diarrhoea
. Dizziness
. Drug use
. Dry mouth and/or throat
. Flatulence – excessive
. Headaches
. Heart rate increases
. High blood pressure  
. Hyperventilation
. Impotence
. Indigestion
. Nail biting
. Nausea
. Palms sweating
. Palpitations
. Pounding heart
. Rashes or other skin problems
. Smoking -  starting or increasing
. Shaking / Trembling
. Substance Abuse
. Sweating (excessive)
. Tightness or pain in chest
. Tingling finger tips
. Trembling, tremours - limbs or lips
. Ulcers
. Upset stomach
. Weight loss or gain
. Sleep  problems
       - Insomnia  
       - Nightmares 
       - Waking during night

  . Anger
. Anxiety
. Communication problems with   friends/colleagues
. Concentration  - loss of 
..Confusion
. Cravings - unhealthy, fattening food
. Critical -  constantly  of others/self
. Crying – suddenly
. Depression
. Despondency
. Diet - changes to eating patterns/habits
. Fear of losing control
. Fear of impending death
. Feelings of being outside oneself
. Feeling cut off from reality
. Feeling  as though lost
. Frustration – low levels, easily upset,  over-reacting
. Forgetfulness
. Guilt
. Humour – lack or loss of
. Impulsiveness – buying or gambling
. Indecisive
. Initiative – lack or loss of
. Intolerance
. Irritability
. Loneliness  - feelings of
. Low libido –  reduced sex drive
. Mood swings
. Negative attitudes
. Obsessive behaviour
. Panic  attack                
. Paranoia
. Restlessness
. Self-deprecation  (constantly/excessively)
 . Worried - continually

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