Stressed?
The lists below shows some of the common physical and emotional symptoms of stress. People suffering from stress do not usually experience all these symptoms at the same time.
Physical symptoms:
- sleep problems and tiredness
- digestion problems (e.g. upset stomach, diarrhoea)
- changes in appetite / over or under eating
- headaches
- neckache and backache
- skin problems (e.g. rashes)
- allergies
- dry mouth
- shortness of breath
Emotional symptoms:
- depression
- irritability
- tearfulness
- anxiety and nervousness
- inability to concentrate
- loss of interest in sex
- avoiding social situations (e.g. a night out with friends)
- withdrawn behaviour
- increased smoking/alcohol/drug use
If you recognise a lot of the symptoms in yourself, don't panic. There are many ways in which we can combat stress in our lives, and learn to cope better. Visit the from distress to de-stress section to find out how you can bring your stress under control.
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