Symptoms of stress are as different as there are people suffering from it.
People generally suffer symptoms in one or more areas of their lives: mind, body and emotions.
Some common symptoms of stress are sleeping too much, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, tight stomach, tight muscles, pain, moody, irritability, depressed, anxious, lack of sense of humor and being abrasive.
You probably don’t know it but, stress has probably caused you a lot of grief already. The symptoms are frequently disguised as other problems.
When you suffer symptoms of stress, it is a sign that it has been at work for a long time. Intense stress from a trauma can take years to manifest.
Stress not only attacks your body, it also wreaks havvock on your mind. Depression and anxiety are frequent visitors to a stressed person’s life.
When there is no let up in the stress, health suffers quickly. Heart attacks and strokes and sudden death are often the end result.
Factors such as job insecurity, long hours, continuous change and unrealistic deadlines all contribute to stress.
Deadlines loom, the boss is a monster, the family is a mess, your health is gone and you have no security in your life. There just seems to be no way out.
If you are feeling constantly moody or tired or are carrying tension in your neck and shoulders, you have illnesses usually caused by stress.
Recognize common stress symptoms – then take steps to manage them. Recognize the triggers or stresors in your life. Relaxation techniques like meditation are another great option for relieving stress.
Avoid stimulants like caffeine and foods high in sugar as these all increase anxiety and give the body temporary “highs” only to be followed by periods of fatigue.
If you are a perfectionist, cut yourself and those around you some slack. Your life will love you for it. Some people have a real problem with this because if something isn’t perfect, it is cause for stress.
