Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore and not identify stress. Stress can be defined as any type of change that causes physical, emotional, or psychological strain.
It can be triggered by a range of events, from small daily hassles to major changes like losing your job, family issues or going through a divorce. The stress response includes physical and emotional components such as an elevated heart rate, blood pressure, as well as fear and anger.
SO WHAT ARE SOME SYMPTOMS OF STRESS?
Stress can either be short-term or long-term. If you fail to identify stress, overtime it can take a serious toll on the body and have long-lasting health effects.
Untreated stress can have long-lasting health effects and cause potentially serious physical & mental health problems. Some of the common signs of stress include:
- Fatigue
- Changes in mood
- Feeling anxious
- Headaches
- Trembling
- Weight gain
- Hypertension
- Low energy
- Low libido
- Diarrhea
- Insomnia or Difficulty sleeping
- Muscle tension around the neck and shoulders
- Body aches and pains
- Dizziness
- Heart beating rapidly
HOW DO WE IDENTIFY STRESS?
Stress is not always easy to recognize, It is sometimes easier for someone else to identify stress in you. However there are ways to identify signs that you may be undergoing too much stress.
Stress can come from an obvious source, but sometimes even small daily stresses are indicators of too much pressure that can come from a combination of yourself, work, and home.
Do you suspect that you are experiencing burnout and feeling stressed? There are a few ways you may identify stress:
Psychological Signs to Identify Stress:
- Anxiety
- Memory lapses
- Racing thoughts
- Disorganization
- Inability to focus
- Continuous Worrying
- Easily distracted
- Becoming rather vague
Emotional Signs:
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Feeling out of control
- Lack of self-esteem
- Lack of confidence
- Having a hard time relaxing and quieting your mind
- Being angry and irritated
- Feeling depressed and moody
- Easily frustrated and agitated
- Defensive
- Avoiding others
- Lack of motivation
- Frustrated
Behavioral Signs to Identify Stress:
- Self-neglect such as poor self-care
- not having time for the things you enjoy
- relying on drugs and alcohol to cope
- Either not eating or eating too much
- Procrastinating and avoiding responsibilities
- Absenteeism
- More use of alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes
- Social withdrawal
- Having more nervous behaviors such as fidgeting, and pacing
Physical Signs:
- Panic attacks
- Low energy
- High blood pressure / Hypertension
- Headaches and Migraines
- Weight gain or loss
- Diarrhea or Constipation
- Body aches and pains
- Tense muscles especially around neck and shoulder area
- Racing heartbeat and Chest pain
- Difficulty sleeping (Insomnia)
- Changes in the menstrual cycle
- Low sexual libido
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