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Stress warning signs
Physical signs
- Sweaty palms
- Perspiring, feeling flushed
- Shortness of breath
- Tight neck and shoulders
- Body tension
- Back aches
- Muscle twitching
- Jaw pain
- Rapid heartbeat
- Chest pains
- Gastrointestinal upset
- Dry mouth
- Fatigue
- Poor sleep
- Headaches
- High blood pressure
- Eye strain
- Weight loss or gain
- Nervous tics
- Teeth grinding
- Skin rashes
- Increased urination
- Frequent colds/flu
Emotional signs
- Nervousness
- Anxiety
- Fear
- Feeling paralyzed
- Numb
- Feeling on edge
- Frustration
- Irritability
- Impatience
- Anger
- Disgusted
- Apathy
- Lack of Pleasure
- Sadness
- Discouraged
- Helpless
- Hopelessness
- Crying
- Lonely
- Depression
- Suspiciousness
- Dislike of self
- Feeling defensive
Mental signs
- Inattentiveness
- Mental fatigue
- Inability to focus
- Poor concentration
- Forgetfulness
- Excessive worry
- Increased negative thinking
- Diminished problem solving skills
- Difficulty multi-tasking
Behavioral signs
- Decreased activity level
- Lack of enthusiasm
- Withdrawal from social relationships
- Rushing
- Increased errors on the job
- Argumentative
- Defensive
- Uncooperative
- Overeating or under eating
- Changes in nicotine use
- Misuse of alcohol
- Drug use
- Unsafe driving
- Too much or not enough sleep
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