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The signs and symptoms of stress
range from the benign to the dramatic — from simply feeling
tired at the end of the day to having a heart attack. The more serious
stress-related problems come with intense and prolonged periods of stress.
These disorders and diseases I save for later in this chapter. Here are some of
the more benign, commonly experienced stress signs and symptoms. Many will be
all too familiar to you.
1. Physical signs of stress:
2. Tiredness, fatigue, lethargy
3. Heart palpitations; racing pulse;
rapid, shallow breathing
4. Muscle tension and aches
5. Shakiness, tremors, tics,
twitches
6. Heartburn, indigestion, diarrhea,
constipation
7. Nervousness
8. Dry mouth and throat
9. Excessive sweating, clammy hands,
cold hands and/or feet
10. Rashes, hives, itching
11. Nail-biting, fidgeting, hair-twirling,
hair-pulling
12. Frequent urination
13. Lowered libido
14. Overeating, loss of appetite
15. Sleep difficulties
16. Increased use of alcohol and/or
drugs and medications
17. Psychological signs of stress:
18. Irritability, impatience, anger,
hostility
19. Worry, anxiety, panic
20. Moodiness, sadness, feeling upset
21. Intrusive and/or racing thoughts
22. Memory lapses, difficulties in
concentrating, indecision
23. Frequent absences from work,
lowered productivity
24. Feeling overwhelmed
25. Loss of sense of humor
26. That’s just for starters.
Prolonged and/or intense stress can have more serious effects: It can make you
sick
Copyright © Allen Elkin Phd – Originally appeared in Stress Management for Dummies 2nd edition by Allen Elkin
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