The Signs and Symptoms of Stress
The following is a list of some of the most common signs and symptoms of stress.
Take a good note of all of them if you suspect that you are suffering from stress.
The more signs and symptoms you get to identify in yourself, the nearer you might be to what is termed as stress overload.
1) Memory problems like memory loss.
This can be due to the decreased focus of attention.
Events happen around you but you can't focus enough attention to them.
So when time passes, you lose memory of most if not everything that has happened.
2) Lack of concentration.
This is one of the main causes of memory problems.
Concentration is considerably brought down to a level where recall of things that have happened becomes very difficult.
3) Poor judgment.
This is probably one of the most glaring symptoms of stress.
The decisions you make, whether it's on the workplace or at home are rushed without taking into accounts things or factors.
So more often than not, the decisions you make are mistakes.
4) Thinking only of the negative things.
Everywhere you look, you only see the negative aspect of things.
You will often fail to appreciate the good and positive things.
All your attention are geared towards those that are negative.
5) Always worrying about things even if there aren't things to be worried about.
There may be a little problem or issue but the way you worry about it borders on exaggeration or over-reacting.
6) Nervous habits which may include pacing around or biting your nails.
And often for no apparent reason at all.
7) Procrastination or failing to do your responsibilities either at home or in the workplace.
You either feel tired to do anything or you just feel unenthusiastic about your responsibilities.
8) Distancing and isolating yourself from other people.
You start becoming a recluse.
Being among people or crowds easily irritate you and make you feel very uncomfortable.
9) Physical symptoms of stress such as diarrhea, constipation, quick heart beat, chest pain, dizziness, nausea, frequent colds, and other unexplained aches and pains.
10) Being very moody.
You get easily irritated by minute things.
Getting angry or unhappy takes less triggers than what is usual.
11) Abusing alcohol, drugs or cigarettes to help yourself relax.
People usually resort to these vices on the outset of stress problems.
12) A sense of loneliness.
You always feel like you are alone in this world, that no one cares about you, that only you can help yourself, and that nobody is caring enough to help you out.
13) General unhappiness.
The things that cheer you up before no longer makes you happy or entertain you.
It's often very difficult to find an activity or hobby that would at least cheer you up even for just a little bit.
These are just some of the common symptoms of stress.
There are of course others but the above are the most common.
Also, take note that the stress symptoms of a particular person can be completely different to those of another person.
Take a good note of all of them if you suspect that you are suffering from stress.
The more signs and symptoms you get to identify in yourself, the nearer you might be to what is termed as stress overload.
1) Memory problems like memory loss.
This can be due to the decreased focus of attention.
Events happen around you but you can't focus enough attention to them.
So when time passes, you lose memory of most if not everything that has happened.
2) Lack of concentration.
This is one of the main causes of memory problems.
Concentration is considerably brought down to a level where recall of things that have happened becomes very difficult.
3) Poor judgment.
This is probably one of the most glaring symptoms of stress.
The decisions you make, whether it's on the workplace or at home are rushed without taking into accounts things or factors.
So more often than not, the decisions you make are mistakes.
4) Thinking only of the negative things.
Everywhere you look, you only see the negative aspect of things.
You will often fail to appreciate the good and positive things.
All your attention are geared towards those that are negative.
5) Always worrying about things even if there aren't things to be worried about.
There may be a little problem or issue but the way you worry about it borders on exaggeration or over-reacting.
6) Nervous habits which may include pacing around or biting your nails.
And often for no apparent reason at all.
7) Procrastination or failing to do your responsibilities either at home or in the workplace.
You either feel tired to do anything or you just feel unenthusiastic about your responsibilities.
8) Distancing and isolating yourself from other people.
You start becoming a recluse.
Being among people or crowds easily irritate you and make you feel very uncomfortable.
9) Physical symptoms of stress such as diarrhea, constipation, quick heart beat, chest pain, dizziness, nausea, frequent colds, and other unexplained aches and pains.
10) Being very moody.
You get easily irritated by minute things.
Getting angry or unhappy takes less triggers than what is usual.
11) Abusing alcohol, drugs or cigarettes to help yourself relax.
People usually resort to these vices on the outset of stress problems.
12) A sense of loneliness.
You always feel like you are alone in this world, that no one cares about you, that only you can help yourself, and that nobody is caring enough to help you out.
13) General unhappiness.
The things that cheer you up before no longer makes you happy or entertain you.
It's often very difficult to find an activity or hobby that would at least cheer you up even for just a little bit.
These are just some of the common symptoms of stress.
There are of course others but the above are the most common.
Also, take note that the stress symptoms of a particular person can be completely different to those of another person.
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