Signs of Stress

Physical Symptoms

• Headaches
• Indigestion
• Stomachaches
• Sweaty palms
• Sleep difficulties
• Dizziness
• Tight neck, shoulders
• Racing heart
• Restlessness
• Tiredness
• Ringing in ears
• Back pain

Behavioral Symptoms

• Excess smoking
• Bossiness
• Grinding of teeth at night
• Overuse of alcohol
• Compulsive gum chewing
• Attitude critical of others
• Compulsive eating
• Inability to get things done

Emotional Symptoms

• Crying
• Nervousness, anxiety
• Boredom - no meaning to anything
• Edginess - ready to explode
• Feeling powerless to change things
• Overwhelming sense of pressure
• Anger
• Loneliness
• Unhappiness for no reason
• Easily upset

Cognitive Symptoms

• Trouble thinking clearly
• Forgetfulness
• Lack of creativity
• Memory loss
• Inability to make decisions
• Thoughts of running away
• Constant worry
• Loss of sense of humor

Adapted from "Brain Fitness" by Ronald Goldman, M.D. 

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