What Do You Experience?

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Registered: 03-11-2004
What Do You Experience?
Mon, 05-14-2007 - 2:24pm
 

Symptoms of stress
Symptoms of stress can be either behavioral or physical. Behavioral symptoms include:


Anxiety
Depression
Too much sleep (hypersomnia) or too little sleep (insomnia)
Nightmares
Nervous habits (e.g., nail-biting, foot-tapping)
Decreased sex drive
Teeth grinding
Irritability or impatience
Laughing for no apparent reason
Crying over minor incidents
Dreading going to work or other activities
Poor concentration
Overeating or undereating
Relationship problems
Guilt
Physical symptoms of stress include:


Fatigue
Chest pain
Pounding heart
Dental problems (due to teeth grinding)
Dry, tight throat
Migraine or tension-type headaches
Digestive problems (e.g., heartburn, upset stomach)
Shortness of breath, shallow breathing or sighing
Muscular tension and aches in the jaw, neck, back or shoulders
Weight loss or gain
Cold or sweaty palms
High blood pressure
Individuals should seek assistance from a physician if symptoms of stress are alarming in nature (e.g., pounding heart, shortness of breath) or impede daily functioning.


For more information on the management of stress, see: Coping Tips & Strategies.
Read more @: http://emotional.health.ivillage.com/copingwith/stress.cfm

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