Stress

SIGNS

The symptoms of stress are many and varied, such as:

  • Irritability
  • Headaches
  • Illness
  • Insomnia
  • Tiredness/lethargy

Sometimes, you can be experiencing stress but your mind and body are so good at hiding it from you that you are unaware of it. In such cases the symptoms, such as:

  • Working endlessly without tiring
  • Having little feeling or emotion (except the occasional outburst of anger)
  • Increased use of alcohol/cigarettes
  • Use of drugs
  • Behave abnormally

If you are under a lot of stress for a period of time, it may cause more serious problems, such as:

  • Stomach ulcers
  • Heart problems
  • Minor illness (allergies, skin disorders, migraine)
  • Serious illness (eg: arthritis, cancer, diabetes)
  • Mental problems (eg: depression)

 


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