Are You Ignoring the Most Common Signs of Stress?

Common Signs of Symptoms of Stress:

Frequent headaches or migraines
Gritting or grinding of teeth
Tremors or trembling lips or hands
Neck ache, back pain or muscle spasms
Light-headedness, faintness, dizziness
Hearing ringing, buzzing or popping sounds
Frequent blushing or sweating
Cold or sweaty hands or feet
Dry mouth or problems swallowing
Frequent colds, infections or herpes sores
Rashes, itching, hives or goose bumps
Unexplained or frequent allergy attacks
Stomach pain or nausea
Constipation or diarrhea
Difficulty breathing or signing
Sudden panic attacks
Chest pain or heart palpitations
Frequent urination
Poor sexual desire or performance
Excessive anxiety, worry, guilt or nervousness
Increased anger, frustration or hostility
Depression, frequent or wild mood swings
Increased or decreased appetite
Insomnia, nightmares or disturbing dreams
Difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts
Trouble learning new information
Forgetfulness, disorganization or confusion
Difficulty in making decisions
Feeling overwhelmed
Frequent crying spells or suicidal thoughts
Feelings of loneliness and worthlessness
Little interest in appearance or punctuality
Nervous habits, fidgeting or feet tapping
Increased irritability or edginess
Overreaction to petty annoyances
Increased number of minor accidents
Reduce work efficiency or productivity
Lies or excuse to cover up poor work
Excessive defensiveness or suspiciousness
Problems in communication or sharing
Social withdrawal& or isolation
Constant fatigue or weakness
Frequent or weakness
Frequent use of over the counter drugs
Weight gain or loss without diet
Increased smoking
Increased alcohol or drug use

*Source: The American Institute of Stress