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Signs & Symptoms

Stress does not only affect your physical health, it can also have an impact on your emotions, behaviours, and the ability to think. Symptoms of stress can be hard to detect and they differ from person to person. A person may experience any of the following symptoms of stress:

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Cognitive Symptoms

Common indications that a person may experience

  • Memory problems

  • Inability to concentrate

  • Poor judgement

  • Seeing only the negative

  • Anxious or racing thoughts

  • Constant worrying

Physical Symptoms

  • Aches and pains

  • Digestive problems

  • Nausea / dizziness

  • Chest pain / rapid heart rate

  • Loss of sex drive

  • Frequent colds or flu

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Regular signs that someone may have

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Emotional Symptoms

Common symptoms that an individual may possess

  • Depression or general unhappiness

  • Anxiety and agitation

  • Moodiness / irritability / anger

  • Feeling overwhelmed

  • Loneliness and isolation

  • Other mental or emotional health problems

Behavioural Symptoms

Frequent signs a person may encounter

  • Sleeping too much or too little

  • Eating more or less

  • Withdrawing from others

  • Procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities

  • Using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax

  • Nervous habits (ex. nail biting, pacing)

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