
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:

Cognitive Symptoms
Common indications that a person may experience
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Memory problems
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Inability to concentrate
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Poor judgement
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Seeing only the negative
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Anxious or racing thoughts
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Constant worrying
Physical Symptoms
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Aches and pains
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Digestive problems
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Nausea / dizziness
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Chest pain / rapid heart rate
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Loss of sex drive
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Frequent colds or flu

Regular signs that someone may have

Emotional Symptoms
Common symptoms that an individual may possess
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Depression or general unhappiness
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Anxiety and agitation
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Moodiness / irritability / anger
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Feeling overwhelmed
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Loneliness and isolation
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Other mental or emotional health problems
Behavioural Symptoms
Frequent signs a person may encounter
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Sleeping too much or too little
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Eating more or less
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Withdrawing from others
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Procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities
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Using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax
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Nervous habits (ex. nail biting, pacing)
