Warning signs indicative of stress:
If not adequately addressed, suffering prolonged excessive stress can be a precursor to the development of anxiety, depression, panic attacks, phobias, etc. Identifying early signs of stress is crucial from managing it and avoiding the development of more complicated conditions.
| Physical signs/symptoms | Emotional signs/symptoms |
| Frequent headaches· Digestive issues or irritable bowel syndrome· Worsening of conditions as eczema· Sweating or trembling when under pressure· Chest pains/Rapid heartbeat· Hyperventilation (rapid and shallow breathing)· Sleeping problems (difficulty falling asleep or night walking)· Frequent minor illnesses such as colds· Loss of sexual drive/decreased interest in sex | Feeling sadder or angrier than usual· Panic attacks· Feeling out of control· Frequent mood swings· Separation from family and friends· Feeling of restlessness and inability to relax· Struggling with shutting off one’s thoughts/worries· Inability to concentrate/plan things as you normally would· Unusually high sensitivity to criticism at work or at home |
Warning Signs | POSITIVE STRESS | WHAT IS STRESS? | consequences of stress