Are you showing any Signs and Symptoms of Stress?

Psychological signs

  • Poor concentration
  • Difficulty making decisions
  • Memory lapses
  • Becoming rather vague
  • Easily distracted
  • Less intuitive & creative
  • Worrying
  • Negative thinking
  • Depression & anxiety
  • Poor judgement
 Emotional Signs

  • Irritable
  • Tearful
  • Mood swings
  • Extra sensitive to criticism
  • Defensive
  • Feeling out of control/overwhelmed
  • Lack of motivation
  • Angry
  • Frustrated
  • Lack of confidence
  • Lack of self-esteem
Physical Signs

  • Aches/pains & muscle tension/grinding teeth
  • Frequent colds/infections
  • Allergies/rashes/skin irritations
  • Constipation/diarrhoea/ IBS
  • Weight loss or gain
  • Indigestion/heartburn/ulcers
  • Hyperventilating/lump in the throat/pins & needles
  • Dizziness/palpitations
  • Panic attacks/nausea
  • Physical tiredness
  • Menstrual changes/loss of libido/sexual problems
  • Heart problems/high blood pressure
 Behavioural signs

  • Unable to relax or have fun
  • Prone to accidents, forgetfulness
  • Increased reliance on alcohol, smoking, caffeine, recreational or illegal drugs
  • Being a workaholic
  • Poor time management and/or poor standards of work
  • Absenteeism
  • Self neglect/change in appearance
  • Relationship problems/ loss of sex drive
  • Social withdrawal
  • Insomnia or waking tired
  • Reckless/ careless
  • Aggressive/anger outbursts
  • Nervous /agitated
  • Uncharacteristically lying