30 Common Signs of Stress

Stress is a reaction that occurs when someone feels pressured or threatened, and while some amount of stress can energize you and motivate you to complete tasks, too much of it can negatively your mental and physical health. Even if you regularly experience stress, you may be unaware of the numerous ways in which it can manifest itself. Here are 30 of the most common signs of stress:

  1. Headaches

  2. Blurred vision

  3. Eye soreness

  4. Tearfulness

  5. Jaw clenching

  6. Teeth grinding

  7. Chest pain

  8. Increased blood pressure

  9. Heartburn

  10. Difficulty breathing

  11. Indigestion

  12. Diarrhea

  13. Constipation

  14. Muscle aches

  15. Skin rashes

  16. Itchiness

  17. Sweating

  18. Nail biting

  19. Dizziness

  20. Fainting

  21. Insomnia

  22. Fatigue

  23. Sudden weight changes

  24. Menstrual cycle changes

  25. Racing thoughts

  26. Panic attacks

  27. Depression

  28. Feeling overwhelmed, restless, nervous, anxious, fearful, impatient, irritable, or angry

  29. Having trouble concentrating, making decisions, and remembering things

  30. Worsening of other mental health problems

Offering Help With Stress Management

Stress can take a serious toll on the mind and body—impacting your overall health and well-being—so if you’re experiencing any of the signs described above, it’s important to seek assistance. Luckily, you can turn to a skilled therapist at my practice for help with stress management. I’ll start by asking you about what causes you to feel stressed and how that stress affects your life. Then, once we’ve learned about your unique circumstances, I will provide you with personalized tools to help lower your stress levels. Contact me today to schedule a free 20 minute consult call to ensure I am a good fit for your needs.

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