What are your stress symptoms?Knowing your stress symptoms allows you to put in place an effective stress management technique to deal with stress. Stress can affect your body and mind in different ways. Do you feel stress in the body, such as muscle tension or tight shoulders? If you suffer the physical effects of stress such as a racing pulse, a dry mouth and sweaty palms, then physical relaxation methods may be an efficient stress management technique for you! Do you feel the emotions of stress, such as feeling hassled or a racing mind? If you suffer mental effects of stress such as anxiousness, confusion, lack of attention and an inability to focus on a task, then mental relaxation methods may be better for you. Stress symptoms can occur at the physical or emotional level, and often manifest at the relational level. Knowing the symptoms of stress can help you target an effective stress management technique for you.
Physical symptoms of stress Physical symptoms of stress can also be caused by other illnesses, so it is important to visit your GP. The following physical symptoms may be increased by stress (note that this list is not all inclusive):
Emotional symptoms of stress Similar to physical symptoms, emotional symptoms of stress such as depression and anxiety can cause similar effects to stress. Some emotional symptoms of stress are (list is not inclusive):
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