10 Physical Symptoms of Stress

Stress symptoms is your bodys fire alarm going off

The hormones that our bodies produce to respond to stressful situations or periods, can give you these physical stress symptoms:  If you have any of the following, it can be an indication that you have unhealthy stress levels and I would suggest doing some stress management before they turn in to chronic problems or you develop or worsen mental health problems.

• You Find it Hard to Sleep, Have Insomnia
• You Suffer From Headaches and Back Pain
• You Feel Drained & Fatigued
• You Experience Chest Pains, Rapid Heartbeat or High Blood Pressure
• You Feel Sick, Nauseous, Dizzy or Like Fainting
• Your Stomach is Upset, Including Diarrhoea, Heartburn & Constipation
• Your Breathing is Shallow, Fast or Irregular
• You Have Excess Oil Production, Acne and Clogged Pores
• Sore Eyes, Ringing in the Ears & Dry Mouth
• You Notice an Increase in Inflammation, Candida and Bacterial Infections

10 Emotional & Cognitive Symptoms of Stress

• You Feel Anxious, Nervous or Afraid
• You Feel Like Screaming
• You Feel Like You Are Loosing Your Mind
• You Are Having a Hard Time Relaxing & Enjoying Yourself
• You Have Poor Judgement
• You Are Impatient, Wound Up, Tense, Easily Agitated, Frustrated
• You Are Disorganised, Unfocused & Forgetful
• You Feel Over-Burdened or Overwhelmed
• You Experience Losing Control or a Strong Urge To Be In Control
• You Suffer From Low Self Esteem, Feeling Worthless

10 Behavioural Symptoms of Negative Stress

How stress can make you behave

If you behave like this, you are probably stressed out

• You Procrastinate & Find it Hard to Make Decisions
• You Avoid Responsibilities
• You Have a Hard Time Sitting Still & Concentrating
• You Fiddle With Things, Pace, Bite Your Nails or Pick Your Skin
• You Have Difficulty Remembering Things, You are Forgetful
• You Lash Out and Snap at People
• You Find it Hard to Enjoy Sex, Lose Interest or Abuse Sex and Porn
• You Cry or Easily Feel Tearful
• You Eat Too Much or Too Little
• Spend or Shop Too Much

What stress exposure over time can do to your mind

Prolonged stress is the gateway to mental health problems such as;

Anxiety, Depression, Panic Attacks and Obsessive Compulsory Disorder.

What longterm stress does to your body

Unhealthy stress levels also increase the risk for;

Stroke and Heart Attacks, Chronic Back Pain, Gastrointestinal Problems, Sexual Dysfunction & Skin, Hair and Hormonal Problems.

Dwelling in the past generates depression. Dwelling in the future generates anxiety. Dwelling in the present generates peace.

15 things you can do to reduce stress

1. Identify your Governing Values
2. Be Authentic, True to You
3. Take Breaks from the News and TV
4. Take Breaks from Social Media & Your Smartphone & Computer
5. Join our Community & Programs in Self Knowledge & Stress Management  
6. Understand your Thoughts, Triggers and Behavioural Patterns
7. Eat Well, Get Enough Nutrients, Cut Down on Processed Foods, Sugar, Additives in Food. Eat More Raw Vegetables and Drink Plenty of Water
8. Take Breaks to Allow your Body and Mind to Rest
9. Set Aside Time for Your Hobbies And Things you Like Doing
10. Don’t Run From The Painful Emotions, Dare to Feel Them
11. Get Regular Exercise
12. Learn How to Breath Right, Slower Deeper, Fuller Belly Breaths
13. Practice Meditation and Mindfulness
14. Spend Time in Nature
15. Talk With a Coach or Therapist. I’m Available for One on One Coaching Sessions