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Signs of Stress

Signs of stress can manifest physically as tiredness, difficulty sleeping, headaches, back pain, and gastrointestinal issues. Emotionally, stress can cause depression, mood swings, anger, anxiety, and lowered self-esteem. Behaviorally, stressed individuals may withdraw from others, show irritability, have relationship problems, practice unhealthy coping mechanisms, and show a lack of motivation. Thought patterns associated with stress include difficulty concentrating, negative self-talk, worrying about health, and replaying past problems in one's mind. Spiritually, people under stress may question life's meaning and purpose or experience doubts in their faith.

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Signs of Stress

Signs of stress can manifest physically as tiredness, difficulty sleeping, headaches, back pain, and gastrointestinal issues. Emotionally, stress can cause depression, mood swings, anger, anxiety, and lowered self-esteem. Behaviorally, stressed individuals may withdraw from others, show irritability, have relationship problems, practice unhealthy coping mechanisms, and show a lack of motivation. Thought patterns associated with stress include difficulty concentrating, negative self-talk, worrying about health, and replaying past problems in one's mind. Spiritually, people under stress may question life's meaning and purpose or experience doubts in their faith.

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Signs of stress Physical Tiredness; Difficulty sleeping, or else spending a lot of time in bed; Nightmares; Headaches; Back pain;

Inability to relax; Dry mouth and throat; Feeling sick or dizzy; Pounding heart; Sweating and trembling; Stomach-ache and diarrhea; Loss of appetite, or overeating; Feeling very hot or cold; Shortness of breath; Shallow, fast breathing; Hyper-vigilance; Irregular menstruation; Frequent need to urinate; Increased risk of ulcers, high blood pressure and coronary heart disease. Emotional Depression; Tearfulness, or feeling a desire to cry but being unable to;

Mood swings; Anger (at self or others); Agitation; Impatience; Guilt and shame; Shock; Feelings of helplessness and inadequacy; Feeling different or isolated from others; Feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope; Feeling rushed all the time; Anxiety; Panic or phobias; Loss of sense of humor; Boredom; Lowered self-esteem; Loss of confidence; Unrealistic expectations (of self and others); Insecurity; Becoming self-centered, and unable to think about others; Feelings of vulnerability; Feeling worthless. Behavioural Withdrawal from others or becoming dependent on them; Irritability; Critical of self and others; Relationship problems; Lack of self-care; Nail biting; Picking at

skin; Speaking in slow monotonous voice, or fast, agitated speech; Taking unnecessary risks (e.g. when driving); Trying to do several things at once; Lack of initiative; Working long hours; Poor productivity; Loss of job satisfaction; Carelessness; Absenteeism; Promiscuity, or loss of interest in sex; Increased smoking or use of alcohol or drugs (including prescription drugs); Excessive spending or other activities to try to take ones mind off the situation; Loss of motivation; Self-harm or suicidal behavior. Thought patterns Concentration and memory difficulties; Indecisiveness; Procrastination; Pessimism;

Thinking in all or nothing terms; Very sensitive to criticism; Selfcritical thoughts; Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities; Imagining that the worst will happen; Preoccupation with health; Expecting to die young; Inflexibility; Confusion and disorientation; Excessive fears (e.g. about being attacked); Trying to avoid thinking about problems; Avoiding any reminders of a traumatic experience; Flashbacks, or intrusive thoughts about difficulties; Hindsight thinking (If only... why didnt I...); Negative thoughts about oneself, ones work, family, the future, and the world; Time seems to slow down or speed up; Suicidal thoughts. Spiritual/Philosophical

Questioning the meaning of life; Loss of purpose; Loss of hope; Changes in beliefs; Doubts; Giving up faith; Legalism; Rigidity; Cynicism; Loss of sense of community with others; Sense of being abandoned; Submission to excessive control (e.g. may join a religious cult); Spiritual dryness; Unforgiveness; Bitterness; Feeling distant from God; Difficulty praying; Anger at God or at life

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