Early Symptoms of Stress
These common symptoms of stress can be overlooked due to other possible causes. If you are suffering from 2 or more of these symptoms, take our Stress Inventory to check out your stress level. If you are already experiencing stress symptoms, we encourage you to take control now, before your stress becomes chronic and the symptoms worsen. Free Resources and Free Help are available on this site and you can also sign up for a free half-hour consultation.
Physical
- Headaches (tension and migraines)
- Stomach problems
- Over and under eating
- Sleep disturbances
- Chronic mild fatigue
- Muscle aches and pains
- Skin rashes
- Teeth grinding
- Muscle tics
- Chronic mild illnesses
- Sexual dysfunction
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
Psychological
- Forgetfulness
- Anger
- Frustration
- Anxiety
- More irritability with family members
- More use of alcohol, or cigarettes
- More use of drugs or sleeping pills
- Depression
- Feeling powerless
- More irritability with or isolation from co-workers
- More problems at work
Chronic or Long Term Symptoms of Stress
When not managed, stress can seriously impact your well-being. These common symptoms of stress have been identified with chronic stress.
Physical
- Hypertension
- Heart disease
- Strokes
- Diabetes
- Ulcers
- Infectious diseases
- Spastic colon
Psychological
- Serious depression
- Accidents
- Domestic violence
- Suicidal behavior
- Alcoholism
- Serious substance abuse
- Other debilitating psychological disorders
