23 Signs of Stress

23 Signs of Stress

Stress is taken for granted these days as “part of life,” and while there is such a thing as “healthy” stress, that helps us grow, most of our stress is chronic, damaging and unhealthy. Below are 23 signs that indicate unhealthy levels of stress in your life.

Which apply to you right now?

Mental

#1 – Difficulty concentrating
#2 – Trouble making decisions
#3 – Negative outlook on life
#4 – Anxious or racing thoughts
#5 – Constant worrying

Emotional Symptoms

#6 – General Moodiness
#7 – Irritability or short temper
#8 – Agitation, anger and the inability to relax
#9 – Feeling overwhelmed with life
#10 – Feeling lonely and isolated
#11 – Depression or general unhappiness

Physical Symptoms

#12 – Aches and pains in the body
#13 – Diarrhea or constipation, bowel problems
#14 – Nausea, dizziness, vertigo
#15 – Chest pain, rapid heartbeat, pounding of the heart
#16 – Loss of sex drive
#17 – Frequent colds/flu

Behavioral Symptoms

#18 – Eating more or less
#19 – Sleeping too much or too little
#20 – Isolating yourself from others
#21 – Procrastinating or neglecting life’s responsibilities
#22 – Using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax, or in excess
#23 – Nervous habits

If you have one or more of these symptoms, it may be a sign that you need to get your stress levels in check. One great way to get started is with tapping. Tapping has proven to be extraordinarily effective in mediating the stress response, calming the amygdala and helping the body relax and heal, giving you a more positive wellbeing and outlook on life.

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Glen Wood, EzineArticles Basic PLUS Author  Yoga Teaching with Glen | find us on Yoga Hub  YogaAlliance

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