Reecha Sharma Tiwari
Stress is present in everybody's lives. As we grow older, however, the type of stressors changes dramatically. Relationship stresses, career and job stresses, school stresses, health and welfare stresses all seem to increase. Stress can cause severe health problems and, in extreme cases, can cause death if u can't develop technique to cope with it.
we are day to day unknowingly coping with stress but still we might not know about the facts of the symptoms of the stress. What are the symptoms of stress?
Physical symptoms
Physical symptoms can be caused by other illnesses, so it is important to have a medical doctor treat conditions such as ulcers, compressed disks, or other physical disorders. Remember, however, that the body and mind are not separate entities. The physical problems outlined below may result from or be exacerbated by stress:
● sleep disturbances ● back, shoulder or neck pain ● tension or migraine headaches ● upset or acid stomach, cramps, heartburn, gas, irritable bowel syndrome ● constipation, diarrhea ● weight gain or loss, eating disorders ● hair loss ● muscle tension ● fatigue ● high blood pressure ● irregular heartbeat, palpitations ● asthma or shortness of breath ● chest pain ● sweaty palms or hands ● cold hands or feet ● skin problems (hives, eczema, psoriasis, tics, itching) ● periodontal disease, jaw pain ● reproductive problems ● immune system suppression: more colds, flu, infections ● growth inhibition
Emotional symptoms
Like physical signs, emotional symptoms such as anxiety or depression can mask conditions other than stress. It is important to find out whether they are stress-related or not. In either case, the following emotional symptoms are uncomfortable and can affect your performance at work or play, your physical health, or your relationships with others:
● nervousness, anxiety ● depression, moodiness ● irritability, frustration ● memory problems ● lack of concentration ● trouble thinking clearly ● feeling out of control ● substance abuse ● phobias ● overreactions
Relational symptoms
The antisocial behavior displayed in stressful situations can cause the rapid deterioration of relationships with family, friends, co-workers, or even strangers. A person under stress may manifest signs such as:
● increased arguments ● isolation from social activities ● conflict with co-workers or employers ● frequent job changes ● road rage ● domestic or workplace violence ● overreactions
Severe stress reactions that persist for long periods of time and recur without warning after a traumatic event or even after an intense experience such as an accident, hospitalization, or loss, may become a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) requiring professional assistance to overcome.
Stress can also come from your own:
● irresponsible behavior ● poor health habits ● negative attitudes and feelings ● unrealistic expectations ● perfectionism
Why should you learn to cope with stress? In the best of all possible worlds, when a stressful situation ends, hormonal signals switch off the stress response, and the body returns to normal. Unfortunately, stress doesn't always let up. If you tend to harbor anxiety, and you worry about daily events and relationships, your stress response never shuts down. Studies show that long-term activation of stress symptoms can have a hazardous, even lethal effect on your body. When the signs of stress persist, you are at risk for many health problems that people often do not realize are, in large part, attributable to stress, such as:
● obesity ● heart disease ● cancer ● depression ● anorexia nervosa or malnutrition ● obsessive-compulsive or anxiety disorder ● substance abuse ● ulcers ● diabetes ● sexual abuse ● hyperthyroidism ● hair loss ● tooth and gum disease ● Feeling irritable ● Feeling frustrated at having to wait for something ● Feeling restless ● Unable to concentrate ● Becoming easily confused ● Having memory problems ● Thinking about negative things all the time ● Negative self-talk ● Having marked mood swings ● Eating too much ● Eating when you are not hungry ● Finding it difficult to concentrate ● Not having enough energy to get things done ● Feeling you can't cope ● Finding it hard to make decisions ● Having emotional outbursts ● Generally feeling upset ● Lack of sense of humor
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