Symptoms of stress

Stress affects the mind, body, and behavior in many ways. The signs and symptoms of stress vary from person to person. Some people experience physical symptoms, such as low back pain, stomach problems and others, emotional symptoms, such as crying, feeling depressed.

We can classify the symptoms of stress in four ways
i) Cognitive Symptoms
ii) Emotional Symptoms
iii) Physical Symptoms
iv) Behavioral Symptoms

Cognitive Symptoms :-

Memory problems
Inability to concentrate
Seeing only the negative
Constant worrying
Trouble thinking clearly

Emotional Symptoms :-

Moodiness
Restlessness
Short temper
Sense of loneliness
Depression

Physical Symptoms :-

Headaches or backaches
Diarrhea or constipation
Nausea, dizziness
Weight gain or loss
Loss of sex drive
Frequent colds

Behavioral Symptoms :-

Eating more or less
Sleeping too much or too little
Using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax
Teeth grinding
Nervous habits like nail biting

If you find any of these symptoms, it is important to see the doctor.