Stress can manifest in various ways, impacting your physical and mental well-being, as well as your behavior.
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It’s not always easy to identify when stress is the cause of changes in how you feel or act.
Physical symptoms
- headaches or dizziness
- muscle tension or pain
- stomach problems
- chest pain or a faster heartbeat
- sexual problems
Mental symptoms
- difficulty concentrating
- struggling to make decisions
- feeling overwhelmed
- constantly worrying
- being forgetful
Changes in behaviour
- being irritable and snappy
- sleeping too much or too little
- eating too much or too little
- avoiding certain places or people
- drinking or smoking more