Stress does not always seem like it's screaming at you in all capital letters. Sometimes it's subtle. There are your typical symptoms like headache, anxiety, feelings of overwhelm and fatigue. There are also less obvious signs like indigestion, bloating, constipation and hives. There are a number of dietary and lifestyle changes as well as supplements that can help your mind, body and spirit cope with stress in a healthy way.Here are a few other symptoms to be aware of and seek treatment if they become chronic or disruptive to your daily life:

PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS

___ anxiety ___ loneliness

___ depression ___ intrusive thoughts

___ difficulty concentrating ___ relationship problems

___ forgetful ___ family problems

___ agitation, hyper ___ work problems

___ feeling overwhelmed ___ irritability

___ irrational thoughts/fears ___ excessive worry/obsessing

___ compulsive behavior ___ feelings of guilt

___ confusion ___ tearful

___ feelings of unreality ___ nightmares

___ feeling of being detached from oneself ___ social isolation/withdrawal

___ restless/on edge ___ apathy/indifference

___ mood swings ___ sexual dysfunction


PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS

___ headaches ___ fatigue

___ muscle tension ___ high blood pressure

___ low back pain ___ sleep disturbance

___ upper back, neck, or shoulder pain ___ appetite disturbance

___ clenching teeth ___ diarrhea

___ abdominal distress ___ digestive problems

___ nausea ___ constipation

___ shaking or trembling ___ rash/hives/shingles

___ numbness or tingling ___ use of alcohol/cigarettes/or other drugs

___ feeling of choking to deal with stress

___ chills or hot flashes ___ bowel problems

___ sweating ___ thyroid dysfunction

___ sleep disturbance ___ other stress related health problems


Here's to your health!



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