Stress symptoms differ from person to person. Good stress management starts with knowing your own stress symptoms.
The symptoms are divided into three subgroups, and whether you experience mostly physical, psychological or behavioural symptoms or a mixture of all three types will depend on who you are. People's experiences are very different.
It is important to point out that the symptoms listed below are not necessarily stress-related. If in doubt, you need to consult your doctor to establish exactly why you are experiencing particular symptoms.
You can see the table below:
Physical | Psychological | Behavioural |
Headaches Heart palpitations Shaking hands Dizziness Tics Stomach pain Frequent urination Diarrhoea Aches and pains Reduced libido Frequent infections Worsening of chronic illness | Feeling of apathy Tiredness Inner unrest Memory loss Problems concentrating Restlessness Irritability Anxiety Reduced sense of humour Feeling exhausted Depression | Sleeplessness Low self-worth Hyperventilation Emotional coldness Introverted Aggression Heightened performance anxiety Indecision Increased use of stimulants Loss of appetite Absence due to sickness |
Read about the five most common stress symptoms.
Source: Thomas Pape, stress coach