How Stress Affects You
It Affects Your Body |
It Affects Your Thoughts or Feelings |
It Affects What You Do |
Heart races |
Easily angered |
Undereating |
Nausea/upset stomach |
Nervous |
Increased smoking |
Increased/decreased appetite |
Crying |
Sleeping to escape |
High blood pressure |
Feeling depressed |
Taking drugs |
Heart races |
Irritable |
Withdraw from people |
Nausea |
Restlessness |
Arguing |
Dizziness |
Cynical |
Drinking |
Tapping fingers |
Feeling bored |
Breaking things |
Sweaty palms |
Forgetfulness |
Stop doing things you enjoy |
Neck feel sore |
Exhausted |
Poor hygiene |
Tightness of chest |
Aggressive |
Relationship problems |
Legs feel shaky |
Inability to sleep |
Overeating |
Backache |
Can’t concentrate |
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Shortness of breath |
Trouble making decisions |
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Grind teeth |
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Face feels hot |
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Headache |
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Fatigue |
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Feeling like you are in a fog |
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Our resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you are in a crisis, please visit your local emergency department or call 911 immediately.