help with stress
stress can cause physical and emotional problems
Physical problems caused by stress:
Shaking, trembling, spasms
Muscle Tension Neck, Back and Legs
Headache--tension/migraine
Cold extremities (hands and feet), poor circulation—coldness
Digestion--nausea, acid, ulcers, gas, gurgling, cramps, pains
Eating--compulsive, tasteless, loss of appetite
Elimination--diarrhea, constipation
Sleep problems--insomnia, early awakening, fitful, nightmares, excessive sleep
Pain--backache, pain of shoulders and arms
Teeth grinding/jaw aching
Excessive sweating--palms, body
Heart problems--palpitations, rapid, variable heartbeat, chest pain
Breathing--difficulty catching breath, deep sighs, chest pain
High blood pressure
Skin eruptions--rash, hives, itching, excema patches
Sexual difficulties--impotence, low libido (desire), non-orgasmic
Absence of menstrual period
Psychological Problems caused by stress:
Depression, pessimism, distress and melancholic feelings, lack of caring
Irritability, hyperactivity, pacing, impatience, restlessness
Anger, table-pounding
Nervous mannerisms, tics, facial, finger tapping, drumming
Speech difficulties--stuttering, stammering, halting
Tiredness--boredom, low energy state, inefficiency, fatigue
Lack of concentration, loss of memory, confusion, disorganization
Passivity, lack of assertiveness
Difficulty making decisions, immobility
Being late, being too early (being on time)
Self-consciousness, constant awareness of others' responses or reactions
Rigidity, inability to change or be flexible.
Feeling overwhelmed, not in control.
Unproductiveness, impaired performance, reduced problem solving ability