Stress Recovery – Related Illnesses                    1-800-237-1068

The symptoms of stress-related illnesses can be divided into three categories: psychological, physical, and behavioral. Anxiety, depression, loss of motivation, high blood pressure, insomnia, stomach ailments, obesity, decreased sex drive, substance abuse, irritability, and social withdrawal are a partial list of symptoms.

Psychological Symptoms

• Impaired concentration
• Forgetfulness
• Fears and anxieties
• Depression and other mood disturbances
• Irritability
• Worrying
• Feelings of impending doom
• Low self-esteem
• Being easily distracted
• Anger, guilt, suspicion
• Low threshold of frustration
• Loss of motivation; fear of failure

Physical Symptoms

• Headaches
• Increased blood pressure, heart rate
• Sweating
• Tightness of the chest
• Difficulty breathing
• Hyperventilation
• Tremors
• Nervous tics
• Dryness of the mouth and throat
• Feelings of lethargy and fatigue
• Insomnia
• Diarrhea and stomach pains
• Decreased libido
• Obesity or weight loss
• Bruxism (teeth grinding)
• Backaches or neck pain
• Susceptibility to illness (low immune system)
• Palpitations (heart pounding or skipped beats)
• Muscle tightness or tension
• Skin disorders
• Heartburn and acid stomach
• Osteoporosis and bone fractures

Behavioral Symptoms

• Increased use, or resumption of, alcohol, drugs, or tobacco
• Excessive caffeine intake
• Impulsivity
• Aggressive behaviors
• Overeating
• Relationship conflicts
• Decreased activity
• Avoidance of people or places; social isolation.
• Reappearance of aggravation of phobias
• Withdrawal from responsibility

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