Stress
Most people feel stressed sometimes and some people find stress helpful or even motivating. But if stress is affecting your life, there are things you can try that may help.
Symptoms of stress
Stress can cause many different symptoms. It might affect how you feel physically, mentally and also how you behave.
It’s not always easy to recognize when stress is the reason you’re feeling or acting differently.
Physical symptoms
- dizziness or headaches
- muscle tension
- pain or cramps
- stomach problems
- feeling of chest pain or
- a faster heartbeat
- sexual problems
Mental symptoms
- decrease concentration
- struggling to make decisions
- feeling overwhelmed
- constantly worrying
- being forgetful
Changes in behaviour
- being irritable and snappy
- sleeping too much or too little
- eating too much or too little
- avoiding certain places or people
- drinking or smoking more
