Cognitive Symptoms
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Memory problems
Memory problems
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Inability to concentrate
Inability to concentrate
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Poor judgement
Poor judgement
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Seeing only the negative
Seeing only the negative
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Anxious or racing thoughts
Anxious or racing thoughts
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Constant worrying
Constant worrying
Emotional Symptoms
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Irritability or short temper
Irritability or short temper
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Agitation, inability to relax
Agitation, inability to relax
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Feeling overwhelmed
Feeling overwhelmed
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Sense of loneliness and isolation
Sense of loneliness and isolation
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Depression or general unhappiness.
Depression or general unhappiness.
Physical Symptoms
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Aches and pain
Aches and pain
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Diarrhoea or constipation
Diarrhoea or constipation
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Nausea, dizziness
Nausea, dizziness
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Chest pan, rapid heart beat
Chest pan, rapid heart beat
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Loss of sex drive
Loss of sex drive
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Frequent cold
Frequent cold
Behavioural Symptoms
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Eating more or less
Eating more or less
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Sleeping too much or too little
Sleeping too much or too little
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Isolating oneself from others
Isolating oneself from others
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Procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities
Procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities
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Using alcohol, cigarettes or drugs to relax
Using alcohol, cigarettes or drugs to relax
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Nervous habits (e.g. nail biting, pacing)
Nervous habits (e.g. nail biting, pacing)
Keep in mind that the signs and symptoms of
stress can also be caused by other psychological or medical problems
stress can also be caused by other psychological or medical problems
