Stress can be both physical as well as emotional. Physically stress can lead to ulcers or even heart attacks. Mentally stress can lead to depression, loss of sleep. Stress was coined in 1936 by Hans Selye as “the non-specific response of the body to any demand for change.” Here is a list of the 50 most common types of stress:
1. Frequent headaches, jaw clenching or pain |
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26. Insomnia, nightmares, disturbing dreams |
2. Gritting, grinding teeth |
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27. Difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts |
3. Stuttering or stammering |
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28. Trouble learning new information |
4. Tremors, trembling of lips, hands |
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29. Forgetfulness, disorganization, confusion |
5. Neck ache, back pain, muscle spasms |
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30. Difficulty in making decisions. |
6. Light headedness, faintness, dizziness |
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31. Feeling overloaded or overwhelmed. |
7. Ringing, buzzing or "popping sounds |
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32. Frequent crying spells or suicidal thoughts |
8. Frequent blushing, sweating |
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33. Feelings of loneliness or worthlessness |
9. Cold or sweaty hands, feet |
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34. Little interest in appearance, punctuality |
10. Dry mouth, problems swallowing |
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35. Nervous habits, fidgeting, feet tapping |
11. Frequent colds, infections, herpes sores |
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36. Increased frustration, irritability, edginess |
12. Rashes, itching, hives, "goose bumps" |
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37. Overreaction to petty annoyances |
13. Unexplained or frequent attacks |
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38. Increased number of minor accidents |
14. Heartburn, stomach pain, nausea |
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39. Obsessive or compulsive behavior |
15. Excess belching, flatulence |
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40. Reduced work efficiency or productivity |
16. Constipation, diarrhea |
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41. Lies or excuses to cover up poor work |
17. Difficulty breathing, sighing |
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42. Rapid or mumbled speech |
18. Sudden attacks of panic |
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43. Excessive defensiveness or suspiciousness |
19. Chest pain, palpitations |
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44. Problems in communication, sharing |
20. Frequent urination |
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45. Social withdrawal and isolation |
21. Poor sexual desire or performance |
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46. Constant tiredness, weakness, fatigue |
22. Excess anxiety, worry, guilt, nervousness |
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47. Frequent use of over-the-counter drugs |
23. Increased anger, frustration, hostility |
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48. Weight gain or loss without diet |
24. Depression, frequent or wild mood swings |
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49. Increased smoking, alcohol or drug use |
25. Increased or decreased appetite |
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50. Excessive gambling or impulse buying |
Anxiety is a physiological and psychological state which creates painful feelings such as worry, apprehension and uneasiness. Physical effects of anxiety may include Headaches, Nausea, Chest Pain, heart palpitations or Shortness Of Breath. Physically a threat in some form to the body produces an increase in blood pressure and heart rate as the body prepares for the fight or flight response to deal with the newly discovered threat.
