Stress Effect List

• Frequent headaches, jaw clenching or pain
• Insomnia, nightmares, disturbing dreams
• Gritting, grinding teeth
• Difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts
• Stuttering or stammering
• Trouble learning new information
• Tremors, trembling of lips, hands
• Forgetfulness, disorganization,confusion
• Neck ache, back pain, muscle spasms
• Difficulty in making decisions.
• Light headedness, faintness, dizziness
• Feeling overloaded or overwhelmed.
• Ringing, buzzing or "popping sounds
• Frequent crying spells or suicidal thoughts
• Frequent blushing, sweating
• Feelings of loneliness or worthlessness
• Cold or sweaty hands, feet
• Little interest in appearance, punctuality
• Dry mouth, problems swallowing
• Nervous habits, fidgeting, feet tapping
• Frequent colds, infections, herpes sores
• Increased frustration, irritability, edginess
• Rashes, itching, hives, "goose bumps"
• Overreaction to petty annoyances
• Unexplained or frequent "allergy" attacks
• Increased number of minor accidents
• Heartburn, stomach pain, nausea
• Obsessive or compulsive behavior
• Excess belching, flatulence
• Reduced work efficiency or productivity
• Constipation, diarrhea
• Lies or excuses to cover up poor work
• Difficulty breathing, sighing
• Rapid or mumbled speech
• Sudden attacks of panic
• Excessive defensiveness or suspiciousness
• Chest pain, palpitations
• Problems in communication, sharing
• Frequent urination
• Social withdrawal and isolation
• Poor sexual desire or performance
• Constant tiredness, weakness, fatigue
• Excess anxiety, worry, guilt, nervousness
• Frequent use of over-the-counter drugs
• Increased anger, frustration, hostility
• Weight gain or loss without diet
• Depression, frequent or wild mood swings
• Increased smoking, alcohol or drug use
• Increased or decreased appetite
• Excessive gambling or impulse buying