Signs of Stress and Anxiety

The following are all physical, emotional and cognitive signs of anxiety and stress.

BEHAVIOR:

• An increase or decrease in your energy and activity levels

• An increase in drug, alcohol, tobacco use

• An increase in irritability, outbursts of anger and constant arguing

• Having trouble relaxing or sleeping

• Crying Frequently

• Worrying Excessively

• Want to be alone most of the time

• Blaming others for everything

• Having difficulty communicating or listening

• Having difficulty giving or accepting help

• Inability to feel pleasure or have fun

BODY:

• Having Stomach Aches or Diarrhea

• Having Headaches or other pains

• Losing your appetite or eating too much

• Sweating or having chills

• Getting tremors or twitches

• Getting easily startled

EMOTIONS:

• Being anxious or fearful

• Feeling depressed, guilty, angry

• Feeling heroic, euphoric or invulnerable

• Not caring about anything

• Feeling overwhelmed by sadness

THINKING:

• Having trouble remembering things

• Feeling confused

• Having trouble thinking clearly or concentrating

• Having difficulty making decisions