Stress: some information
All of us suffer from stress and anxiety at different times in our lives, and at different levels of intensity.It can be defined in terms of experiencing too much challenge, when you may feel the demands on you exceed your resources, or through experiencing too little challenge when you may feel bored and listless. A certain amount of challenge or stimulation is healthy and can provide excitement and motivation, improving our performance and sense of well being.
Physical Effects
- Headaches
- aches and pains
- digestive disturbance
- sweating
- shaking
- skin rash
- dizziness
- tiredness
- blurred vision
- palpitations
- shortness of breath
- nausea.
Emotional Effects
- Anxiety
- depression
- low self esteem
- frustration
- anger
- apathy
- mood swings
- panic.
Behavioural Effects
- Social withdrawl
- eating and sleeping disturbances
- excessive drinking
- smoking or drug taking
- risk taking
- tearfulness.
Cognitive Effects
- Loss of concentration
- difficulty with decision making
- loss of short term memory.
