what are the symptoms that may reflect stress at mental level
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Moodiness, irritability, or anger. Feeling overwhelmed. Loneliness and isolation. Other mental or emotional health problems.
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Cognitive symptoms:
Memory problems.
Inability to concentrate.
Poor judgment.
Seeing only the negative.
Anxious or racing thoughts.
Constant worrying.
Answer:
Stress affects us all. You may notice symptoms of stress when disciplining your kids, during busy times at work, when managing your finances, or when coping with a challenging relationship. Stress is everywhere. And while a little stress is OK -- some stress is actually beneficial -- too much stress can wear you down and make you sick, both mentally and physically.
The first step to controlling stress is to know the symptoms of stress. But recognizing stress symptoms may be harder than you think. Most of us are so used to being stressed, we often don't know we are stressed until we are at the breaking point.SUBSCRIBE
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Stress
What Is Stress?
Stress is your body’s reaction to pressure from a certain situation or event. It can be a physical, mental, or emotional reaction.
We all deal with stress at some point in our lives. Maybe it’s your job, a family illness, or money troubles. These are common triggers. According to a recent study, about half of all Americans say they’re dealing with moderate stress.
Not all stress is bad. It can make you more aware of things around you and keep you more focused. In some cases stress can give you strength and help you get more done.
Stress Symptoms
Acute stress
Sometimes you can feel stressed for a short period of time. Usually it’s nothing to worry about. Like when you need to hand in a project, or you have to talk in front of a group of people. Maybe you feel “butterflies” in your stomach and the palms of your hands get sweaty.
These types of positive stressors are short-lived, and your body’s way of helping you get through what could be a tough situation.
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Chronic stress
If you let your stress spiral on for too long, it can have damaging effects on your physical, mental, and emotional health, especially if it becomes chronic. You need to be aware of the warning signs of chronic stress so you can take care of it.
Physical effects of chronic stress include:
Headache
Trouble sleeping, or sleeping too much
Muscle pain or tension
Digestive issues
Change in sex drive
High blood pressure
Emotional effects of chronic stress include:
Feeling you can’t get things done
Moodiness
Anxiety
Restlessness
Lack of motivation
Irritability
Sadness or depression
Sometimes you may feel like you have too much stress to handle. If you think you just can’t manage it, you may want to seek help from a specialist. Talk to your primary care doctor to see if they can help you determine whether what you’re experiencing is stress or an anxiety disorder.