Symptoms of Stress.

The symptoms of stress are different for each person. Just as each person would react differently to a stressful situation so too their body's response to the situation would be different. This means the dose of hormones like adrenaline that are secreted throughout the body would be different. This would impact on the make-up of the blood. It might have an increased level of salt to water ratio.
This could stimulate the release of thyroid hormones which process food and increase energy supply to the body. It could also alter the amount of white blood cells in the blood which could affect the immune system. Hence the change in the body's biochemistry is unique for each person so it is impossible to give a precise list of symptoms for each person.

However the general symptoms that might occur can be detailed. Many symptoms are noticeable to the individual and can be the telltale signs that you have to take stock of your life and do things a little bit differently.   

Common symptoms to sudden stress are things like :

• tension headaches,
• migraines,
• shallow breathing,
• clenching of muscles, like the jaw or fists,
• nervous or repetative motions like scratching or tapping of fingers.

For deep seated, persistent and chronic stress, things like :

• Stomach complaints like diarrhea, constipation, cramping or bloating,
• Sleeping disorders – notably the inablility to sleep or remain sleeping,
• A increase in the catching of colds, flus and other infectious diseases,
• An inability to concentrate and learn new things or a noticeable loss of memory,
• Loss of sex drive and impotence

  Some symptoms that are not noticeable are things like :

• blood pressure and blood condition
• heart disease

Heart disease is a major symptom of prolonged stress but it is not always apparent whether your heart, blood pressure and general condition of your blood is in good shape. It is advisable to consult a doctor if you feel that stress is impacting your life. The doctor will start by taking the blood pressure and  maybe a full blood analysis if deemed necessary.

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