Symptoms of Stress.
 he 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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