What are your stress signals?

Besides indicators of possible illness, the following have been found to be physical, emotional, behavioural and mental indicators of stress. We all experience (di-)stress in our own way. Do you suffer from any of these symptoms?

Muscle tension

Sleep disturbances

Tiredness

Rapid pulse

Nausea

Indigestion / stomach-ache

Increased sweating

Flushing – hot face

Dizziness / faintness

Breathlessness / chest pain

Appetite changes – compulsive eating or loss of appetite

Impatience, carelessness, hyperactivity

Poor productivity / low energy / low motivation

Increased alcohol, cigarette, substance use

Absenteeism / Presenteeism in the team

Aggression or irritability

Moodiness, tearfulness

Anxiety, overwhelming feelings of anxiety

Sadness

Loss of sense of humour

Withdrawal / feeling of isolation

Feelings of panic

Inability to make decisions or muddled thinking

Rushed decisions

Reduced coordination

Reduced creativity

Becoming more vague or forgetful

Negative globalization: everything seems bad/going wrong

Fear of rejection, defensiveness

Over-sensitivity

Poor concentration

Negative self-talk

Fear of failure

Inability to concentrate

Feelings of unfairness

Overwhelming sense of loss of control

Speak to us about stress management and coping strategies.