Stress is one of the strongest factors in illness. Experiencing traumatic situations and continual low-grade stress can cause distress in the body.
Some of the main symptoms of stress are listed below.
- Heachaches
- Poor Concentration
- Forgetfulness
- Difficulty Making Decisions
- Errors in Judgement
- Having a knot in your stomach
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Overeating
- Frequent Colds
- Skipping Meals
- Feeling uptight or on edge
- Anxiety
- Irritablility
- Anger
- Clumbsiness
- Lack of Hope
- Sense of Powerlessness
- Lack of Energy
- Oversleeping
- Waking up in the night
- Inability to fall asleep
- Increased use of salty/sugary foods, alcohol, or other substances
This Holmes and Rahe Stress Test will help you assess the stress in your life so you can make loving and gentle changes.