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Signs of

Signs of. Stress!. Stress affects your entire body Your mind Your emotions Your physical health Your behavior. PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS… Frequent headaches, jaw clenching or pain Gritting, grinding teeth Stuttering or stammering Tremors, trembling of lips, hands Muscle twitches

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Signs of

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  1. Signs of Stress!

  2. Stress affects your entire body Your mind Your emotions Your physical health Your behavior

  3. PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS… Frequent headaches, jaw clenching or pain Gritting, grinding teeth Stuttering or stammering Tremors, trembling of lips, hands Muscle twitches Neck ache, back pain, muscle spasms Light headedness, faintness, dizziness Ringing, buzzing or "popping" sounds Frequent blushing, sweating

  4. PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS... Frequent colds, infections, herpes sores Rashes, itching, hives, "goose bumps“ Heartburn, stomach pain, nausea Difficulty breathing, sighing Unexplained or frequent "allergy" attacks Frequent infections Chest pain, palpitations Frequent urination Cold or sweaty hands, feet

  5. PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS Weight gain or loss without diet Increased or decreased appetite Constant tiredness, weakness, fatigue Dry mouth, problems swallowing Rapid or mumbled speech

  6. Mental Symptoms Forgetfulness, disorganization, confusion Sudden attacks of panic Depression, frequent or wild mood swings Difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts Jumbled, muddled thinking Trouble learning new information Difficulty in making decisions Making hasty decisions Impaired judgment Negative attitude

  7. Emotional Symptoms Overreaction to petty annoyances Obsessive or compulsive behavior Excessive defensiveness or suspiciousness Problems in communication, sharing Social withdrawal and isolation Excess anxiety, worry, guilt, nervousness, apprehension Increased anger, frustration, hostility Loss of confidence Apathy; “don’t care” attitude

  8. BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS Insomnia, nightmares, disturbing dreams Increased smoking, alcohol or drug use Excessive gambling or impulse buying Frequent use of over-the-counter drugs Increased number of minor accidents Reduced work efficiency or productivity Lies or excuses to cover up poor work Restlessness

  9. Stress is NORMAL, but excessive stress is harmful to you. Luckily, there ARE Solutions! 

  10. Steps to Alleviate Stress Tell your situation to your parents or a teacher or guidance counselor You aren’t alone Identify the problem Face it and take it on Avoidance will only allow it to fester Admit to yourself how things REALLY are Approach it cognitively (cognitive restructuring) Realign expectations, prioritize Shift gears, change your attack Regain perspective, look at the BIG picture Be positive Our interpretation of a situation can make it negative or positive See if you can LAUGH at the situation SMILE as much as you can Look for the silver lining---is there any GOOD which can come out of this? Don’t dwell on your weaknesses Do something for OTHERS Say something positive to another person

  11. Activities Pray RELAX Take time every day for YOURSELF Meditate, do deep breathing Visualize the problem solved Make a plan Consider several alternatives for handling problem Find out more info Don’t be hasty Make a list---cross things off as you accomplish them Make a list Things you CAN control Things you can’t Don’t worry about things that will probably never happen Realize that it WILL get better Learn to say “No” Draw on past experiences Talk with a friend or a professional Accept it Let your feelings out EXERCISE, SLEEP, NUTRITION

  12. Everyday things Watch your positivity Smile Take deep breaths Prepare for tests, projects EARLY Exercise daily Eat nutritiously Learn from your mistakes Do a “start-over” Forgive yourself and others

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