Stress impacts all aspects of our functioning-Mind, Body, Emotions, and Behavior.
It's National Stress Awareness Month! Stress impacts all of our functioning–Mind, Body, Emotions, and Behavior. Be on the look out for the following symptoms of stress:
BODY
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Taut muscles
- Skin irritations
- Frequent infections
- Constricted breath
MIND
- Worrying
- Indecision
- Negativity
- Foggy thinking
- Hasty decisions
- Impaired judgment
EMOTIONS
- Loss of confidence
- Apprehension
- Indifference
- Depression
- Irritability
- Insomnia
BEHAVIOR
- Substance abuse
- Loss of appetite
- Accident proneness
- Restlessness
- Loneliness
- Insomnia
What is your commitment to reducing stress in one of these areas this month?