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The Right Level of Stress
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Symptoms of Stress
The following is a list of the major symptoms of stress that you might feel:
- Physical Symptoms - mainly in response to increased levels of adrenaline:
- Increase in heart rate
- Increase in Sweating, and a cooler skin as this combines with a reduction in the blood flow to
your skin.
- 'Butterflies' in your stomach
- Rapid Breathing
- Tense Muscles
- Dry Mouth
- A desire to urinate
- Mental Symptoms
- Worry
- Confusion, inability to concentrate or difficulty making decisions
- Feeling ill or odd
- Feeling out of control or overwhelmed
- Behavioural Symptoms
- Talking rapidly
- Nervous mannerisms: nail biting, foot tapping, increased blinking, twitching, pacing
- Scowling
- Yawning
These symptoms of stress should not be taken in isolation - they could be caused by other factors.
However if you find yourself exhibiting or recognising a number of them, then it would be worth
investigating stress management techniques.
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