What are the effects of stress?
Typical effects of stress can include:
Behaviour
you may:
- find it hard to sleep
- change your eating habits
- smoke or drink more
- avoid friends and family
- have sexual problems
Physical symptoms
might include:
- Tiredness
- indigestion and nausea
- headaches
- aching muscles or palpitations
Mentally
you may:
- be more indecisive
- find it hard to concentrate
- suffer loss of memory
- feelings of inadequacy, or low self esteem
Emotionally
you are likely to:
- feel drained and listless