The list below represents the most common signs and symptoms of stress. Each person reacts differently to stress. Each person has a different threshold for handling stress. But traumatic and chronic stress place heavy demands on us physically was well as mentally and emotionally. Thus, the wide range of reactions to stress.

* General irritability, hyperexcitation
* pounding of the heart
* depression
* dryness of the throat and mouth
* impulsive behavior, emotional instability
* overpowering urge to cry, run or hide
* inability to concentrate
* weakness or dizziness
* fatigue
* tension and keyed-up alertness
* trembling and nervous tics
* intermittent anxiety
* tendency to be easily startled
* high-pitched nervous laughter
* stuttering and other speech difficulties
* grinding teeth
* insomnia
* inability to sit still or physically relax
* sweating
* frequent need to urinate
* diarrhea, indigestion, queasiness and vomiting
* migraine and other tension headaches
* premenstrual tension or missed menstrual cycles
* pain in the neck or lower back
* loss of or excessive appetite
* increased use of chemicals, including tobacco, caffeine, alcohol
* nightmares
* neurotic behavior
* psychosis
* anti-social behavior
* chest pains
* panic attacks
* hyperventilating
* withdrawl
* anger and angry outbursts
* accident prone
* muscle pain
* clumsiness

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