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Effects of Stress

Effects of Stress. Chapter 4. Warning Signs of Stress. Cognitive Symptoms Memory problems Inability to concentrate Anxious Worry Forgetful. Emotional Symptoms Moody Short temper Irritated Feeling overwhelmed Sense of loneliness Depression. Physical Symptoms Aches and pains

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Effects of Stress

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  1. Effects of Stress Chapter 4

  2. Warning Signs of Stress • Cognitive Symptoms • Memory problems • Inability to concentrate • Anxious • Worry • Forgetful

  3. Emotional Symptoms • Moody • Short temper • Irritated • Feeling overwhelmed • Sense of loneliness • Depression

  4. Physical Symptoms • Aches and pains • Dizziness • Stomach trouble • Chest pain • Nausea

  5. Behavioral Symptoms • Eating more or less • Sleeping too much or not enough • Procrastinating (putting things off) • Nervous habits

  6. Is My Stress Controlling Me? • When I feel agitated, do I know how to quickly calm down? • Can I easily let go of my anger? • Can I turn to others to help me calm down? • Am I seldom moody and/or distracted?

  7. Long term Effects • Rise in blood pressure Heart disease • Rise in insulin Diabetes • Decrease in WBC Infections • Rise in stomach acid Stomach ulcers • Rise in cholesterol Heart attack / Stroke

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