Symptoms and factors that help to overcome stress
Psychological Symptoms:
- Fears and anxiety
- Memory loss
- Depression
- Low self-esteem
- Anger, guilt or resentment
- Frustration and loss of motivation
- Fear of failure
- Lack of concentration
Physical Symptoms:
- Headaches
- Rapid heartbeat
- Sweats
- Difficulty breathing
- Insomnia
- Apathy and fatigue
- Decreased libido
- Back and neck aches
- Obesity or weight loss
- Weakened immune system
Behavioural Symptoms:
- Aggressive behaviour
- Addictions to alcohol and drugs
- Phobias
- Impulsiveness
- Excessive food intake
- Decreased activity
- Social isolation
Techniques and factors that help to overcome stress:
- Exercise
- Relaxation and visualisation techniques
- A healthy diet
- Hobbies and leisure time
- Caring for yourself
- Nurturing your personal relationships
- A healthy balance between work and family life
- Learning to be assertive
- Cultural stimulation
- Ask for and accept help
- Develop your creativity
- Discover and take responsibility for your personal needs
- Respect your space and the private space of others
Inma Romero
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