On Saturday, 7 April 2018, we celebrate World Health Day. Stress is one of the symptoms that can heavily affect one’s health and lifestyle, even if you are not aware of it. There are several factors that can contribute to stress; below we share some of the top stress factors as well as the 50 signs and symptoms of stress:

1. Death of a loved one
2. Loss of a job
3. Financial stress
4. Divorce
5. Illness

Here are 50 signs and symptoms of stress:

1. Frequent headaches, clenching of the jaw or pain
2. Gritting or grinding teeth
3. Stuttering or stammering
4. Tremors, trembling of lips and hands
5. Pain in the neck, back or muscle spasms
6. Feelings of lightheadedness, fainting or dizziness
7. Ringing, buzzing or constant popping sound in the ear
8. Frequent blushing or sweating
9. Cold or sweaty hands and feet
10. Dry mouth and problems with swallowing
11. Frequent colds, infections and sores
12. Rashes, itching and hives
13. Unexplained or frequent allergic symptoms
14. Heartburn, stomach pain and nausea
15. Excess belching and/or flatulence
16. Constipation, diarrhoea and loss of control of bowels
17. Difficulty breathing
18. Panic attacks
19. Chest pain and heart palpitations
20. Frequent urination
21. Lack of sexual desire or performance
22. Increased anxiety, worry, guilt and/or nervousness
23. Increased anger, frustration and/or hostility
24. Depression and/or extreme wild mood swings
25. An increase or decrease in appetite
26. Insomnia, nightmares, disturbing dreams or sleeplessness
27. Difficulty concentrating and constant racing thoughts
28. Trouble learning new information
29. Forgetfulness, confusion and feelings of not being organised
30. Struggling to make decisions
31. Feeling overloaded or overwhelmed
32. Little interest in appearance and/or punctuality
33. Social withdrawal and isolation
34. Constant tiredness, weakness and fatigue
35. Frequent use of over-the-counter calming medicine
36. Unexplained weight gain or loss
37. Increased smoking, alcohol or drug use
38. Excessive gambling or impulsive buying
39. Nervous habits, fidgeting and/or feet tapping
40. Increased frustration, irritability and/or constantly feeling on edge
41. Overreaction to petty things
42. Increased number of minor accidents
43. Obsessive or compulsive behaviour
44. Reduced work efficiency or productivity
45. Frequent crying or suicidal thoughts
46. Feelings of loneliness or worthlessness
47. Lies or excuses covering up poor work
48. Rapid or mumbled speech
49. Excessive defensiveness or suspiciousness
50. Communication problems

If you are feeling under stress due to financial reasons and need debt help, contact RD Debt Counselling to discuss the several benefits of debt counselling and to get a free debt review.