{"id":58948,"date":"2024-05-17T15:15:41","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T15:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"\/ahuii00\/8-signs-of-stress-infographic\/"},"modified":"2024-05-17T15:15:41","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T15:15:41","slug":"8-signs-of-stress-infographic","status":"publish","type":"product-content","link":"https:\/\/www.mindtools.com\/ahuii00\/8-signs-of-stress-infographic\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Signs of Stress You Can&#8217;t Ignore Infographic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p><div class=\"ew-infographic\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-filename=\"8_Signs_of_Stress_Infographic (1).jpg\" data-s3key=\"infographic-2db245e2-f0e9-452b-8b20-221628a42077.jpg\" data-teasertranscriptkey=\"\" data-transcriptkey=\"transcript-bf2d39cf-67fe-4512-b0d1-49caf05766f2.txt\" src=\"https:\/\/nova-live-content.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/public\/infographic-2db245e2-f0e9-452b-8b20-221628a42077.jpg\"\/><a class=\"ew-infographic-transcript\" href=\"https:\/\/nova-live-content.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/public\/transcript-bf2d39cf-67fe-4512-b0d1-49caf05766f2.txt\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Download transcript<\/a><\/div>EIGHT SIGNS OF STRESS YOU CAN\u2019T IGNORE Everybody goes through stressful periods at work, but constant pressure for a prolonged period can affect your performance, health and personality. It\u2019s vital to recognize when your body is telling you that you need a break.  One. Your neck and shoulders hurt. [1] Adrenaline and cortisol are produced during stress. If they stay in your system too long, they cause muscles to tense, especially in the neck and shoulders. This reduces blood flow, creating a vicious circle. Exercise flushes out the chemicals and releases endorphins to reduce stress. Two. You\u2019re biting your nails. [2] Nail-biting can be an indicator of stress or anxiety. Some people bite their nails habitually, but an increase could still indicate stress. Could be a sign your mind is feeling overloaded. Three. Your weight has changed. [3] [4] Stress can cause weight changes for a several reasons. Adrenaline reduces appetite but dissipates quickly. Cortisol encourages eating to replenish energy for an ongoing threat. Your body naturally stores more fat under stress. Psychologically, you crave high calorie foods during stress. Time-pressured people often eat quick, unhealthy meals. You can also lose weight due to stress, so be aware of sudden changes either way. Four. Your heart is racing. [5] [6] For most adults, a healthy resting heart rate is between sixy and one hundred beats per minute BPM. Your heart beats faster under stress to pump extra oxygen around your body. Temporary increases in BPM e.g. due to nerves are normal, but not if they become regular. Check your resting heart rate in the morning. If your pulse is high or increases significantly from one day to the next, pay attention. Five. You\u2019re grinding your teeth. [7] Bruxism usually occurs during sleep. Can also be a subconscious reaction to prolonged concentration. Regularly waking up with tooth and\/or jaw ache could indicate stress. Six. You can\u2019t concentrate. [8] Difficulties with concentration and short-term memory are major symptoms of long-term stress and fatigue. Stress can disrupt working memory, inhibiting your ability to learn new things. Can become brain fog, where you find it difficult to focus and feel detached from the world. Lack of sleep can also cause these symptoms, but if they persist, don\u2019t ignore them. Seven. You\u2019re no fun. [9] Stress can directly change your behavior. You may not notice, but other people will. If people tell you that you\u2019re not acting like yourself or seem less happy, pay attention. They may be seeing the signs of stress that you\u2019re missing. Eight. You\u2019re not having any fun. [10] [11] If you\u2019re no longer enjoying things you used to, alarm bells should be ringing. If chronic stress has stopped you taking joy in fun activities, you could be at risk of burnout and\/or depression. If things are this advanced, it\u2019s worth seeing a doctor for advice. While all of the above are sings of excessive stress, anxiety or fatigue, most of them could potentially be signs of underlying health issues too. If you\u2019re suffering from any number of these symptoms, consider talking to your doctor. They may be able to offer advice on managing and coping with stress, as well as ruling out other causes.\n<br\/>\n<br\/>[1] Melinda Beck, \u2018Stress So Bad it Hurts \u2013 Really\u2019 at: http:\/\/online.wsj.com\/news\/articles\/SB123724722718848829 (17 March 2009).\n<br\/>[2] \u2018Nail Biting \u2013 Topic Overview\u2019 at: http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/anxiety-panic\/tc\/nail-biting-topic-overview (accessed 28 May 2014).\n<br\/>[3] Melanie Greenberg, \u2018Why We Gain Weight When We\u2019re Stressed \u2013 And How Not To\u2019 at: http:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/blog\/the-mindful-self-express\/201308\/why-we-gain-weight-when-we-re-stressed-and-how-not (28 August 2013).\n<br\/>[4] \u2018Unintentional Weight Loss\u2019 at: http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/Conditions\/unexpected-weight-loss\/Pages\/Introduction.aspx (accessed 28 May 2014).\n<br\/>[5] \u2018What\u2019s a Normal Resting Heart Rate?\u2019 at: http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-living\/fitness\/expert-answers\/heart-rate\/faq-20057979 (accessed 28 May 2014).\n<br\/>[6] Jeff Haden, \u2018Simple, Objective Ways to Know You\u2019re Overworked\u2019 at: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/today\/post\/article\/20140325122509-20017018-simple-objective-ways-to-know-you-re-overworked?trk=tod-posts-post1-ptlt (25 March 2014).\n<br\/>[7] \u2018Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)\u2019 at http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/teeth-grinding\/Pages\/Introduction.aspx (accessed 26 May 2014).\n<br\/>[8] \u2018Stress\u2019 at: http:\/\/umm.edu\/health\/medical\/reports\/articles\/stress (accessed 29 May 2014).\n<br\/>[9] Siobhan Harris, \u2018Surprising Signs of Stress\u2019 at: http:\/\/www.webmd.boots.com\/stress-management\/features\/surprising-signs-stress (accessed 28 May 2014).\n<br\/>[10] Adam Dachis, \u2018Burnout is Real: How to Identify and Address Your Burnout Problem\u2019 at: lifehacker.com (13 February 2012).\n<br\/>[11] \u2018Symptoms of Clinical Depression\u2019 at: www.nhs.uk (accessed 28 May 2014).\n<br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a9 2022 Mind Tools by Emerald Works Ltd\n<br\/>\n<br\/>\n<br\/><p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Suffering from any of these eight symptoms? 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