ARE YOU STRESSED?

Everyone responds differently to stress, some may experience anxiety, panic attacks, and aggressive behaviour while others find it affects their digestive system or makes them feel tired or run down.

Think back over the last few months, and then look through the list below, if you find that you have been suffering from several of these symptoms on a frequent basis then it is highly likely that you are suffering from stress.

• Sudden feelings of fear or panic - Feeling tense or wound up

• Waking up early in the morning - Difficulty sleeping

• Feeling edgy or bad tempered - Irregular eating patterns

• Upset stomach, diarrhoea or constipation - Smoke or drink to excess

• Poor concentration - Poor memory

• Constantly feeling exhausted - Feel apathetic

• Fear you will loose control - Feel short of breath

• Tightness in your neck, shoulders or back - Avoid worrisome situations

• Palpitations or butterflies in your stomach - Lack of confidence

• Headaches or migraines - Pessimistic about the future

• Feel under pressure - Aches and pains

• Emotional - Feel physically run down

• Feel distant, dizzy, unreal or remote - Worry about the future

• Lack of interest

PLEASE NOTE: If you are suffering from any of the above symptoms then get them checked out by a doctor right away.