Paying attention to your thoughts, feelings and actions is a good first step to identify signs of stress in your life. Here are some things to notice:
- Feelings of anxiousness, worry or fear
- Uncertainty or frustration
- Loneliness
- Anger
- Boredom
- Sadness and grief
- Substance use
- Depression
- Changes in sleep patterns
- Difficulty concentrating
- Increase or decrease in energy level
- Irritability
- Inability to relax
- Excessive worry
- Difficulty giving or accepting help
- Bodily changes (e.g. stomachaches, digestive issues, headaches, loss of appetite, sweating, chills, muscle twitches)