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What Is Stress?
Stress is defined as:
‘the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demands placed on them’
UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
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How Could Stress Affect You?
What Is Stress?: About Me


MENTAL
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Negative thoughts
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Difficulty making decisions
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Poor concentration
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Increase in expectations
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Worrisome
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Forgetful
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Thinking is slowed down

BEHAVIOUR
Less active
Avoidance of certain situations
Increase in alcohol consumption
Increase in tobacco consumption
Withdrawal from relationships
Temper outbursts
Argumentative
Rush around

PHYSICAL
Light headed/dizzy
Dry mouth and/or breathlessness
Palpitations
Sweating and/or headaches
Upset stomach
Tense muscles and/or tingling sensation
Sexual problems
Poor sleep & tired
Change in appetite

EMOTIONAL
Irritable
Tearful
Low Mood
Sensitive
Low Self Esteem
What Is Stress?: News and Tips
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