Any emotional and mental strain is said to be stress. The stress can vary in the intensity and the intensity determines the reaction and the symptoms of the individual. The symptoms can be physical as well as emotional. The emotional signs of stress are the ones that reflect on the emotional level.
The emotional signs of stress are:
Depression
Anxiety
Irritability
Memory and concentration problems
Compulsive behavior
Isolation.
The experience of persistent low mood which can grow severe can be known as depression. Reaching out to mental health professional or undergoing psychotherapy and medication can be effective treatment in case of depression.
Anxiety is the feeling of not only sadness but also overwhelming dread. Reaching out to a mental health professional can be beneficial
Irritability and anger becomes the most common traits of a stressed person. The person gets angry for invalid reasons and are almost always irritated. Communication and anger management techniques can help during irritability.
People tend to forget things and are not able to focus well during the condition of stress. Maintaining a healthy diet and avoiding alcohol during this condition can be beneficial.
Isolation is one major symptom that is seen in every stressed individual. It is not considered to be cognitive because isolation does not involve any kind of judgment.
Physical activities such as aerobics, jogging, running etc. can help in releasing of stress. Yoga and meditation can relax the mind eventually soothing stress. The physical signsand symptoms of stress are:
Low energy
Headaches
Nausea
Insomnia
Chest pain