Acute Stress

​This type of stress is short-term and is the most common way that stress occurs.

Chronic Stress

​This is the most harmful type of stress and grinds away over a long period.

Causes of Stress

CAUSES OF STRESS

Here are some of the most common causes.
  • Job Issues or Retirement
  • Lack of Time or Money
  • Bereavement
  • Family Problems
  • Illness
  • Public Speaking
  • Moving Home
  • Relationships, Marriage, and Divorce
  • Abortion or Miscarriage
  • Driving in Heavy Traffic or Fear of an Accident
  • Fear of Crime or Problems with Neighbors
  • Pregnancy and Becoming a Parent
  • Excessive Noise, Overcrowding, and Pollution
  • Uncertainty or Waiting for an Important Outcome
  • Winning the Lottery
  • Your Favorite Team Winning the Championship

SYMPTOMS OF STRESS

Here are some of the most common symptoms.
  • Sweating
  • Pain in the Back or Chest
  • Cramps or Muscle Spasms
  • Erectile Dysfunction and Loss of Libido
  • Fainting
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Lower Immunity Against Diseases
  • Muscular Aches
  • Nervous Twitches
  • Pins and Needles
  • Sleeping Difficulties
  • Stomach Upset
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Concentration Issues
  • Depression
  • Fatigue
  • A Feeling of Insecurity
  • Forgetfulness
  • Irritability
  • Nail Biting
  • Restlessness
  • Sadness
  • Food Cravings and Eating Too Much or Too Little
  • Sudden Angry Outbursts
  • Drug and Alcohol Abuse
  • Higher Tobacco Consumption
  • Social Withdrawal
  • Frequent Crying
symptoms of stress