Everyone can be affected by stress because it does not discriminate based on race, gender, age, or sexual orientation. Looking at stress from a physiology perspective, it is defined as a specific response by the body to a stimulus, as a fear or pain, that disturbs or interferes with the normal physiological equilibrium of an organism.
Stress can affect a person many different ways through physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension. Listed below are many different stress symptoms. Do you experience a few listed below? If you do, massage therapy may help reduce some of these common symptoms, since massage is a known antidote to reduce stress levels.
Place a check mark next to each symptom, and let’s see how you rate.
| Anger Angry outbursts Anxiety Back pain Blaming others Burnout Chest pain Clenched jaws Confusion Constipation Crying spells Decreased productivity Depression Diarrhea Drug abuse Excessive Drinking Feeling insecure Forgetfulness Guilt Headache High blood pressure Inability to concentrate Increased smoking |
Increased sweating Irritability Job dissatisfaction Mood swings Muscle aches Overeating Pounding heart Relationship conflicts Resentment Restlessness Sadness Seeing only the negatives Sex problems Shortness of breath Skin breakouts Sleep problems Social withdrawl Stomach upset Tiredness Tooth grinding Under eating Weight gain or loss Worrying |