Distress Symptoms

• Pounding heart
• Teeth grinding
• Frequent urination
• Abdominal pain
• Migraine headache
• Constipation
• Acne
• Loss of appetite
• Recurrent dream
• Dry mouth
• Sweaty palms
• Low back pain
• Hives
• Diarrhea
• Tics
• Tendency to startle easily
• Menstrual irregularity
• Trembling / shaking
• Sleep problems
• Upset stomach
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Itching skin
• Blushing
• Nightmare
• “Lump in the throat
• Sore / tense neck muscle
• Excessive perspiration
• Hair loss
• Eczema

	References: · Leatz, Christine Ann. Unwinding: How To Turn Stress Into Positive Energy. · Shafer, Walter. Stress Management for Wellness.

• Sore muscles in limb
• Biting fingernails / lips
• Anxiety / feeling “uptight”
• Cold hands or feet
• Cold sores
• “Tight” or sore shoulders

• “Stuffy” sinuses
• “Scratchy” or sore throat
• Accident proneness
• Absentmindedness
• Withdrawn
• Inability to concentrate on a task
• Feeling depressed
• Increased alcohol use
• Increased smoking
• Inability to respond sexually
• Mental confusion
• Crying
• Considering suicide
• Increased drug use
• Can’t sit still
• Impatience
• Irritability
• Hostility
• Others