Health Tip: Stress Has Its Warning Signs

Sept. 18 -- (HealthDay News) -- Everyone has a certain amount of stress. But too much of it may make us feel quite fearful or worried, not to mention the physical effects it can cause, such as a rise in blood pressure.

The National Women's Health Information Center offers this list of warning signs that you may be stressed out:

• Insomnia.
• Diarrhea, constipation, bloating, irritable bowel syndrome or stomach cramps.
• Feeling tense, irritable, anxious, sad, angry or depressed.
• Difficulty paying attention or feeling like you don't have any energy.
• Significant changes in eating habits or body weight.
• Skin reactions, including hives.
• Increased symptoms associated with diabetes, asthma or arthritis.
• A rise in blood pressure.
• Decreased sexual desire.
• Pain in the back or neck.