Health Tip: Stress Has Its Warning Signs
September 17, 2009, 2:18 PM ET
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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.