Box 2
: Signs of stress
| How you feel (emotions) | How you think (cognitions) |
| • Anxious • Depressed/tired • Angry/irritable/frustrated • Apathetic/bored | Poor concentration and memory Poor organisation and decision making Less creative in problem solving Hypersensitive to criticism |
| How you behave | Your body |
| • Have accidents/make mistakes • Eating/sleeping problems • Take drugs (e.g. tobacco, alcohol) • Problematic social behaviour (e.g. withdrawal, aggression) | Sweating, dizzy, nauseous, breathless Aches and pains Frequent infections Asthma, ulcers, skin complaints, cardiac problems |
