Symptoms
In humans, symptoms of chronic stress can vary from anxiety, depression, social isolation, headache, abdominal pain or lack of sleep to back pain and difficulty concentrating. Other symptoms include:
- gingivitis
- upset stomach
- headache
- backache
- insomnia
- anxiety
- depression
- aggression
- intense mood swings
- rash
- loss of concentration / poor concentration
- heightened confusion in mildly stressful situations
- inability to complete tasks
- hypertension
- hemorrhoids
- varicose veins
- suicidal thoughts
In severe cases it can lead to panic attacks or a panic disorder. Stress plays a role in triggering or worsening depression and cardiovascular disease.
Read more about this topic: Chronic Stress
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