30 Common Signs of Stress

Published June 16, 2026
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Stress is a reaction that occurs when someone feels pressured or threatened, and while some amount of stress can energize you and motivate you to complete tasks, too much of it can 
negatively your mental and physical health. Even if you regularly 
experience stress, you may be unaware of the numerous ways in which it 
can manifest itself. Here are 30 of the most common signs of stress:

  1. Headaches
  2. Blurred vision
  3. Eye soreness
  4. Tearfulness
  5. Jaw clenching
  6. Teeth grinding
  7. Chest pain
  8. Increased blood pressure
  9. Heartburn
  10. Difficulty breathing
  11. Indigestion
  12. Diarrhea
  13. Constipation
  14. Muscle aches
  15. Skin rashes
  16. Itchiness
  17. Sweating
  18. Nail biting
  19. Dizziness
  20. Fainting
  21. Insomnia
  22. Fatigue
  23. Sudden weight changes
  24. Menstrual cycle changes
  25. Racing thoughts
  26. Panic attacks
  27. Depression
  28. Feeling overwhelmed, restless, nervous, anxious, fearful, impatient, irritable, or angry
  29. Having trouble concentrating, making decisions, and remembering things
  30. Worsening of other mental health problems

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described above, it’s important to seek assistance. Luckily, you can 
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