What are Stress Illnesses, how do I know I have one and how do I overcome them?
What are Stress Illnesses
Stress can be both good and bad and at it’s most basic level it is our bodies response to situations or a life event. Stress is the dis-ease we feel in our bodies in response to pressures, demands, fears and worries. Healthy levels of stress can fuel our motivation and determination. It can be the kick we need to take action or see something through. On the contrary unhealthy levels can result in all sorts of illness and stress symptoms a list of which can be found below.
What I find the most intriguing thing about stress is that often we can’t notice how stressed we are unless we are very good at being self aware. We are much more likely to become aware of the illnesses which are caused by our stress.
Below are my 42 signs of stress along with the symptoms you may experience which could be stress induced.
Below is a list of stress induced symptoms:
- Abdominal pain
- Allergies/hay fever
- Anxiety symptoms or panic attacks
- Back, neck or other aches and pains
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Constipation or diarrhoea
- Depression
- Eczema
- Eating disorders
- Fatigue/tiredness
- Fibromyalgia
- Food intolerances
- Frequent infections e.g. bladder, thrush, chest, ear
- Hiatus hernia or heartburn/reflux
- Hyperventilation or shortness of breath
- IBS/colitis/spastic colon
- Insomnia
- ME/CFS
- Migraines
- Nausea or vomiting
- Numbness, itching, burning, tingling
- Obsessive, compulsive thoughts
- Palpitations, rapid heart rate/low BP
- Phobias
- Pain in the pelvic region
- Raynaud’s disease
- Repetitive cough
- Restless leg Syndrome
- Repetitive Strain Injury
- Self-mutilation or self-cutting
- Stomach – ulcers, reflux, heartburn etc
- Swallowing difficulties or gagging
- Tendonitis
- Tension headache
- Tinnitus
- Ulcer symptoms
- Undiagnosed chest pain
- Vertigo/dizziness
- Veruccas and/or warts
My Top Tips to Reduce Symptoms of Stress
There are many things you can do for yourself to lower the impacts of the stress you experience, your own self help stress toolkit if you like. Some of my top tips are below, give them a try.
- Make time for hobbies and interests.
- Create daily relaxing habits such as walking, meditating or yoga.
- Focus your efforts on things you can control.
- Learn to manage your time more effectively.
- Let go of things outside of your control.
- Spend time with friends and family who bring you joy.
- Set appropriate limits and say no those which could create unnecessary stress or overload.
About the Author - Zoe Thompson
Zoe is a qualified hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner and TMS/SIRPA Pain Recovery Specialist. Zoe is passionate about helping people and teams find freedom from the anxieties, stress illnesses, chronic pain and other issues that prevent fulfillment in life and work. Zoe has 10 years experience in helping people make positive change so they feel happier and healthier in their life. You can read more about Zoe here.
My Stress Treatment- 4 simple steps
Step 1 – The first step is a complimentary mindset review, this is an opportunity to chat online or by phone to learn more about your specific challenges and what outcomes you’d like to work towards. It’s also a chance to answer any questions you have.
Step 2 – If we decide my services are right for you we’ll begin with an in-depth assessment, helping you connect the dots and understand what is contributing to you, or your employee’s symptoms.
Step 3 – Following your assessment we’ll design an individual treatment plan to tackle any elements which came up in the assessment. You’ll have 1-2-1 sessions either in person or online.
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