Physical signs and symptoms of stress

	Increased heart rate
	Pounding heart
	Elevated blood pressure
	Sweaty palms
	Tightness of the chest, neck, jaw, and back muscles
	Headache
	Diarrhea
	Constipation
	Urinary hesitancy
	Trembling
	Twitching
	Stuttering and other speech difficulties
	Nausea
	Vomiting
	Sleep disturbances
	Fatigue
	Shallow breathing
	Dryness of the mouth or throat
	Susceptibility to minor illness
	Cold hands
	Itching
	Being easily startled
	Chronic pain and
	Dysponesis.

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