What to look for: Stress
Learn about the thoughts, feelings, behaviours and physical symptoms connected to stress.
Remember, symptoms are changes from your usual routines or habits. Not everyone experiences the same set of symptoms or to the same level. Most people experience these symptoms from time to time but they become a problem when they keep coming back or don’t go away. They can also indicate there is a physical health problem. If you are able to recognize these symptoms and take action, you can prevent problems from getting worse.
Symptoms that are a result of stress can vary:
- From mild to severe
- In how long they have been going on
- In how much they interfere in your daily life
Concerned about someone else?
It can be hard to understand why a friend is so stressed, even over stuff that doesn’t seem to matter. It doesn’t help to to tell your friend not to stress so much. For information on how to support a friend, visit Supporting a Friend.
Families are often the first to notice changes and become concerned. For information on how to support a young person, visit Supporting a Family Member.
What Next?
If you want to find out if this is something you are experiencing or are looking for tips to help manage stress here are a few options.