Counseling & Psychological Services

Signs of negative stress may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Difficulty concentrating or paying attention 

• Problems eating

• Poor sleep (trouble falling asleep, nightmares, etc.)

• Dizziness, lightheadedness, or difficulty breathing 

• Waves of sadness with urges to cry

• Ongoing headaches, muscle aches/spasms or back aches 

• Stomach problems, diarrhea or frequent urination 

• Increase in severity and duration of "colds" 

• Low frustration tolerance

Courtesy of Illinois State University

If you are experiencing ongoing feelings of irritability, moodiness, anxiety, depression, or fearfulness, you may want to seek help.

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