Wellness Program-Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph

07/11/2019

25 Common Signs of Stress:
1. Frequent headaches, jaw clenching or pain
2. Gritting, grinding teeth
3. Stuttering or stammering
4. Tremors, trembling of lips, hands
5. Neck ache, back pain, muscle spasms
6. Light headedness, faintness, dizziness
7. Ringing, buzzing or “popping sounds
8. Frequent blushing, sweating
9. Dry mouth, problems swallowing
10. Cold or sweaty hands, feet
11. Frequent colds, infections, herpes sores
12. Rashes, itching, hives, “goose bumps”
13. Unexplained or frequent “allergy” attacks
14. Heartburn, stomach pain, nausea
15. Excess belching, flatulence
16. Constipation, diarrhea, loss of control
17. Difficulty breathing, frequent sighing
18. Sudden attacks of life threatening panic
19. Chest pain, palpitations, rapid pulse
20. Frequent urination
21. Diminished sexual desire or performance
22. Excess anxiety, worry, guilt, nervousness
23. Increased anger, frustration, hostility
24. Depression, frequent or wild mood swings
25. Increased or decreased appetite

07/09/2019

25 Additional Symptoms of Stress:
1. Insomnia, nightmares, disturbing dreams
2. Difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts
3. Trouble learning new information
4. Forgetfulness, disorganization, confusion
5. Difficulty in making decisions
6. Feeling overloaded or overwhelmed
7. Frequent crying spells or suicidal thoughts
8. Feelings of loneliness or worthlessness
9. Little interest in appearance, punctuality
10. Nervous habits, fidgeting, feet tapping
11. Increased frustration, irritability, edginess
12. Overreaction to petty annoyances
13. Increased number of minor accidents
14. Obsessive or compulsive behavior
15. Reduced work efficiency or productivity
16. Lies or excuses to cover up poor work
17. Rapid or mumbled speech
18. Excessive defensiveness or suspiciousness
19. Problems in communication, sharing
20. Social withdrawal and isolation
21. Constant tiredness, weakness, fatigue
22. Frequent use of over-the-counter drugs
23. Weight gain or loss without diet
24. Increased smoking, alcohol or drug use
25. Excessive gambling or impulse buying
www.stress.org

05/31/2019

05/28/2019

Common Asthma Symptoms:
Coughing Chest Tightness
Shortness of Breath Wheezing

05/23/2019

Boost your mental well-being through:
1. Animal companionship
2. Spirituality
3. Humor
4. Work-life balance
5. Recreation
6. Social Connections

05/21/2019

May is Mental Health Month

05/16/2019

Showering at night removes pollen from your hair before you go to bed.

05/09/2019

Set yourself up for a lifetime of seeing well with these tips:
* Wear sunglasses
* Eat eye-healthy foods
* Get plenty of physical activity
* Give your eyes a rest
* Protect your eyes - at work and play