Category FAQs Search : Stress Management
Question: Signs and symptoms of excessive job and workplace stress can be divided into 5 main groups
Answer: 1. Physiological symptoms
- High Blood pressure and pulse rate.
- Muscle tension (back, shoulder, neck).
- Chest pain.
- Frequent headaches / migraines.
- Fainting.
- Difficulty swallowing.
- Frequent urination.
- Itching of the skin (allergy).
- Sleep disturbances / nightmares.
- Excessive sweating.
- Easily tired.
- Diarrhoea or constipation.
- Susceptible to colds, asthma.
2. Behavioural symptoms
- Irritability.
- Overeating / loss of appetite.
- Smoking / drinking excessively.
- Shivering (prone to accidents).
- Abuse of sleeping pills / tablets tranquilizer.
- Fatigue.
- Restless.
- Loss of sex drive/ interest.
3. Mental symptoms
- Difficulty concentrating.
- Easily forgetful.
- Easily offended when criticized.
- Negative thoughts / self-criticism increases.
- Rigid attitude worsen.
- Easily confused.
- Not being able to keep track of time.
- Loss of interest in work.
4. Emotional symptoms
- “Moody”.
- Silence / quiet.
- Anxiety, fear, panic.
- Sad, depressed, feel like nobody cares.
- Humility / shame.
- Feeling guilty.
- Feel disappointed.
- Easily irritable / angry.
5. Social symptoms
- Social withdrawal / Prefer to be alone.
- Hold a grudge.
- Criticizing others.
- Always suspicious of others.
- Often nagging inappropriately.
- Lack of an intimate relationship.
- Relationship with family is not good.
- Relationship not very good with colleagues or employers.
- Feeling uncomfortable interacting with others.
- Mute (silence) in group discussions.
(Source: Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia , 02 Dec 2020)
Source Link: http://www.myhealth.gov.my/en/stress-at-work/