How do we know that we are under stress?

When you are faced with any situation, spend a few moments to analyze your reaction/response at that time, during the event and after the event. Did you suffer from any of the following?

Palpitation
Hesitation
Restlessness
Tremors
Guilt
Difficulty
Loss Of Confidence
Cold Extremities
Moist Palms, Brows
Tight Muscles
Sweating (without Physical Exertion!)
Headache
Increased Breathing
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Increased Frequency Of Urine
Irritability
Hyperacidity
Weakness
Uneasiness

If the answer is yes, then you may be sure that you have been under stress due to that particular event.

Your Stress Level may vary according to the type of stress you may face: See the graph below:

Now Let us examine how we can measure our stress levels

 

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