30 Common Signs of Stress
Stress is a reaction that occurs when someone feels pressured or threatened, and while some amount of stress can energize you and motivate you to complete tasks, too much of it can negatively your mental and physical health. Even if you regularly experience stress, you may be unaware of the numerous ways in which it can manifest itself. Here are 30 of the most common signs of stress:
- Headaches
- Blurred vision
- Eye soreness
- Tearfulness
- Jaw clenching
- Teeth grinding
- Chest pain
- Increased blood pressure
- Heartburn
- Difficulty breathing
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Muscle aches
- Skin rashes
- Itchiness
- Sweating
- Nail biting
- Dizziness
- Fainting
- Insomnia
- Fatigue
- Sudden weight changes
- Menstrual cycle changes
- Racing thoughts
- Panic attacks
- Depression
- Feeling overwhelmed, restless, nervous, anxious, fearful, impatient, irritable, or angry
- Having trouble concentrating, making decisions, and remembering things
- Worsening of other mental health problems
Offering Help With Stress Management
Stress can take a serious toll on the mind and body—impacting your overall health and well-being—so if you’re experiencing any of the signs described above, it’s important to seek assistance. Luckily, you can turn to the skilled therapists at our practice for help with stress management. We’ll start by asking you about what causes you to feel stressed and how that stress affects your life. Then, once we’ve learned about your unique circumstances, we’ll provide you with personalized tools to help lower your stress levels. Contact us today to get started.
About the Author
Amanda Landry, LMHC, CAP, NCCFounder & CEO, Caring Therapists - Florida Group Practice
Amanda Landry is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Certified Addictions Professional (CAP), and National Certified Counselor (NCC), with over 18 years of experience helping teens, young adults, couples, and families navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and relational challenges. Her holistic approach blends evidence‑based therapies-such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy-with yoga, meditation, and vegetarian wellness practices.
As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Caring Therapists, Amanda leads a thriving group practice with multiple locations across South Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, Wellington, Davie, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Sunrise, Hollywood, and Palm Beach Gardens. Her leadership emphasizes clinical quality, community connection, and accessibility, with an emphasis on serving local South Florida communities.
Amanda is also a published author of "Guided Journal for Women with Anxiety" (2022) and has created My Private Practice Collective, an online community and resource hub for therapists establishing or expanding their practices. As a Qualified Supervisor, she mentors and supervises new clinicians seeking licensure and growth in their therapeutic careers.